Safety FM with Jay Allen

In this special encore presentation, we revisit an insightful conversation with Bri Sargent, better known as The Safety Geek. Originally recorded during Safety Day 2021, this episode delves into Bri’s journey from hotel management to becoming a dedicated safety professional, trainer, and online community leader. With over 20 years of experience, Bri has trained more than 130 safety managers and built The Safety Geek, an online resource dedicated to empowering safety professionals.Jay and Bri discuss her career path, the importance of safety leadership, and her thoughts on industry certifications, behavior-based safety, and the role of psychology in safety management. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned safety pro, this conversation is packed with valuable insights on influencing workplace culture and driving meaningful change.Tune in for this engaging discussion as we take a look back at one of our most thought-provoking episodes!

In this episode of Safety FM Mini, we tackle an often uncomfortable but crucial topic: workplace sexual harassment and the role of safety professionals in handling reports. Dr. Jay Allen breaks down the responsibilities of management, the importance of immediate HR involvement, and how organizations should respond when employees come forward with concerns.From understanding legal and ethical responsibilities to ensuring a fair and thorough investigation, this discussion is a must-listen for anyone in the safety field who might be approached with these serious concerns.🔊 Tune in to learn: ✔️ Why safety professionals are often the first point of contact ✔️ How to properly escalate and report incidents ✔️ The importance of swift HR and legal intervention ✔️ The role of annual harassment prevention trainingNo fluff, no sugarcoating—just real talk on handling workplace challenges the right way.

After years of exploring the world of safety, communication, and human performance, this is the interview I’ve always wanted to do. In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we dive into the mind of a visionary thinker who passed in March 1982—someone whose ideas have shaped the way I see reality, systems, and even safety itself. What if the structures we trust are illusions? What happens when perception and protection collide? This conversation challenges everything we think we know—don’t miss it.

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In the debut episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we take a deep dive into the hidden forces shaping safety culture in organizations. While policies and systems get most of the attention, what about the unseen players—the people and dynamics that truly shape workplace safety from behind the scenes?Jay Allen is joined by expert safety consultant Samantha Jones and organizational psychology specialist Amanda Welch to explore the complexities of safety culture beyond surface-level narratives. Together, they uncover the subtle yet powerful influences of organizational structures, human behaviors, and informal leadership in shaping workplace safety. Through the lens of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), they challenge traditional safety paradigms, highlighting how learning and adaptability are key to building a resilient safety culture.Tune in as we question the conventional narratives, reveal the role of hidden influencers, and provide actionable insights to help organizations bridge the gap between policy and real-world safety practices.🔊 Listen now to start unmasking the unseen forces shaping your safety culture!

How small is small? In this Safety FM Mini episode, we explore the Planck second—the smallest measurable unit of time—and how it connects to safety decisions in the workplace. It only takes a fraction of a second for an incident to happen—or to be prevented. Plus, we discuss how small habits build a culture of safety over time.And in the middle of the episode, we’ll talk about something else that grows over time—your investments—with a message from our sponsor, Acorns.Tiny moments. Big impact. Stay safe.

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In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, Jay embarks on a thought-provoking journey to redefine workplace safety by blending the timeless principles of the Ten Commandments with contemporary safety practices. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Todd Conklin's Five Principles of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), Jay explores how acknowledging human error, fostering a culture of learning, and understanding that context drives behavior can transform safety protocols. The discussion also delves into the insights of safety experts James Reason and Erik Hollnagel, emphasizing the importance of systems thinking and resilience engineering in creating robust safety cultures. With Jay's dynamic and engaging style, this episode challenges traditional safety paradigms and offers fresh perspectives for enhancing organizational safety.

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