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In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Dave Rebbitt, a safety leader, consultant, and prolific author. The subject of his best-selling book, ‘Effective Safety Committees: A Practical Guide’ forms the basis of this engaging and compassionate interview.Dave developed the concept of “Intelligent Safety” and explains what this means and why it’s especially necessary in this era of static or rising workplace fatalities. He encourages safety professionals to look beyond manuals and training and truly explore whether systems are working and risk is effectively managed.Despite safety committees being a legal requirement in most G8 countries, Dave believes they could have a much more positive impact. He clearly defines the purpose, functionality, and benefits of effective safety committees, while highlighting the key red flags.It’s not easy to measure the effectiveness of safety committees, but Dave provides some top practical tips and shares his views on the role of HSE professionals within the committee.Dave also discusses the importance of Terms of Reference and good communication and helps us overcome common issues, such as complex structures, committee overwhelm and finding consensus.Throughout this thought-provoking conversation, Dave highlights the need for respect and genuine care for the well-being of co-workers. He ends with some great advice to help safety professionals shake off the ‘judgemental safety cop’ stereotype.Dave’s book about safety committees:https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Safety-Committees-Practical-Guide/dp/172086084XLearn more about Dave’s work by visiting:Rarebit ConsultingDave Rebbitt on LinkedIn:Dave Rebbitt, MBA, CRSP, C. Tech, CD | LinkedInSafety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at www.sliceproducts.comIf you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com

Bob Edwards, an HOP coach, discusses managing complexity in workplace safety. He emphasizes the limitations of simplification and the importance of listening, curiosity, and learning from success. Bob challenges the traditional focus on high-level metrics and encourages safety professionals to embrace the complexity of work environments for sustainable learning and improved safety.

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with safety, training and development consultant Cameron Hacault, CEO of Haland Learning, who directs the design and implementation of safety courses and instructor training.Cameron is on a mission to make safety training NOT suck, and he shares expert advice to help HSE professionals deliver effective learning that’s practical, understandable, and applicable.The purpose of training should always be co-worker safety, and Cameron explains why it should never be driven by organizations wanting to cover themselves in the event of accidents. Therefore, it’s no surprise he urges HSE professionals to focus on the learners when designing safety training.Cameron strongly believes that training needs to be based on dialogue, not monologue and gives guidance on how to avoid “shoveling safety at people”’ and treating them like ‘inanimate objects’.He gives many practical tips on making learning sessions more engaging and explains why questions and curiosity are crucial components to delivering effective safety messages.Every element of safety training is covered: the importance of the learning environment, online course, trainer competencies and common pitfalls. Cameron’s interview is exactly like his courses - highly practical, easily understandable, and totally applicable.Find out more about Cameron’s work:Workplace Safety Training Provider - OHS Training CoursesCameron recommended the Thiagi Group as a great resource for further information about training concepts and philosophies:The Thiagi GroupCameron Hacault on LinkedIn:Cameron Hacault 🏳️‍🌈 | LinkedInSafety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at www.sliceproducts.comIf you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com

Mikel Bowman, a consultant with extensive experience in the mining industry, emphasizes leading from the middle to enhance workplace safety. He discusses the importance of balancing data and relationships, advocating for a shift away from perfectionism. Bowman believes safety practitioners have the power to revolutionize workplace safety through integrity and compassion.

