Peter Jenkins believes that to create an impact, one needs to create a space where people are inspired to ask good questions, empowering them to make good decisions. Press play to hear more about his approach to safety communication, qualitative and quantitative safety, and much more!Introduction to Peter Jenkins and Dalziel [00:02:05]Insight into the British Environmental Health Degree and its US equivalent [00:04:21]Peter explains the various products Dalziel supplies [00:05:28]The catalyst that led to Dalziel needing a Group Health and Safety Manager [00:05:57]Peter expands on his roles and responsibilities [00:08:04]The unusual KPIs that Peter and the Dalziel executive team set for his role [00:10:18]How Peter presented his KPIs to his executive team and how he reports on them [00:13:09]Joe and Peter discuss the pros and cons of qualitative vs quantitative metrics [00:17:19]How Peter measures success quantitatively and the metrics he hopes to track in the future [00:23:47]Why Peter emphasized collaborative communication and the normalization of shared language [00:31:02]How Peter measures impact [00:40:49]Joe and Peter discuss the broader interconnected factors that affect health and safety, such as mental health [00:42:53]Peter shares some of the resources that have shaped his approach to safety [00:52:50]The structure Peter uses to keep himself accountable and how he communicates with his team [00:58:03]Final thoughts from Joe and Peter [01:04:38]Resources discussed in the episode:Erin Myers, The Culture Map: Amazon link The High performance Podcast - Alistair Campbell: Website link, Spotify link, YouTube link Michael Watkins, The First 90 Days: Amazon link Get the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/peter-jenkinsConnect with Peter on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ptmjenkinsReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/workplace-observationsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Francene Scott-Diehl, Enterprise Safety Director at PODS, is an expert at recruiting world-class safety professionals, and this week, she's sharing all her tips and tricks for your benefit. Press play to hear more and take your career to the next level!Introduction to Fran and PODS [00:02:39]PODS company size, the daily operations, and the hazard footprint [00:03:14]The challenges of working for a young company like PODS [00:09:15]Fran discusses her first year at PODS and how she approached the recruitment of her safety team [00:10:54]The leadership catalyst that led PODS to hire a team of Safety Professionals [00:13:50]How Fran’s career path informed her driver-focussed safety approach [00:16:34]Fran discusses the strategies she’s implemented that have had the biggest impact on transportation safety [00:20:41]How Fran tracks her safety metrics [00:26:56]Fran shares the strategy behind her hiring process [00:31:49]How Fran communicates her recruitment requirements with senior leadership [00:36:06] The skill sets and perspectives Fran looks for when recruiting [00:41:23]How Fran communicates with prospective employees regarding their package expectations [00:46:55]The recruitment resources Fran uses when searching for new employees [00:52:36]Compensation in the safety industry today [00:56:45]What your safety degree means to recruiters [01:04:14]The importance of telling your safety story [01:08:53]Fran’s thoughts on how recruitment in the safety industry will evolve over the next 5 years [01:18:36]How companies can prepare for the changes occurring in the safety industry [01:22:05]Final remarks from Joe and Fran [01:23:41]Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/francene-scott-diehl-phd-mph-csp-3a760915/Purchase a copy of 'Fran the Safety Nanny': amazon.com/Franny-Safety-Nanny-Francene-Scott-ebook/dp/B09F1Q9N62Get the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/fran-scott-diehlReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/workplace-observationsLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Hit play on this week's episode to hear Joe Meadows and Chris Moulden, Corporate Safety Director of PSC's Utilities West Segment, discuss safety leadership, communication innovation, and, most importantly, psychological safety in a way you've never heard before! How Larry Coots and Chris are connected [02:31]Introduction to Chris Moulden and ARB Inc.