The Leading Factor
Lost time incidents are declining around the world, which is great news! However, Serious life-changing injuries and fatalities are on the rise. Why is this? On this podcast we step outside of our comfort zone to have challenging conversations about the things that seriously injure or kill people at work. We learn from some of the amazing organisations who are focused heavily on critical risk management, understanding capacity and building resilience. We talk to people who have experienced a workplace accident that has changed their life forever and we discuss strategies to prevent serious injuries and fatalities in our workplaces.
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Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
My first guest on the Leading Factor Podcast is Dr Dominic Cooper PhD of B-Safe Management Solutions. I loved our conversation and I feel very privileged that Dom agreed to join me to discuss a topic that we both feel very passionate about - preventing people from being killed or seriously injured at work!
Dominic Cooper, PhD is one of the world’s leading authorities in Behavioral Safety. Dr. Cooper is both a Business Psychologist and a Safety Professional who has implemented behavior-based processes internationally for over 20 years. A past Professor at Indiana University, he has written 5 books and over 150 articles on behavioral safety, safety culture change and safety leadership.
More than an academic, Dr. Cooper has worked shoulder to shoulder, on-site with frontline managers and employees, creating and fine-tuning the most effective behavioral safety process available. As the CEO of his behavioral consulting firm, B-Safe Management Solutions Dr. Cooper is actively engaged with clients, is a well-known speaker, and is a member of several professional organizations.
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Brief introduction to me and the purpose of my new Podcast. I hope you enjoy it!
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Over the last few years, we've witnessed a significant decrease in lost time injuries and recordable injuries globally, which is encouraging news. However, a concerning trend is emerging: life-changing serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace are either plateauing or increasing.
This episode aims to explore this critical issue by seeking insights from experts who are actively working to improve workplace safety. Join us as we delve into their experiences, opinions, and thoughts on making workplaces safer and preventing unnecessary fatalities.
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
In recent years, there has been a remarkable decrease in lost time injuries and recordable injuries globally, which is undoubtedly positive news. However, this episode delves into a concerning trend that cannot be ignored: the plateauing or even increase in life-changing serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace.Join us as we explore this critical issue, seeking insights and opinions from experts who are dedicated to improving workplace safety. The numbers of individuals losing their lives for a wage is unacceptable, and this podcast aims to shed light on the urgent need for enhanced safety measures.
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
It doesn't really matter what your particular safety flavor is. If you're a safety one-ite, a safety two-ite, a human and organizational performance practitioner, human factors practitioner, it really doesn't matter.We are all here to achieve the same things, ultimately making our workplaces safer, more respectful places for people to go to work. Work we're all entitled to work to earn a living and therefore we should all be entitled to do that safely.