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Jul 2026

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Welcome to the Safeopedia Community Podcast Series with your hosts Scott Cuthbert and Tamara Parris of Safeopedia. Our line up includes OSHA QuickTake's with Conn Maciel Carey, WIS Podcast, Meet the Author with co host Gary Wong, Safeonomics with co-host Gabe Encarnacion and The Safety View with co host Rosa Antonia Carrillo! Shout out and BIG thank you to our community member co-hosts! We are here to develop the Safety Professional Leadership that every industry needs to THRIVE! Take advantage of this amazing resource that will help your career and company grow with purpose! Safeopedia Podcasts are produced by Safety Professionals, for Safety Professionals like yourself! We explore the immense challenges EHS Leadership, Management, Workers, Operations, and other safety related personnel face every single day and throughout their careers. But we also go one step further: Safeopedia Podcasts are solutions-oriented and forward-looking. The goal of Safeopedia is to Lead, Educate and Inspire all safety-oriented career professionals by servings as a practical resource! We know that within the sphere of workplace safety, high standards and lower costs go hand-in-hand. Most importantly, we are here to develop LEADERS that will guide every industry into developing the best practices of tomorrow and improve worker and consumer satisfaction!

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July 20, 202648 min

Your Safety Committee's Real Job Isn't Compliance, It's Learning

Joint Health and Safety Committees exist in every regulated Canadian workplace, yet most haven't changed since 1984. Anna Matheson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-matheson/) and Heather Kahle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-kahle-71b2b613/) argue the most important function of a JHSC isn't reviewing incidents or checking compliance boxes, it's helping the organization learn. They break down how committees can bridge the gap between work-as-imagined and work-as-done, ask better questions that unlock candor, and turn everyday workarounds into continuous improvement. JHAC Course: https://jnprs1-1f.myshopify.com Anna Matheson: amatheson@systemCI.org Heather Kahle: Heather@Ascent-Group.ca

July 7, 202643 min

Psychological Safety Behind the Curtain: Jen Ruggerio on Leadership's Role in Preventing Workplace Deaths

Jen Ruggerio spent 25 years as a public educator before an unexpected career change brought her into the high-stakes world of live entertainment safety. What she found was a culture that mirrors the classroom more than people realize where psychological safety determines whether workers speak up about hazards or stay quiet to protect their paycheck. Jen talks candidly about day laborers afraid to flag unsafe conditions, the "show must go on" mentality that drives shortcuts, and a close call she witnessed firsthand involving an unsecured structure at a festival. She also unpacks her book, Uncorporate Leadership , and makes the case backed by research that leadership development, not just compliance training, is what actually moves the needle on the roughly 5,000 preventable workplace deaths in the U.S. each year.

June 17, 202640 min

The Business Case for Smarter Contractor Risk with Corey Silverman

What does a history degree have to do with predicting safety failures? More than you'd think. In this episode, Corey Silverman, Safety Specialist at Highwire, breaks down the emerging discipline of "Safenomics" the intersection of financial health, cybersecurity, and physical risk in contractor management. If you're a VP or Director of Safety trying to earn budget, influence project teams, or get ahead of SIF-potential events before they become tragedies, this conversation is built for you.

April 28, 202644 min

The Sound of Safety: How One Company Reduced Hearing Loss Through Smarter Engagement

What if preventing hearing loss wasn’t just about PPE… but about truly understanding how people experience it? In this episode, we sit down with Jenn Holliday, CIH, to unpack a powerful real-world case study on occupational noise exposure, and how a shift in thinking led to measurable results. Jenn walks us through a scenario many safety professionals know all too well: high noise environments, reliance on hearing protection, and the challenge of ensuring it actually works in practice, not just on paper. In this conversation, we explore: Why traditional hearing protection approaches often fall short The difference between NRR and real-world protection How HPFT can proactively prevent hearing loss (even though it’s not required) Practical ways to integrate fit testing into your program And how small changes can unlock big cultural shifts This is a must-listen for safety professionals who want to move beyond compliance and create real, measurable impact . Jenn Holliday: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennholliday/

February 4, 202639 min

Safeonomics Season 4 | Episode 1 with Mary Foley

What if the safety data you’ve been collecting for years suddenly mattered to your CFO, investors, and customers? In this episode of Safeonomics, we’re joined by Mary Foley, Expert Services Strategy Director at Enhesa | Forbes Contributor to unpack a major shift many safety professionals haven’t fully clocked yet: safety is becoming a financial reporting issue, not just a compliance one. As new global reporting standards expand the definition of material risk, financial auditors are starting to scrutinize workforce health, safety, mental wellbeing, and climate-related impacts—across more than 40 sectors, not just traditional high-hazard industries. Mary explains what this means for safety professionals in mid-sized organizations who may not be directly affected yet—but who can use this moment as an opportunity to elevate their work, speak the CFO’s language, and make a stronger business case for safety. We cover emerging risks like remote work duty of care, heat stress, and climate impacts, how ISO 45001 provides a head start, and why a simple gap analysis can help you get ahead of what’s coming. You may not be required to report today—but this episode shows how to turn what’s coming next into visibility, influence, and competitive advantage. 🎧 A must-listen for safety leaders ready to move from compliance to strategic value.