[03:08]ARB Inc. Safety Team Organogram [05:08]Chris’s career path to date [06:28]The lessons Chris learned while teaching egress training to military personnel [10:10]Chris shares the process of teaching egress training [12:50]How Chris’s experience with high-stress emergencies has influenced his approach to safety [18:33]Chris’s tips for developing a calm mindset [19:40]How Chris started his career in safety [21:15]The soft skills that allowed Chris to stand out as a safety leader [26:58]Chris’s safety team mission [29:54]Joe and Chris discuss safety communication; how to encourage communication and how to become a better communicator [33:58]Chris’s thoughts on metrics and the unintended consequences of metrics [38:00]The technology that Chris and ARB Inc. use to improve workflows [45:03]Chris’s tip’s on motivating innovation initiatives to senior executives [46:15]Chris shares information on grant programs that are available in the US [48:40]An introduction to Slice Knives and how Chris’s team is planning on using them as Chris shares his latest safety find: Slice Knives [50:15]Chris discusses ARB Inc.’s active beta test with strobe brake lights [55:56]Final remarks from Joe and Chris [59:45]Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-l-mouldenGet the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/chris-mouldenReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/workplace-observationsLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.-------------------------Have you heard about Slice safety knives? Unlike other safety knives, we substituted the hazard of any knife – its blade – with a safer option: our finger-friendly® blade.Proprietary finger-friendly blade technology makes Slice a unique option for reducing lacerations at your workplace.With over 50 cutting tools in the range, Slice safety knives are used across all industries and for any applications.Learn more, here: sliceproducts.com-------------------------If you're interested in learning more about the 360 Walk Around Inspection System mentioned in the episode, visit nsslca.com.

Larry Coots is the Corporate Safety Director at Superheat; an innovative tech-focused company that has won awards for its safety innovations. Having spent 20 years as part of the fire service team in Southern California, Larry has a refreshing perspective on what it takes to be a leader. In this episode, he and Joe discuss how his background as a fire captain has shaped his leadership style and much much more!Tune in to hear them discuss:Introduction to Larry Coots [00:02:16]The purpose, benefit, and industries that require Superheat’s advanced heat treatment [00:03:24]How Superheat uses technology to manage and operate its heat treatment technology [00:06:02]Larry’s career path to date [00:07:16]The skills that Larry learned while working as a fire captain that assisted with his transition into the Health and Safety industry [00:13:04]How Larry’s experience as a fire captain shaped his leadership style [00:16:09]The Superheat org chart and structure [00:26:21]How Larry has created a connected culture with a geographically distributed team [00:31:07]The metrics that Larry and his team track [00:34:47]Larry discusses the various safety performance awards Superheat has won [00:38:30] SuperHeats internal program ‘Smart View’ [00:42:13]Joe and Larry discuss the ‘Bottom line up front’ [00:45:06]Larry’s thoughts on being a supportive and growth-focused leader [00:51:03]The importance of having a rapport with senior leaders [00:55:35]Final remarks from Joe and Larry [01:00:06]Learn more about Superheat’s technology: https://www.superheat.com/Get the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/larry-cootsReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/workplace-observationsLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

In this jam-packed episode, Joe and Crystal discuss everything from safety insurance, corporate risk management, and cognitive biases to how to present yourself when dealing with senior management. Hit play to take your safety career to the next level.Introduction to Crystal Danbury [02:18]Joe and Crystal swap stories from their experiences in the security sector [05:30]Insight into Crystal’s insurance-related responsibilities [07:20]Joe and Crystal discuss the actual cost of insurance [09:20]Crystal shares her career purpose and the impact she hopes to have [16:31]How Crystal uses her personality when communicating to an executive board [19:13]The power of storytelling and how to use it to influence decision-makers [24:14]What every employee can do to influence corporate risk management [31:21]The role of safety professionals in reducing cognitive bias [39:30]Managing the perception of risk [42:15]Crystal’s thoughts on the future of the Safety Industry [46:00]Crystal’s tips for up-and-coming safety professionals [50:30] Final remarks from Joe and Crystal [56:35]Get the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/crystal-danburyReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/book-consultationLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

