

Safety FM with Jay Allen
Safety FM
Safety FM with Jay Allen is a twice-weekly podcast exploring the evolving world of safety culture, human and organizational performance (HOP), and systems thinking—plus the occasional detour into topics that deserve a little disruption.Each week, you'll hear two distinct formats:A full-length episode featuring in-depth conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and unconventional voices from the world of safety, leadership, and work.A shorter, focused mini-episode offering insight, perspective, or commentary directly from host Dr. Jay Allen.Whether you're rethinking how systems function or questioning the status quo, this show invites you to engage with the complexity behind modern safety and performance.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 6min
Safety FM Mini EP 705 - The Role of Safety in Workplace Harassment Reports
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 11, 2025 • 43min
EP 704 - The Interview I’ve Always Wanted: Safety, Perception, and the Hidden Layers of Reality
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
EP 703 - Mini - Echo Chambers & The Illusion of Safety – Who's Really Listening?
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Mar 4, 2025 • 41min
EP 702 - Unmasking Safety Culture_ The Real Unseen Players
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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 28, 2025 • 5min
EP 701 - Mini - Microseconds to Mindfulness: How Planck Time Relates to Safety
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 25, 2025 • 9min
EP 700 - Deus Ex Machina
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Feb 21, 2025 • 6min
EP 699 - Mini - Navigating Unspoken Rules in the Workplace
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Feb 18, 2025 • 10min
EP 698 - The Ten Commandments of Safety: Merging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Practices
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 14, 2025 • 6min
EP 697 - Mini - Are You Ok Today?
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Feb 11, 2025 • 8min
EP 696 - The Safety Hypothesis
What if everything we thought we knew about safety was only half the story? In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we dive into the Safety Hypothesis, exploring how traditional safety thinking has evolved. Drawing from the groundbreaking work of Todd Conklin, James Reason, and Sidney Dekker, we challenge old assumptions and uncover a new way to view safety—not as the absence of accidents but as the presence of adaptive capacity.We’ll break down Conklin’s Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, Reason’s Swiss Cheese Model, and Dekker’s Safety Differently philosophy, revealing how safety is about learning, trust, and resilience rather than just compliance and control.Tune in as we rethink workplace safety, shifting from error prevention to understanding real work and empowering frontline workers. It’s time to challenge the way you see safety!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