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Angelina Badri, the founder of the Universal Safety Wellness consultancy. Her holistic approach and genuine care for people empower leaders and frontline workers to reduce incidents and achieve workplace safety excellence collaboratively.In this compassionate interview, Angelina describes how working with individuals can solve systemic safety issues, with connected conversations being the key to success.Unusually for a safety consultant, she focuses on frontline workers, and Angelina explains to safety professionals how they can improve workplace safety through meaningful, honest and respectful conversations.Using many real-life examples from her 15 years in safety, Angelina explores the importance of individual habits and motivation, communicating priorities and information, and celebrating the process as well as the outcome.She demonstrates the power of connected conversations and gives practical guidance on building these into your daily work lives. Angelina helps turn uncomfortable conversations into good conversations and reveals the best time to make these interventions.Her passion and care shine throughout this empowering episode as she urges safety professionals to maximize the power of storytelling. Angelina connects effortlessly with her audience and tells powerful stories throughout.Find out more about Angelina’s work:https://universalsafetywellness.com/The book recommended by Angelina:https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Angelina Badri on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-badri-782a9520Safety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at https://sliceinc.myshopify.com/If you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with coach, speaker and podcast host Andrew Barrett, the founder of Safety On Tap, a consultancy specializing in the development and growth of Health and Safety leaders.Andrew has created an evolving model of marketing for Health and Safety, and in this fascinating interview, he explains how this model works and what EHS professionals can learn from marketing to improve their effectiveness.He takes key marketing concepts - such as customers, products, services, matching needs, ensuring appropriate fit, transactions, feedback, consultation and engagement - and applies them to workplace safety.Andrew explores who safety professionals’ customers are and highlights the potential conflict between the needs of frontline workers and leadership. Regardless of everything that HSE practitioners are doing, a great starting point to develop a marketing approach to safety is asking: who are you trying to help, and what problems do they have?Getting feedback and consulting with internal customers is a great way to co-create safety initiatives that end-users will want to adopt - rather than have to adopt. Andrew shares great practical advice on the best ways of achieving these goals and ensuring that safety management products and services are a good fit.Andrew highlights the importance of validating the adoption and effectiveness of safety programs and gives top tips on how to do this efficiently. He also challenges HSE professionals to give more consideration to ongoing service and support post-implementation.A deeper understanding and engagement with humans and relationships underpin the entire model. This is a highly engaging discussion, and Andrew makes a great case to understand how marketing can help Health and Safety.Find out more about Andrew’s work by visiting:Professional development for health and safety leaders (safetyontap.com)Andrew’s Podcast, Safety on Tap:Episodes - Safety on TapMarketing experts recommended by Andrew:Dan Pink - https://www.danpink.com/Seth Godin - Seth's Site (sethgodin.com)Andrew Barrett on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-barrett-learning-coachSafety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at www.sliceproducts.comIf you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Amy Roosa, a senior risk control specialist at Gallagher. She has 18 years of safety experience and has founded the Iowa Women in Safety conference and The Safety Rack, an organization that advocates for proper PPE and workwear for women in trades.Amy is passionate about securing appropriate PPE for women in the workplace and begins by uncovering the underlying reasons behind this issue. She gives some all-to-common real-life examples of ill-fitting equipment and workwear for women and highlights how this impacts individuals, safety managers and entire organizations.Unfortunately, women may be less likely to highlight these issues, and Amy explores why this is the case and what safety managers can do to ensure women have access to what they need on-site.Amy demonstrates how inappropriate PPE can damage women’s psychological safety at work and impact organizations’ retention of female talent.However, she is pleased with the progress being made and shares encouraging stories of women starting their own PPE manufacturing companies and explains what male co-workers can do to help.…And don’t miss the colorful discussion about pink PPE!Find out more about The Safety Rack on YouTube:The Safety Rack - YouTubeAnd Instagram:The Safety Rack (@thesafetyrack) • Instagram photos and videosWhere Amy tests and reviews women's PPE clothing.Amy Roosa on LinkedIn:Amy Roosa | LinkedInSafety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at www.sliceproducts.comIf you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Amanda Clements, Group HSE manager for strategy and wellbeing at Marowak. She’s also the founder and CEO of The Collective Lab, a digital community focused on creating the future of workplace safety. Amanda has 18 years experience in Health and Safety roles for high-risk industries and holds a Master’s in Safety Leadership.Amanda explains that workplace safety is relatively “immature” when compared to other professions, such as accountancy. She immediately identifies a greater focus on qualifications and non-technical skills as opportunities to develop the industry.She also highlights gaps, such as a lack of holistic learning and connectivity between safety professionals. Her research uncovered that HSE practitioners feel isolated and undervalued, and Amanda provides evidence-based solutions to these global issues.Collaboration is key, and Amanda explains how connecting HSE with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance opportunities and risks) can advance organizational performance and employee wellbeing.Amanda is adamant that safety professionals should offer much more value than just minimizing harm, and she advocates listening and inquiry as essential skills, enabling HSE practitioners to advance the profession.Find out more about Amanda’s work by visiting:Amanda Clements – Helping great teams do extraordinary thingsAmanda highlighted - Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epsteinhttps://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214506She also recommended the Organizational Psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant:Adam Grant – Books, Podcast, TED Talks, Newsletter, ArticlesAmanda Clements on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/creating-thriving-workplacesSafety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at www.sliceproducts.comIf you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com

Clifford Morgan, an organizational psychologist and leadership expert, discusses the power of coaching in safety leadership. He explains the difference between directing, coaching, and mentoring and highlights the two primary leadership responsibilities. Clifford shares multiple ways EHS professionals can use coaching to influence others in the workplace and emphasizes the challenges facing safety leaders. He also explores the importance of setting clear goals and the value of effective communication for safety professionals.

Mary Ann Baynton, the 'godmother of psychological health and safety', shares practical strategies for safety professionals to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace. She discusses the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety, organizational culture, work-life balance, workplace civility, and building trust among other key factors. Mary emphasizes the importance of leadership support in implementing these strategies for a mentally healthy work environment.