What's one of the things that Heather always does in her role? She's always thinking about how they can synthesize the great team that they have, and their health and safety expertise, combined with Amazon’s tech capability, to solve issues. Dive in to learn about:Her current role, where she is, and what she does [02:00]Her journey from the law space to safety [03:26]The safety org chart and what her day-to-day looks like [06:18]How she stays connected, leading so many people [10:08]The importance of good, written communication [13:10]How her legal background has played a role in the way her teams communicate [13:38]The number of white papers she’s presented with each day [14:04]Is there meaningful variation regionally in the way that health and safety is administered at Amazon? [15:16]Metrics that Heather and her team track at Amazon [20:08]How associates engage with the connection system [23:14]The systems they use to respond to the feedback received from leadership [24:16]Amazon's latest engagement tool, "Dragon Fly" [25:52]Insight she’s looking forward to getting with their new observations application [27:13]Her north star and other important metrics that she tries to always keep on top of [31:25]Unique indicators that Amazon uses [33:03]Lessons she learned as a leader during the pandemic [33:13]Technology she’s excited about that could change the way that people make work safe [37:49]Amazon's first-ever safety report, "Delivered with Care": safety.aboutamazon.com/delivered-with-careGet the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/heather-macdougallReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/book-consultationMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Please note that the views, information, and opinions expressed during Safety Leaders Now are solely those of Joe Meadows and Kirwin Lalla and do not necessarily represent those of Sysco Canada and its employees.With 4500 employees to keep safety Kirwin Lalla, Director of EHS at Sysco Canada, has a diverse scope of work. Tune in to this episode to hear him discuss how listening, understanding and the power the persuasion helped him to create a globally commended safety strategy.Behind the scenes with Joe and Valeriya [01:13]Introduction to Kirwin Lalla [03:07]Insight into the Environmental Health and Safety management at Sysco Canada [04:36]The company size, company structure, and reporting lines [07:47]Sysco Canada’s safety org chart [08:31]How Kirwin’s background in maritime led to him pursuing a career in safety [11:12]Kirwin’s thoughts on focussing on safety compliance vs risk management [17:48]The 2 soft skills that Kirwin used the most when starting at Sysco Canada: listening and understanding [19:57]How Kirwin’s economic planner was the catalyst for changing the perception of safety at Sysco Canada [23:48]Breakdown of the tools, questions, and reporting methods used for Sysco Canada’s internal safety perception survey [29:32]How Kirwin designed the questions he included in his safety perception survey [35:00]Kirwin’s tips for safety professionals who are wanting to successfully pitch a safety initiative [36:41]Insight into how Kirwin developed his tactical leadership skillset [43:05]Opportunities for change within the Safety Industry [48:40]Kirwin’s closing remarks [57:52]Get the full show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/kirwin-lallaReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/book-consultationLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Why do Safety Departments track widgets? And more importantly, does everyone involved understand why those widgets are being tracked? This week's guest, Aimee Arsenault (Owner & Consultant at Transmit Safety) gives us her insight into these questions and many, many more!Introduction to Aimee Arsenault [00:00:54]How Aimee started her career in Health and Safety [00:01:43]Transmit safety’s ‘Help Coach Guide’ approach to workplace health and safety [00:04:27]What makes Transmit Safety stand out in the Health and Safety consulting space [00:10:42]Aimee’s views on audit standards [00:15:44]The importance of Health and Safety as a benchmark for continuous improvement  [00:20:11]Understanding how successful safety strategies can drive value for the businesses [00:22:21]Thinking about safety metrics as tools for actionable change [00:25:47]Aimee's thoughts on the auditing process and the importance of viewing auditing as bare minimum compliance [00:30:12]Recommendations for choosing an independent auditor for your business [00:33:38]Should regulators be held to a higher standard? [00:45:31]How to get employees engaged with workplace health and safety programs [00:52:20]How having different definitions for ‘risk’ impacts an organization's safety strategy [00:55:25]Why Aimee cares about Health and Safety [01:04:32]Aimee's top tips for Safety Professionals [01:06:33]Aimee’s predictions for industry-wide disruptors [01:10:20]Connect with Aimee: transmitsafety.comGet the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/aimee-arsenaultReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/book-consultationMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

