PreAccident Investigation Podcast

We know how important condition identification is...but, does the rest of the safety world know this?  There are companies out in the world right now selling people on the idea that conditions should not be identified - only behaviors should be seen.  STOP THAT!  We all know conditions must be present in order for failure to happen... no latent conditions, no error provoking conditions, no system conditions...no bad outcome.  It's that simple, manage the conditions and the behaviors take care of themselves.  Check this podcast episode out and see if you agree?

Tania was appointed General Manager of Health, Safety and Environment in September 2013. She was previously Contact's Head of Performance, Rewards & Employment Relations where she led all reward, performance management, employment relations, talent and change management processes. Prior to joining Contact she was director of a successful HR Consultancy, where she led projects for clients within the energy, science and research, manufacturing, retail, arts, financial services, non-profit and government sectors. Tania has also held senior human resources and training management roles in banking, the food manufacturing and export sector, and the military. Tania's discussion about her success and how she got her organization to this place is worth a listen.  DON'T MISS THIS PODCAST!

We have all seen them, rewards for safety records, but are they a good idea or a bad idea?  This discussion starts to take on this question.  I would bet you know what I think.  I am very interested in what you think. Can we pay people not to get hurt?  Are we paying workers to not be stupid...or are we paying workers to be smart?  The biggest question is does paying people really make your organization safer...or quieter?  

Ron Gantt is the Vice President of SCM Safety. He has over 14 years of experience in the safety field. Ron has earned his Masters of Engineering in Advance Safety Engineering and Management and has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Occupational Safety and Health. In addition to his academic achievements Ron is also a Certified Safety Professional, an Associate Risk Manager and a Certified Environmental, Safety, and Health Trainer. Ron was awarded the 2013 Rising Star of Safety from the National Safety Council and the Young Talent Participant from the Resilience Engineering Association in 2015. Ron specializes in working towards creating noticeable change in the safety field by working with clients to enhance their safety leadership, safety management systems, regulatory compliance and organizational learning. In his free time Ron enjoys spending time with his wife and their 4 dogs, watching movies and learning new things.

Welcome guest Safety Momenteer Marc Yeston to the Operational Excellence stage.  Marc is going to tell a story and you should listen for several reasons:  1.  Marc is a good story teller.  2.  It is a good story  3.  The story is a great way to teach some important safety concepts about learning and worker engagement.  Pull up a chair, open an adult beverage (unless you are at work), and listen carefully.  You will be smarter for it.

Todd and Ivan talk like old friends - because they are old teaching buddies.  In this conversation Ivan Pupulidy, Director of the Office of Learning at the US Forest Service, talks about the new view, learning, and the journey we are all taking to see the world in a new light.  Ivan's has an extensive background in Aviation Safety, Fire Fighting, Operational Safety, and Accident Investigation and Learning.  This conversation is fun, fast, and entertaining.  You will like what Ivan has to teach us.  Don't miss this episode.

This Safety Moment features a thoughtful quote about the investments we make and the pay-offs we get.  Sometimes it is hard to justify the resources we spend for the benefits we really get.  The problem is... it is really hard to measure nothing... and when we make investments the very best pay-off we can have is nothing happens.  This episode is a discussion on this very topic.  Enjoy and share!

Last month a young pilot flew his plane directly in to the side of a mountain.  Dr. Marc McElhaney is the founder and Managing Director of Critical Response Associates, a national team of psychologists and behavior specialists who specialize in threat and risk assessment. Marc is a noted expert in threats of worker reliability, one of the best in the business.  In this conversation Marc and Todd talk about the intersection between mental stability and workplace safety.  All the discussions we have had about actual violation of safety rules take on a new light in today's episode.  You don't want to miss this conversation.

If one of your workers is ever surprised by a condition they discover while doing work - you want to know.  Asking workers about surprise conditions is a powerful way to start a post-job brief or after action review.  We all struggle with understanding how work is done when the work is successful.  One great way to begin those conversations is to ask workers if they were surprised.  Try it and see what you think?

The Complex Interactive Processes Institute is holding a conference and you are specially invited to attend.  Consider this a VIP invitation only available for people who listen to the podcast.  You are special! Your Mom was right!   The Conference theme is:  How to deal with crises?  Complex interactive processes as a determining factor for successful risk/crisis management.  This is the Second International CIP event to be held July 2 and 3, 2015 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.