January 20, 20261 hr 8 min

Safeonomics Season 3 | Episode 11 with Shawn Galloway

In this episode of Safeonomics, I sit down with Shawn Galloway to explore what safety excellence really looks like in today’s complex, unpredictable world. Drawing from his “Think Octopus, Not Tin Man” framework, Shawn challenges traditional, rigid approaches to safety and makes the case for adaptive systems, distributed leadership, and learning that happens where the work actually gets done. We discuss why many well-intentioned safety programs struggle to deliver results, how curiosity and experimentation drive real improvement, and what leaders must stop doing if they want safety to truly scale. This conversation is a must-listen for safety professionals who feel the old playbook no longer fits the realities they face every day. The article from LinkedIn: Think Octopus, Not Tin Man

December 9, 202539 min

Safeonomics Season 3 | Episode 10 with Sergio Valencia Krauss

Is your safety program stuck in compliance mode, or is it driving business sustainability? In this episode of Safeonomics, we sit down with Sergio Valencia Krauss, CEO of SVK Consulting and the international bestselling author of "Become an Occupational Health and Safety Excellence Manager." With over two decades of experience transforming EHS departments for global giants like Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sergio joins us to bridge the gap between technical safety engineering and high-level business strategy. We dig deep into the "economics" of safety, exploring why the most successful companies view EHS not as a rulebook, but as a pillar of long-term profitability. In this conversation, we cover: ✅The transition from Manager to Leader: How to move beyond policing regulations to building a culture of care. ✅The "10 High-Impact Solutions": Key takeaways from Sergio’s bestselling book that you can implement today. ✅Mentorship in EHS: Why the next generation of safety pros needs more than just technical training. ✅The ROI of Sustainability: How to convince the C-Suite that safety is a smart financial investment. ✅Whether you are a seasoned EHS Director or a new manager looking to make your mark, this episode provides the blueprint for achieving operational excellence. Connect with Sergio: LinkedIn: Sergio Valencia Krauss Book: Become an Occupational Health and Safety Excellence Manager

August 18, 202558 min

Safeonomics Season 3 | Episode 9 with Dorothy Riviere & Dr. Rosemary Bernal-Gomez

In the final episode of our special series, The Business of Safety, co-hosts Scott Cuthbert and Dorothy Riviere take you into the next frontier of workplace safety—predictive analysis. Joining us is Dr. Rosemary Bernal-Gomez, a recognized authority on turning safety data into foresight. Building on our earlier discussions of the human element and strategic integration, this episode reveals how organizations are shifting from reacting to incidents to anticipating and preventing them before they occur. Through real-world examples, we’ll explore how predictive analysis empowers leaders to spot emerging risks, make data-driven decisions, and create a resilient safety culture that protects people while strengthening the bottom line. Learning Objectives: ✅By the end of this episode, you will be able to: ✅Explain the core principles of predictive analysis and how it applies to workplace safety. ✅Identify the types of safety data that can be used to forecast potential incidents. ✅Describe methods for integrating predictive tools into existing safety management systems. ✅Recognize the organizational benefits of shifting from reactive to proactive safety strategies. ✅Apply insights from predictive analysis to strengthen both safety performance and business outcomes.

August 12, 202558 min

Safeonomics Season 3 | Episode 8 with Dorothy Riviere & Matthew Hart

Is AI the future of EHS—or just another buzzword? In this episode of Safeonomics, I sit down with Matt Hart, CEO of SOTER, to separate the signal from the noise. Matt shares how his team is using AI to solve real problems in safety, what the most practical use cases are right now, and how small EHS teams can realistically get started—even on a tight budget. We explore the difference between large language models and purpose-built vertical AI, the biggest misconceptions (no, it won’t replace you), and how to make a convincing business case for adoption. Whether you’re AI-curious or already experimenting with tools, this is a must-listen conversation that balances big-picture thinking with actionable advice.

August 8, 202553 min

Safeonomics Season 3 | Episode 7 with Dorothy Riviere & Chris Porter

Join hosts Scott Cuthbert and Dorothy Riviere as they discuss the mindset, tools, and influence needed to elevate safety to a true business driver. In this second episode, we build on our conversation with Dr. Maria Silva-Palacios by shifting from the “why” to the “how.” We’re joined by Chris Porter, a proven leader in operational excellence, to explore the real-world strategies and leadership behaviors that embed safety into the DNA of an organization. You’ll hear actionable insights on integrating safety into business operations, demonstrating value at the executive level, and using safety as a competitive advantage rather than a cost. After listening to this episode, participants will be able to: ✅Identify practical strategies for integrating safety into core business operations and decision-making. ✅Recognize leadership behaviors that build organizational buy-in for safety initiatives. ✅Demonstrate how robust safety strategies can improve productivity, reduce costs, and drive competitive advantage. ✅Communicate the value of safety in terms that resonate with senior executives and business leaders. ✅Apply real-world examples from Chris Porter’s experience to strengthen their own safety programs. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for Part 3! #Safeonomics #SafetyLeadership #BusinessOfSafety #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyCulture

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