How has working in the aviation, oil & gas, and utility industries shaped the way that Stephanie Benay approaches safety? Listen to find out.Her current role, where she is, and what she does [00:01:27]Her career journey to date [00:02:30]The maturity of oil & gas safety systems versus the safety systems of utilities [00:04:58]How her experience in aviation and oil & gas has shaped her approach to safety at BC Hydro [00:06:39]The safety group pillars and reporting lines, and BC Hydro’s unique safety program [00:07:55]Staff figures and how these are evolving [00:09:25]The operational risk environment for safety professionals in the utility industry [00:11:40]The support structures that allow her to maximize her productivity [00:15:22]The importance of understanding your role, communicating expectations clearly and concisely, and having a learning culture [00:17:41]What makes a good leader and a good follower [00:21:02]Talking about safety in the language of business [00:26:12]How to present yourself as an effective safety professional [00:33:03]Work orders, the language of risk management, and understanding the value of metrics [00:36:34]BC Hydro’s leading indicators and how they monitor higher hazard activities [00:38:48]The 5 W’s of safety systems [00:46:07]How BC Hydro trains for continued proficiency [00:47:46]How the rapid development in technology is impacting the safety industry [00:49:51]Her involvement in the Women in Occupational Health and Safety Society [00:59:19]Rapid fire questions [01:10:10]Become a member of WOHSS: wohss.com/joinGet the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/stephanie-benayReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasSafety Leaders Now is presented to you by Opslock, the new way to keep your team safe at work. Get free access to Opslock's workplace observations software: opslock.com/book-consultationLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Eric approaches work with a little bit more mindfulness and with a bigger picture so that the organization can have a bigger impact. Find out:Where he works and what he does [00:01:15]What “digital flare mitigation” means [00:01:54]How Crusoe got started [00:05:15]Eric’s unusual journey into the health and safety space [00:09:27]How to make sure everyone gets home safe, regardless of their background [00:14:36]How he sees himself growing at Crusoe [00:23:18]What surprised Eric when he first started working at Crusoe [00:31:33]How he goes after proactive, operational insight [00:38:23]Why should you think like a mountaineer? [00:42:58]Why you should always give context to your requests [00:52:38]What’s the next thing he’s going to focus on as the company grows? [00:54:20]Vacancies at Crusoe [00:59:38]Interested in joining the team at Crusoe? Check out their open positions: crusoeenergy.com/careersGet the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/eric-meyerReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Jeff Maccarella has around 15 years of industry experience. Join us as he reflects on his journey through health and safety:- Who he is and where he works [00:01:21]- What employees at American Water do on a day-to-day and what Jeff is in charge of [00:02:42]- What took him from the lab to the safety space and now to operations [00:05:04]- The scale of the business and the regional group he runs now [00:11:07]- The qualities that helped convince management that he's the right person for the job [00:14:52]- His thoughts on whether or not we can effectively manage health and safety without thinking about things more holistically [00:18:00]- How he tries to keep members in operations on the same page as their health and safety counterparts [00:20:44]- How he found his voice in safety [00:30:43]- What he would say to those who claim they don't have enough time or energy to build meaningful relationships with their teammates [00:34:40]- A story that has helped Jeff think about the way he conceptualizes safety [00:38:49]- How he takes his soft skills and translates them into results [00:42:45]- His thoughts on the "getting to zero" idea in safety [00:50:45]- His advice to those whose current environment embodies a "blame culture" framework [00:53:02]- What he wishes he had spent more time on when he had a health and safety leadership role [00:55:11]- Words of encouragement from Jeff [01:00:00]Get the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/jeff-maccarellaReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

