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The first cold mornings call us to the woods, but the most important ritual of deer season isn’t sighting in or scouting—it’s how we manage risk when the headlamp clicks on. We sit down with to unpack why the most dangerous moments aren’t always the shot, but the climb, the drive, and the quiet drift toward complacency. From national trends that show firearm fatalities falling to the stubborn injuries caused by falls and field dressing, we trace the real hazards and the simple habits that stop them.

Host: Danny Smith

Guest: Kevin Nix

https://safestart.com/file/nctrb2/Safe%20Treestand%20and%20Firearm%20Use.pdf 

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What if “human error” is the starting point—not the end—of a safer, smarter workplace? David Bianco sat down with us and discussed what a fair and just culture truly looks like under pressure, why trust always surpasses fear, and how small signals from leaders can influence how work is approached.

Host: Danny Smith

Guest: David Bianco

https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1032442/episodes/9825473-s6ep7-psychological-safety

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Imagine yourself cruising down the highway, you're feeling confident, the engine hums, and the sun is just starting to dip below the horizon. But what if I told you that confidence could be your downfall? That's precisely the conversation we had with Robyn Robertson from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation.

Host: Danny Smith

Guest: Robyn Robertson 

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The integration of human factors principles into traditional behavioral observation processes transforms safety from a checkbox exercise into meaningful conversations that actually reduce risk. In this deep-dive discussion, consultant Shayne Arnaud draws on decades of experience to reveal why many BBS programs fail to deliver lasting results. 

Host: Danny Smith
Guest: Shayne Arnaud

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Safety expert Joe Tantarelli joins Tim Page-Bottorff once again to conduct a "postmortem" on failed behavior-based safety (BBS) programs, examining the root causes with surgical precision. So, what's really wrong with BBS? Short answer: nothing. Tune in to find out what the problem is.

Host: Tim Page-Bottorff
Guest: Joe Tantarelli

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What separates the world's safest organizations from the rest? In this riveting conversation with our closing keynote speaker for the 2025 SafeStart Forum, Larry Pearlman, we'll take a deep dive into the practices that truly elite companies employ to achieve exceptional safety performance.

Host: Danny Smith
Guest: Larry Pearlman

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What do country music songwriting and safety culture have in common? More than you might think, according to Nashville songwriter Jimmy Yeary.

Jimmy, who has written hits for Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, and George Strait, shares his philosophy on storytelling that has made him a sought-after songwriter in the country music world. 

He also happens to be this year's opening keynote at the SafeStart Forum!

Host: Danny Smith

Guest: Jimmy Yeary

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Safety doesn't clock out when we leave work—it becomes even more personal when applied to those we love most. Tyler Keith, a 14-year veteran at SafeStart, takes us on a journey through the everyday moments where safety concepts transform from workplace principles to family wisdom.

Host: Danny Smith

Guest: Tyler Keith

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Over the years, there have been many discussions about the usefulness of behavior-based safety (BBS). This discussion (not interview) between Tim and Shayne takes us behind the curtain of BBS implementation, revealing both its foundational strengths and historical missteps.

Host Tim Page-Bottorff
Guest: Shayne Arnaud

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Ready to revolutionize your safety program? SafeStart's Client Portal is the game-changer you've been waiting for. This comprehensive digital hub centralizes all SafeStart resources, making safety implementation more streamlined and effective than ever before.

Host: Tim Page-Bottorff

Guest: Dennis Carnrike