The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety

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The Safety Geek Podcast: Geeking Out About Workplace Safety episodes

October 24, 20225 Things You Need to Know To Succeed In Safety Management
I want you to succeed as a safety professional. That is my mission here on Safety Geek. I want you to be the best that you can be. So, please tune in to this episode where I tell you 5 essential things you should keep in mind in order to succeed.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/77
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
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19 min
October 17, 2022Safety Should Never Wait To Say I Told You So
When the management team doesn't listen, it can be easy to take revenge by saying "I told you so" when incidents happen. Incidents that were caused by hazards that you've warned them about. But saying "I told you so" is a very, very bad action, if you want your job to become easier. So, tune in to this episode as we talk about the reasons why.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/76
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
18 min
October 05, 2022Why Job Titles Are Not As Important As You Think
Job titles are generally seen as an indicator of position and the responsibilities that come with it. However, believe me when I say that titles don't matter. So, tune in to this episode, where we talk about the reasons why and how you can use this information to move up in your career.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/75
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
20 min
September 05, 2022Do You Act Like You're The Chief Safety Officer?
The expression "fake it until you make it" is usually taken in a negative context. Because often it means that you earned a promotion even though you're not qualified for it. But, when done right, portraying your desired role helps in the advancement of your safety career. So, tune in to this episode to learn more.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/74
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
22 min
August 03, 2022How to Stop Working on Everything and Start Working on The Right Things
In the past episode, we've talked about the benefits of continuously getting big results. And although daily tasks like answering e-mails, meetings, and inspections are also important, these might negatively affect our ability to produce results. So, let's talk about how we can optimize our schedule that focuses on the right things that generate big results.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/73
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
20 min
August 01, 2022Great Health & Safety Program Results Mean More Than Just Low Injuries Rates
In the 1st part of our 3-part podcast episode, we talked about how to constantly generate big results as a safety professional. So now, in part 2, we will talk about why getting these big results matters and what it means for the company, the employees, and, most importantly, for you.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/72
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
15 min
July 26, 2022Safety Career Growth: 4 Ways To Get Big Braggable Results
Moving up in your safety career, either in the same or a different company, requires building up your value. So, please tune in to this podcast episode where we talk about 4 effective ways to create an impressive portfolio that will land you that pay raise, promotion, or a new job.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/71
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
20 min
June 27, 2022Build a Strong Safety Culture With These Safety Committee Ideas
Safety committees are beneficial when done right. But, honestly, you might feel like safety committees are dreadful because they might be adding a lot of work or there aren't willing participants. That's what I've encountered. So please tune in to this episode because I'm sharing some tips that helped me successfully create a safety committee.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/70
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
How to Create a Charter for Your Workplace Safety Committee - https://thesafetygeek.com/safety-committee-charters/
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
29 min
June 13, 2022The 5 Worst Things About Safety Management No One Tells You About
Although Safety Management is a great job, many aspects can make it very tiring, gut-wrenching, and sometimes even cause professionals to quit. So, let's discuss the five worst things about safety management and how to handle them. Let's get into it!
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/69
Links Mentioned:
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
How to Manage a Workplace Safety Department - https://thesafetygeek.com/howto
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
20 min
May 02, 2022The Differences in Safety Orientation for Managers vs. New Hire Employees
When hiring a new employee, the onboarding process for safety training is clear and straightforward. However, it might not be the same when hiring or promoting a new manager. So in this episode, we'll talk about the differences and similarities between the two and what safety training I recommend for managers.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thesafetygeek.com/68
Links Mentioned:
Hazard Assessment Workshop - https://thesafetygeek.com/haworkshop
Safety Management Academy - https://thesafetygeek.com/sma
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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.
Visit the website at https://TheSafetyGeek.com
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/safetygeek
Sign up for the Safety Leadership Newsletter, where I share exclusive tips, content, forms, and templates at https://TheSafetyGeek.com/Newsletter
Follow me @
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSafetyGeek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brye-sargent/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safety_brye/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thesafetygeek/
19 min

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