Ron Gantt

Ron Gantt, Vice President of EHS at Beal Infrastructure and co-host of the Punk Rock Safety podcast, dives into the complexities of contractor collaboration in safety management. He discusses the hidden costs of coordination and why treating it as real work is crucial. Gantt offers practical strategies like co-locating teams and aligning schedules to enhance safety. His thought-provoking question, “How do we want to argue together?” helps establish norms for conflict. He emphasizes the importance of relationship-building over punitive measures in contracts.

In this engaging discussion, Ron Gantt, a safety expert with a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, shares his insights on trust and decision-making in high-pressure environments. He explores how to shift perspectives from viewing individuals as vulnerable to recognizing their expertise. Gantt emphasizes the importance of effective communication and curiosity during challenges. With reflections on the impact of media and personal experiences on safety perceptions, he encourages asking better questions to foster understanding and collaboration.

In this engaging discussion, Ron Gantt, HSE Director at Yondr and co-host of the Punk Rock Safety podcast, dives into the hidden complexities of waste collection. He sheds light on the safety risks that arise from unrealistic policies and inadequate training. Ron emphasizes the importance of understanding worker adaptations as a way to identify systemic issues. He advocates for deep audits that focus on real-world operations rather than mere compliance, calling for a culture of proactive safety and support for frontline workers.