James MacPherson has a lot of experience in the safety space. From reading many academic papers to testing different strategies in the workplace, here's how he's trying to make a difference:- His current role and what his company does [1:03]- The consulting services he provides [2:37]- The value he provides to clients [4:34]- His thoughts on doing less, but better [11:49]- When should you not be thinking about safety? [17:23]- Why the fundamental role of a safety professional is about decision guidance [20:56]- Where he sees the opportunity for the safety space to establish some commonality in the terminologies [28:31]- How to get a good insight into how your team sees safety [39:00]- The importance of stress tests [47:16]- Why the absence of negativity doesn't necessarily mean that there's a presence of positivity [55:00]- Why having these kinds of conversations are beneficial to the safety space [59:17]- The regulators follow the people, so here's how James thinks you can make a difference [1:04:03] Reach out to James:- linkedin.com/in/jmacpherson1- rebrandingsafety.com- projectmollitiam.comGet the full show notes, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/james-macphersonReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Steve Hall is constantly learning and big on sharing what he’s learned with others in the safety space. In this episode, we discuss:His role [00:01:07]Size of AFL globally [00:01:50]Health and safety strategy at AFL [00:02:47]Scenarios that are challenging to proceduralize [00:04:04]Who he reports to, how his progress is measured, what he’s in charge of [00:06:14]Who his direct reports are and why he chose to structure their responsibilities the way he did [00:09:12]Why he defines his team as “lean” [00:12:52]Changes he implemented that didn’t have much pushback [00:17:10]What he thinks can and can’t be replaced by virtual solutions [00:17:51]When he makes changes to improve efficiency, do his metrics that workers report on support the change? [00:22:40]How he presents his business cases externally to get more buy-in for his propositions [00:27:20]Example of a successful business case that could be transferable to other businesses [00:30:05]The metrics he uses to measure the success of those reporting to him [00:35:47]Why he tracks hazard assessment reviews [00:38:31]How hazard assessments work [00:38:54]The technology his team uses [00:42:40]The goals for AFL from a safety perspective [00:45:51]What safety professionals should spend less energy on [00:50:16]How he explains what he does to his family [00:52:09]A program that he recommends all safety professionals take [00:54:47]Get the full show notes, including the business case example, here: blog.opslock.com/podcast-notes/stephen-hallReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsMusic by Dyalla Swain: soundcloud.com/dyallasLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.

Tim Page-Bottorff has a relationship-based approach to health and safety. In this episode, we discuss:- Who he is and what he does [00:00:49]- The breakdown of his workload [00:01:28]- What SafeStart does [00:01:51]- As a consultant, how does he set his baseline and which metrics does he measure? [00:04:37]- How to track more qualitative metrics such as workers' sense of security [00:07:48]- How he handles pushback from workers with committee fatigue [00:10:44]- How he makes sure that he holds himself accountable for the feedback he receives [00:15:14]- Different types of observation feedback systems [00:21:14]- The importance of measuring trust [00:27:47]- How to measure trust [00:29:11]- Tools you can implement to see positive change in the workplace [00:39:29]- What Tim recommends that you spend less time on [00:43:46]- The importance of networking and having conversations [00:48:13]- How he explains what he does to his family [00:49:16]Check out what else Tim's up to:- TimPageBottorff.com- SafeTalk podcast on SafeStart.comReach out to Joe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joejmeadowsLike this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.Music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Bill Cobb has a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to health and safety in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss:His current role [00:01:04]Projects at National Trench Safety [00:01:23]The size of the organization [00:01:58]Time spent in the role [00:02:27]The current safety strategy he's implemented and how it's different from his past strategies [00:03:15]How he balances an appetite for safety with apprehension [00:06:42]How he is trying to change the way safety is thought about in an organization where everyone comes from different backgrounds [00:10:58]The metrics he thinks that safety people fixate on too much [00:18:26]What else we can be measuring to drive us more towards performance [00:22:21]How we are failing to measure ourselves [00:27:45]The north star for safety departments [00:30:16]His stance on whether or not safety organizations talk enough to their frontline workers about rating their own performance [00:33:45]How to approach M&A from a safety perspective [00:34:52]His approach to getting leadership to buy-in on the notion of "doing less, but better" [00:39:16]What he's currently focusing on in his current organization to start building momentum around "doing less, but better" [00:44:55]Whether he's