What does a senior safety manager actually do on a major construction project?

In this episode, Justin O’Neill shares the reality of workplace safety leadership, from planning and legislation to pushback, paperwork, investigations, and people management. He also explains how he moved from the trades into regulation and then into senior infrastructure roles, and why communication, credibility, and resilience matter so much in this field.

This episode is for you if:

• you are considering a trade, construction, or infrastructure career
• you are curious about workplace health and safety roles
• you want a realistic view of what happens behind the scenes on major projects
• you are interested in careers that combine practical knowledge, communication, leadership, and risk management

If you have ever wondered what safety professionals actually do, or whether this could be a career path for you, this episode gives a grounded look at the reality.

Real jobs. Real Insight. No gloss.