Safety Spotlight Podcasts
Safety Spotlight Podcasts
Brian Fielkow & Associates – Safety Is the Accelerant: Brian Fielkow on Why Safe Companies Grow Faster
When Brian Fielkow put that question to the trucking company he had recently bought, half Read More
York Construction: Sometimes You’re Just Getting Lucky, Cody Woolf on What a Clean Safety Record Really Means
Cody Woolf challenges the idea that a clean safety record automatically means an organization is Read More
Beyond the Checklist: Nicole Wetsch on Practical Safety Leadership
In this episode of The Safety Spotlight, Nicole Wetsch explains why effective safety programs are Read More
Nobody Wins Alone: Ken Larson on What Real Teamwork Looks Like
In this episode of The Safety Spotlight, Ken joins us to discuss what separates real Read More
SASWH – From the Field to the Floor: Building Real Safety Culture with Erin Heimbecker
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Erin Heimbecker explains why lasting safety culture is built on Read More
Manitoulin Transport: Fleet Safety, Driver Culture, and the Road Ahead with Mario Da Silva
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Mario Da Silva explores how fleet safety, driver accountability, and Read More
From 20 Injuries to Zero: Building a Safety Culture That Actually Works with Tom Fitzgerald
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Tom Fitzgerald shares how shifting safety ownership to the workforce, Read More
HSE Global – Beyond the Expo Hall: Reimagining the Modern Safety Event with Paul Clark
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Paul Clark explains why modern safety leadership thrives in curated Read More
Trust Over Policy: Emotional Intelligence and Building Safer Teams with Joan McMillan
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Joan McMillan challenges leaders to look beyond policy and examine Read More
Aecon Group Inc. – Safety Without Slogans: What Actually Reduces Risk on the Job With Darren Varga
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Darren Varga explains how listening to workers, designing safer work, Read More
Invisible Threats and Real Consequences: Silica and Worker Health with Nayab Sultan
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Nayab Sultan examines why silica exposure continues to cause preventable Read More
Why “Common Sense” is Dangerous in Safety: Rick Sikora on Rigging, Competency & Culture
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Rick Sikora of Cranemasters challenges “common sense” in safety, focusing Read More
Total Buy-In – Failing Safely: Stuntman Lessons on Culture and Communication with Tyler Foley
In this Safety Spotlight episode, we speak with Tyler Foley—former stunt performer, safety specialist, and Read More
Building Reliable Teams: Situational Awareness, Psychological Safety, and Learning Reviews with Jake Mazulewicz
In this episode of Safety Spotlight, Jake shares the unconventional path that shaped his career, Read More
From Paperwork to People: Rethinking Safety Program Design with Ashley McKie
Drawing from her experience leading large, multi-jurisdictional safety programs across Canada and the United States, Read More
Rethinking Safety Culture: Lessons in Leadership and Learning from Ron Gantt
What does it really take to build a safety culture people genuinely believe in? For Read More
Earning Trust, Driving Change: Nicole Thunich on Building Credible Safety Leadership
In this session, Nicole Thunich shares a clear, experience-tested playbook for diagnosing culture at the Read More
Human Factors in Safety: Building Stronger Connections with Susan Sawatzky
In this episode of The Safety Spotlight podcast, we sit down with Susan Swatsky, a Read More
Sylvia Marusyk on The Stress Pandemic: Building Resilient Workplaces and Regulating Our Nervous Systems
In this episode, occupational therapist and speaker Sylvia Marusyk discusses how to manage stress and Read More
Juliana Bley on Human Factors, Learning Design, and Safer Workplaces Built on Connection
What changes when safety stops being about rules and checklists and instead centers on people, Read More
Catlin Chiasson on Policing, Empathy, and Safety: Why Human Connection Matters Most
What lessons can safety professionals take from the realities of frontline policing? In this episode, Read More
Shawn Galloway: Why Culture & Ownership Drive Safety Excellence
What does safety excellence truly mean in 2025? How do we make safe decisions the Read More
Work Shouldn’t Suck: Mike Kerr on Humor, Culture, and Why Safety Starts with Fun
In this episode, international speaker and workplace culture expert Mike Kerr joins us to make Read More
Risk Speaks One Language: Lucca Filippo on Safety Across Skies and Science
From helicopters to high-risk research, Lucca Filippo explains how aviation's safety culture offers critical insights Read More
The Risk Paradox: Corrie Pitzer on Paralysis by Safety
Corrie Pitzer challenges outdated safety practices and introduces a bold shift toward risk readiness, resilience, Read More
Leading Beyond Blame: Dr. Tom Krause on Transforming Safety
Dr. Tom Krause challenges outdated safety models and explores leadership’s true role in workplace safety.
Trust Under Pressure: Greg Wooldridge on Elite Leadership
Greg Wooldridge of the Blue Angels shares powerful insights on trust, humility, and building elite Read More
Building Psychological Safety at Work — with Mehmet Baha
Mehmet Baha breaks down how real psychological safety transforms team culture and performance through empathy.
Beyond the Checklist: Jeff “Odie” Espenship on Leading With Culture
Jeff “Odie” Espenship shares why strong safety culture beats rules alone, and how leadership built Read More
Adapt or Fall Behind: Mike Schwarz on AI’s Business Impact
Mike Schwarz of MyZone AI explains how smart companies use AI to unlock 10x returns, Read More
Safety Leadership and Culture Transformation: Spencer Beach on the Fire That Changed Everything
Spencer Beach shares how a devastating workplace fire reshaped his view of safety, leadership, and Read More
Workplace Ergonomics and Injury Prevention: Redesigning Safety from the Ground Up
Linda Miller shares how designing for people—not just productivity—can prevent injuries and create healthier, more Read More
Why Safety Leadership and Damage Prevention Go Far Beyond Checklists
Jeff Mulligan reveals how treating safety as a leadership priority—not just a checklist—can transform workplaces Read More
Why Psychological Safety in the Workplace Starts with Bold Leadership
Dr. Johanna Pagonis shares how courageous leadership and emotional intelligence are key to building psychological Read More
How Virtual Reality is Revolutionizing Safety Training with Jennifer Lastra
Jennifer Lastra, CEO of 360immersive, shares how virtual reality is transforming safety training—making it immersive, Read More
Shaking Up Safety Culture With Allan James Moore
Allan James Moore challenges the status quo with humor, empathy, and a bold take on Read More
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