SafeTalk with SafeStart

SafeTalk with SafeStart

SafeStart

Episodes 228
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
92%
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About This Podcast

The SafeTalk with SafeStart podcast was created for clients to provide guidance on implementing our suite of solutions. This podcast details how to overcome challenges with implementation and how to integrate with current safety management systems by sharing stories, best practices and insights from our clients, consultants and staff.

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S15Ep6: Why Your Brain, Not Your Policy, Drives Safer Decisions

Feb 16, 2026 28m Transcript

Send a textHabits, not policies or procedures, decide what happens in the split second before an incident. We sit down with Cristian, a safety leader and author from Sydney, to unpack why the brain’s…

S15Ep5: AI and Safety

Feb 02, 2026 44m Transcript

Send a textWant more time with your people and less time buried in reports? In this episode, Danny sits down with Eduardo Lan to unpack how generative AI can shoulder the data grind so that safety…

S15Ep4: How Intervening Builds A Safer, Stronger Culture

Jan 19, 2026 26m Transcript

Send a textThe moments that change safety aren’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s a quiet nudge, a shared phrase, or a supervisor who chooses to coach instead of blame. We dig into the power of…

S15Ep3: Your Gut Told You So, but We’re Listening

Jan 05, 2026 15m Transcript

Send a textWhat if human factors were your organization’s secret advantage, not a list of hazards to police? We sat down with returning guest Peter Batrowny to flip the script—spotlighting…

S15Ep2: Fireworks, Joy, And Staying Safe

Dec 15, 2025 8m Transcript

Send a textThe fuse catches, your heart jumps, and instinct says run. That split second is where most firework injuries begin—not in the explosion, but in the rush, the stumble, and the moments when…

S15Ep1: Consultant Spotlight Eduardo Lan

Dec 01, 2025 23m Transcript

Send a textWhat happens when a rising manager in a high-output factory realizes that the current tactics of fear, pressure, and blame don’t actually make people safer—or more successful? SafeStart…

S14EP16: Fall Woods, Safer Hunts

Nov 17, 2025 28m Transcript

Send a textThe first cold mornings call us to the woods, but the most important ritual of deer season isn’t sighting in or scouting—it’s how we manage risk when the headlamp clicks on. We sit down…

S14Ep15: Building A Just Culture

Nov 03, 2025 48m Transcript

Send a textWhat if “human error” is the starting point—not the end—of a safer, smarter workplace? David Bianco sat down with us and discussed what a fair and just culture truly looks like under…

S14Ep14: Driven to Distraction

Oct 20, 2025 27m Transcript

Send a textImagine yourself cruising down the highway, you're feeling confident, the engine hums, and the sun is just starting to dip below the horizon. But what if I told you that confidence could…

S14Ep13: Integrating SafeStart with BBS: A Fresh Approach

Oct 06, 2025 42m Transcript

Send a textDescription 2The integration of human factors principles into traditional behavioral observation processes transforms safety from a checkbox exercise into meaningful conversations that…

S14Ep12: What's Really Wrong With BBS

Sep 22, 2025 19m Transcript

Send a textSafety expert Joe Tantarelli joins Tim Page-Bottorff once again to conduct a "postmortem" on failed behavior-based safety (BBS) programs, examining the root causes with surgical precision.…

S14Ep11: Safety DNA

Sep 08, 2025 32m Transcript

Send a textWhat separates the world's safest organizations from the rest? In this riveting conversation with our closing keynote speaker for the 2025 SafeStart Forum, Larry Pearlman, we'll take a…

S14Ep10: Storytelling Through Song: Nashville Meets Safety

Aug 25, 2025 15m Transcript

Send a textWhat do country music songwriting and safety culture have in common? More than you might think, according to Nashville songwriter Jimmy Yeary.Jimmy, who has written hits for Kenny Chesney,…

S14Ep9: Safety Begins at Home

Aug 11, 2025 29m Transcript

Send a textSafety doesn't clock out when we leave work—it becomes even more personal when applied to those we love most. Tyler Keith, a 14-year veteran at SafeStart, takes us on a journey through the…

S14Ep8: The Evolution of Behavior-Based Safety

Jul 14, 2025 34m Transcript

Send a textOver the years, there have been many discussions about the usefulness of behavior-based safety (BBS). This discussion (not interview) between Tim and Shayne takes us behind the curtain of…

S14Ep7: Unlocking SafeStart's Client Portal

Jul 07, 2025 11m Transcript

Send a textReady to revolutionize your safety program? SafeStart's Client Portal is the game-changer you've been waiting for. This comprehensive digital hub centralizes all SafeStart resources,…

S14Ep6: Safety on the Water

Jun 16, 2025 36m Transcript

Send a textLake living offers tranquil beauty and endless recreation, but boating safety demands vigilance even from experienced enthusiasts. Danny Smith and Keith Carpenter, both lakeside residents…

S14Ep5: Understanding and Preventing Heat Stroke

Jun 09, 2025 9m Transcript

Send a textAs temperatures climb across North America, the dangers of heat-related illnesses loom large for everyone—not just those in desert climates. This critical episode dives deep into the…

S14Ep4: The Leadership Launch or Skills First? Solving the SafeLead vs. SafeStart Dilemma

May 26, 2025 39m Transcript

Send a text The age-old question faced by many safety professionals isn't whether to implement human factors safety training, but rather where to begin. Should you start with leadership development…

S14Ep3: Flying Blind: Safety Leadership in the Modern Era

May 12, 2025 28m Transcript

Send a textWhat happens when safety leaders don't have accurate information about their own organization's safety culture? In this enlightening conversation with Rodd Wagner, New York Times…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does SafeTalk with SafeStart have?

SafeTalk with SafeStart has published 228 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is SafeTalk with SafeStart still active?

SafeTalk with SafeStart is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 21m.

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