set any targets or if he's just focusing on pushing for the "doing less, but better" mentality [00:47:44]Like this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.Music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Shane Menefee has been doing environmental health and safety for over 20 years. His entire career has been built around environmental health and safety, in one aspect or another, and he's been really industry agnostic. In this episode, we discuss:His background: who he is, where he works [00:00:53]What Legrand does and how they make money [00:02:06]The size of the company [00:02:58]How long he's been there [00:03:51]The current EHS strategy at Legrand [00:04:06]The organizational chart at Legrand: who reports to him [00:05:42]How many people and sites he's responsible for [00:07:26]How he makes sure local EHS professionals understand where he's trying to bring them to [00:09:24]Examples of what he's done since joining Legrand to get the pulse of where the various sites are today: how he checks in with the teams to make sure that he can push them in the right direction [00:10:33]How he goes into one-on-ones with front-line workers [00:12:30]Common feedback that he's received [00:13:55]What he's looking to measure to help people understand that they're measuring the efficacy of the work rather than just reporting to report [00:16:06]How he's building the relationship with the broader executive team to get them to buy in on the fact that they're not only all working together on a business level, but they're also working to make a positive change together [00:21:43]How he tries to help management understand that putting some money into his department will lead to a return for the business [00:25:53]What he measures to bring data-driven arguments with leadership [00:28:28]Does he talk about turnover on a site-by-site basis? [00:32:48]How does he measure turnover? [00:34:51]Easily available data that has been helpful for him in driving real performance in his organization [00:35:33]How he makes sure that his safety team meets those metrics that can speak to the organization [00:37:18]Does he make sure that his team communicates metrics in the same way that he does? [00:39:21]On a shorter timescale, for example, weekly or monthly, how does he check in on worksites? [00:42:03]Is there anything that he's ever stopped measuring, which resulted in positive change? [00:46:13]How he balances making the necessary changes to ensure that the organization is focused on the right things while ensuring that the team still feels secure despite the changes [00:50:08]How he involves his team at Legrand in the decision-making process [00:53:37]The characteristics that he's looking for from somebody on his team that would make them successful in this space [00:59:44]What he's looking forward to in the next year [01:02:01]Like this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.Music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

James Pomeroy has a storied career in safety. In this episode, we discuss:- His current role and details about his organization (what they do, the size, etc.) [00:00:58]- The headcount of the organization [00:02:02]- What's the transition been like, coming from Lloyd's Register [00:03:24]- Insight into the org. structure at his current organization [00:05:24]- Diving deeper into his role as Director of Global Health & Safety [00:08:04]- His strategy for listening to multiple regions [00:10:25]- The people he involves in discussions regarding each region [00:12:58]- Comparing where he is now in this engineering space to the maritime space in the past [00:14:45]- When talking to the commercial interests in the regional groups, do they ask for qualitative or quantitative metrics? [00:16:20]- Weak or strong points in the organization that were surprising, coming from a very different context [00:17:49]- Mechanisms to move away from when adopting the freedom within a framework methodology [00:21:33]- Metrics to measure innovation by [00:25:26]- Do critical risk environments require rules or principles? [00:28:52]- Mechanisms that you can put in place to check on the rules to make sure there aren't too many layers [00:32:38]- How to triage results from auditors in a way that doesn't add complexity in a reactionary way [00:41:53]- Is there something that companies should be measuring or should be adding to the way that they evaluate their business to keep them from getting distracted by external factors? [00:44:36]- Do we do enough to solicit feedback from the workforce? [00:51:06]- The key traits people should have when coming into a safety role [00:54:00]Like this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.Music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Like this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss when a new episode drops.Music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas