Dr. Drew Rae, leading figure in safety science, discusses debunking myths in safety practices, the controversy of zero harm policies, and the importance of evidence-based safety approaches. Exploring organizational change challenges, safety targets, and embracing research to enhance safety professions.

Drew Rae, Associate Professor in the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University, co-authored a research paper on safety clutter. He explains why safety clutter exists and how to manage it effectively. The interview offers practical advice on decluttering and highlights the difficulty of reducing safety clutter. The concept of safety clutter and its negative impact on worker engagement, organizational flexibility, and resilience are explored.

Join Drew Rae, a safety science authority, in an intriguing discussion on empirical vs. emotional decision-making in safety practices. Explore the challenges of integrating evidence-backed decisions, pitfalls in safety culture, and the evolution of Safety Science as a discipline. Uncover the necessity of industry collaborations for credible research and the role of digital transformation in shaping safety practices.