When the training is done, the role of the trainer has just begun. Danny explains in this episode that every SafeStart Champion must hear.Host: Danny Smith https://safetalk.buzzsprout.com/1032442/4151828-s1ep9-steering-committees-with-dennis-carnrike?t=0

Now that summer is here, it's time to take our SafeStart skills on the water. Join Captain Danny and Captain Keith as they embark on ensuring safe passage this boating season.Host: Danny SmithGuest: Keith Carpenterhttp://www.americasboatingcourse.com/lawsbystate.cfmhttps://canadaboatsafety.com/?msclkid=af56ab55deaf12e22c18cd0529d01f72https://www.boaterexam.com/safety/safety-common-hand-signals/.

Navigating the scorching summer heat can be a matter of life and death. That's why Tim gets right down to the nitty-gritty of heat-related illnesses and arms you with knowledge that could save lives. From the sudden onslaught of heat stroke to the grueling symptoms that can catch anyone off-guard, this episode is an urgent call to action.Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://www.bcm.edu/news/know-the-signs-heat-exhaustion-can-quickly-turn-to-heat-strokehttps://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/...

Every trainer knows the feeling of weariness that can set in after countless safety sessions. Imagine if someone tells you that your session saved their lives. That isn't just a pick-me-up—it's an affirmation of the lifesaving potential we harness every time we stand up to teach.Share this with your colleagues and remember: every story told, every lesson learned, could be the one that makes all the difference.Host: Danny SmithGuest Don Wilson

Larry Pearlman steps into the Consultant Spotlight as the newest team member to discuss what he's learned from SafeStart. He also shares his thoughts on just culture, and how people are the solution, not the problem.  Host: Danny Smith Guest: Larry Pearlman

Ever found yourself chuckling after a near-miss that could've turned sour? Imagine realizing that the key to safety might just be a mental 'nudge' you give yourself, at the right time. Discover how to master this lifesaving self-triggering technique, all while enjoying a good chuckle at life's quirky teaching moments. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Jeremy Hyde 

Discover the transformative power of a safety-first mindset and how fostering a 'zero harm for all' culture isn't confined to the workplace—it's a life philosophy.  Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: George Irving

Have you ever faced a task that spiraled into a series of errors, leaving you to wonder where things went wrong?  This episode peels back the layers of our subconscious mind's role in safety and how frustration and unmet expectations can lead to critical mistakes. Host: Danny  Smith Guest: Keith Ausborne 

It's not just smartphones that lure our attention away from driving, it's also the design of our vehicles and our brains working against us that cause us to be distracted. Danny sits down with the President & CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) to discuss.  Host: Danny Smith Guest: Robyn Robertson

Ever wondered how a single leader's actions can ripple through an entire company, elevating safety and morale? That's the power of Active Leadership! We cap off our Safe Start Success series with a celebration of leadership that not only preaches safety but practices it with fervor. Episode 6 of 6 discussing Safety Climate Success Factors. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Kevin Nix https://safestart.com/file/idclip/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032442/episodes/9825473

Unlock the secrets to a robust safety culture with Tim Page Bottorff and Chris Ross, as we discuss the transformative power of personal commitment in the workplace. Episode 5 of 6 discussing Safety Climate Success Factors. Host: Tim Page Bottorff Guest: Chris Ross https://safestart.com/file/idclip/ https://safetalk.buzzsprout.com/1032442/11286195-s8ep8-happiness-the-secret-to-organizational-performance

The SafeStart Forum (a more user-centric event than the SafeStart Human Factors Conference) will open with the legendary Captain Michael Abrashoff as the day one keynote speaker. Hear a quick snippet of how the sailors on the ship he was captain of were empowered to take ownership and accountability for their own success and the transformation lessons that can apply to any organization. "No matter what line of work you're in, you're in the people business." Hosts: Tim Page-Bottorff/Danny...

Have you ever had a near miss at work and felt a surge of relief, only to be plagued by a fear of blame or embarrassment? This is episode 4 of 6 in our series discussing Safety Climate Success Factors and it demystifies the importance of reporting and learning from close calls.  Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Chris Ross https://safestart.com/file/idclip/

Ever wonder how trust and engagement can make or break a safety climate? Danny sits down with the paper's co-author and SafeStart Executive Advisor Pete Batrowny to discuss trust and engagement. This is episode 3 of 6 in our series discussing Safety Climate Success Factors. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Pete Batrowny https://safestart.com/file/idclip/

Tim has a conversation with two clients from Novalex about the second Safety Climate Success Factor "Fresh Eyes." Their fresh perspective may change the way you "see" things. This is episode 2 of 6 in our series discussing Safety Climate Success Factors.  Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Dania Shaban and Ricky Kuvach, Novolex https://safestart.com/file/idclip/

What happens when human factors and workplace safety cross paths? This episode will answer that question by exploring a "No Blame Mindset" and how it can lead to a stronger safety culture. Episode 1 of 6 discussing Safety Climate Success Factors. Host: Danny Smith Guest: Leigh-Ann Stewart https://safestart.com/file/idclip/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032442/episodes/9825473

The latest white paper from SafeStart will help you navigate the complex matrix of human factors. Hear how you can use it to shape decisions, actions, and ultimately the safety climate of your organization.  Host: Danny Smith Guests: Dr. Pandora Bryce, Pete Batrowny https://safestart.com/file/idclip/  

With a 50-year history, it's hard to think about how little people know about implementing BBS properly. In this episode, Danny and Shayne glean insights on blending SafeStart solutions and behavior-based safety to create a positive safety culture at your workplace.  Host: Danny Smith Guest: Shayne Arnaud   

This SafeStart Story Series episode may be of particular interest to DIYers and weekend warriors. Danny recounts a deck construction project that quite literally went downhill—see if you can identify all of the states and errors leading up to this incident and identify and CERTS that could have prevented it.  Host: Danny Smith

In this SafeStart story series, Danny retells a story heard at a leadership session from a man who witnessed a group of young people on the bed of a pickup truck smashing beer bottles on the road while he was driving behind them and details the incident that happened when he tried to alert the driver to get them to stop. Host: Danny Smith 

Episode's Show Notes: Have you ever wondered how a company can create a positive safety culture that not only ensures the well-being of its employees but also brings significant changes in its recordable incidents rate? Hear about Standard Aero's impressive journey of cultural transformation, resulting in a drop of recordables from 30-40 a year to as low as 2 recordables year-to-date at the time of recording. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Max...

Not many people are thinking about safety while they're on vacation—luckily for one traveler, they were on board a cruise ship with SafeStart Consultant Deric Ostrum. Hear him recall how he prevented an incident for someone else on a cruise ship and what you can learn from this near miss. Host: Tim Page-Bottorff Guest: Deric Ostrum

The SafeStart Story Series continues with a bit of a twist—it starts by giving you the Critical Error Reduction Techniques (CERTs) along with a vivid off-the-job near-miss story before pausing for discussion and coming back to identify the states and errors involved.  Host: Danny Smith Guest: Cindy Wilson

What if you could supercharge your ability as a safety professional by refining your soft skills? That's what we're dissecting in this episode of SafeTalk with SafeStart. We're laying out the red carpet for empathy, storytelling, and consistency, taking apart what these skills entail, their significance, and practical ways to fine-tune them.  Host: Tim Page-Bottorff https://safestart.com/guides/soft-skills/