Greg Smith

Greg Smith, an international award-winning author and qualified lawyer specializing in Safety and Health Management, discusses the disconnect between safety processes and their purpose. He highlights the challenges of preventing accidents completely and critiques the criminalization of safety. The episode explores the commercialization of safety culture and the corruptibility of safety processes. It proposes an inquiry-based model for addressing safety breaches and emphasizes the need for executive-level safety literacy. The guest provides training advice and recommended resources for safety professionals.

Join Jay Allen on a special episode featuring Kym Bancroft and Greg Smith discussing legal risk management, challenges in safety practices, narrative-based safety reporting, and the need for a cultural shift towards collaboration for workplace safety.

Greg Smith, co-founder and CEO of Thinkific, discusses the challenges and growth of their online course platform. Topics include transitioning from lawyer to founder, finding customers, the creator economy, payment processing, and personal passions.

Greg Smith, author of 'Paper Safe,' enlightens listeners about the intricacies of critical risk management. He emphasizes the necessity for organizations to focus on significant risks to prevent major disasters, especially in industries like shipping. The conversation also highlights the importance of imagination and critical thinking in safety audits, encouraging a culture of thorough analysis. Additionally, Smith delves into the challenges of navigating assumptions in safety practices, advocating for open dialogues despite time constraints.

Greg Smith, an influential author known for his insights on safety and risk management, dives into the complexities of his latest work, Proving Safety. He discusses the critical gap between legal compliance and true safety management, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of risk. The conversation highlights the variability of safety practices in workplaces, the disconnect between safety protocols and legal frameworks, and the pursuit of meaningful safety metrics that go beyond mere data collection. A must-listen for anyone passionate about enhancing safety!