The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

How to Get Your Team to Take on More Safety Responsibilities


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In this episode, we explore five transformative steps to empower your team and create a strong safety culture in the workplace. Learn how to shift from traditional safety management to an integrated approach, fostering accountability and collaboration among employees. Discover practical tools and strategies that will enable everyone to take ownership of safety, ensuring a safer work environment for all.

 Read the full show notes at https://thesafetygeek.com/129  

Time Stamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Safety Responsibilities
  • 01:52 Special Presentation Overview
  • 03:05 The Role of Safety in the Workplace
  • 03:43 Introducing a New Safety Model
  • 03:51 About the Presenter: Brian Sergeant
  • 05:22 Challenges in Safety Management
  • 06:19 Historical Context of Safety Departments
  • 16:33 The Importance of Authority in Safety
  • 18:50 Real-Life Example: Authority Matters
  • 22:18 Why Supervisors Should Lead Safety Training
  • 24:54 Q&A Session
  • 25:42 Handling Confrontations and Communication
  • 26:34 Rewarding Engagement and Participation
  • 28:48 Promoting Safety in a Fun Way
  • 30:19 Integrating Safety into Business Practices
  • 31:55 Steps to Accountability
  • 34:29 Empowering Supervisors and Employees
  • 41:16 Building Respect and Collaboration
  • 42:58 Final Thoughts and Embracing Human-Centric Safety

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you liked it, be sure to share it with your best safety friend. It's a goal of The Safety Geek to elevate the role of the safety manager, and that is why I share tips and resources on how you can manage your safety program more effectively.

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