

Safety FM with Jay Allen
Safety FM
Safety FM with Jay Allen delivered 777 episodes from May 2018 through November 2025, featuring candid conversations with safety leaders, operational thinkers, and innovators reshaping how work gets done. The show explored Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), safety systems, culture, and the real dynamics behind everyday work.Across seven and a half years, Jay Allen mixed interviews, insights, and signal-sharp commentary designed to cut through performative narratives and bring clarity back to the conversation.The show has concluded its run, but all 777 episodes remain available here as a complete archive for listeners, students, and practitioners who want to revisit the ideas that transformed the safety space.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 6min
EP 697 - Mini - Are You Ok Today?
Today is dedicated to self-care on Safety FM Mini.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

Feb 7, 2025 • 6min
EP 695 - Mini - Honoring James Reason: A Legacy of Safety and Systemic Change
In this special episode of Safety FM Mini, we take a moment to celebrate the life and contributions of the late James Reason, a pioneer in the world of safety. Known for his groundbreaking work on human error and the Swiss Cheese Model of accident causation, Reason's insights have shaped the way we approach safety in industries worldwide. Join Jay Allen as we reflect on his lasting impact and the profound changes he brought to safety management, human error analysis, and accident prevention. We remember James Reason's legacy and how his teachings continue to influence the safety culture today.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 4, 2025 • 8min
EP 694 - NOSHA - Let's Abolish OSHA
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Jan 31, 2025 • 6min
EP 693 - Mini- My Safety Is Better Than Yours...And You Know It
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Jan 28, 2025 • 32min
EP 692 - Navigating the Future of Safety: Insights with Sheldon Primus (Part 2)
In the second part of this engaging conversation, Jay Allen sits down with Sheldon Primus to dive deeper into the evolving world of safety and consulting. From the integration of AI in risk analysis to the step-by-step journey of becoming a safety consultant, Sheldon shares actionable insights and personal anecdotes that inspire and educate. Whether you're exploring AI's role in OSHA compliance, considering a career in safety consulting, or simply looking for guidance on starting your own business, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in for expert advice, future trends, and a candid discussion about the realities of entrepreneurship in the safety industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 27, 2025 • 5min
EP 691 - Mini - Do You Have A Plan?
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Jan 21, 2025 • 30min
EP 690 - A Conversation with Sheldon Primus (Part 1)
In this dynamic episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, Jay sits down with safety expert Sheldon Primus for a deep dive into the latest trends shaping the world of occupational safety and health. This first installment of a two-part conversation explores Sheldon's observations since his return to the U.S. and delves into critical topics like upcoming changes in OSHA standards and the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on workplace safety.Sheldon shares insights from his extensive experience, touching on the Chevron Deference case and its implications for regulatory decision-making, the future of voluntary protection programs (VPP), and the challenges posed by litigation in a shifting compliance landscape. The discussion also examines how AI is transforming industries, highlighting the ethical considerations and opportunities it brings to the safety profession.Join Jay and Sheldon as they navigate this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, offering practical advice and predictions for safety professionals looking to adapt and thrive in an evolving environment.Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where the conversation continues with even more insights and strategies to elevate your safety game.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 17, 2025 • 3min
EP 689 - Mini - Checking In 2025
Well, it's time to discuss checking in and to see if you have done it yet.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 14, 2025 • 5min
EP 688 - On the Rise: Breaking Limits in Safety and Beyond
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