Focus on Safety in the Workplace

"The best thing we can do as leaders is create the right environment and let people be focused on what they’re supposed to be doing."

Notable Moments

2:12 – Why safety applies to every role, not just customer-facing ones.

3:38 – Examples of how backstage mistakes create downstream consequences.

4:42 – The link between psychological safety and physical safety.

6:28 – How trust impacts an employee’s ability to feel safe and focused.

9:00 – Everyday distractions and pressures that compromise workplace safety.

12:27 – The importance of anticipating risks before accidents happen.

14:00 – Why enforcing standards, even when unpopular, is a leader’s responsibility.

Safety in the workplace goes beyond hard hats and warning signs. In this episode, Lee Cockerell shares why every role plays a part in safety and why psychological safety is just as important as physical precautions. Discover how trust, leadership, and anticipating risks can prevent problems before they ever occur.

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