Outdated Safety Methods Can’t Keep Up with Today’s Challenges—Safety Managers Must INFLUENCE Behavior Change

Are you still using the same safety tactics you were taught years ago? In this episode, we explore why outdated safety methods are failing today's workforce and what safety managers must do to truly create change. You'll learn how to shift from compliance enforcer to behavior influencer—and why it's the only way to build a culture that sticks. If you’ve ever felt like no one’s listening or your efforts aren’t making a difference, this one’s for you.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction: Feeling Stuck as a Manager
• 00:59 Podcast Welcome and Personal Update
• 03:21 The Broken System of Safety Training
• 05:12 The Realities of Being a Safety Manager
• 07:52 The Flawed Safety Education Model
• 13:56 A New Model for Safety Leadership
• 19:12 Action Steps to Become a Safety Leader
• 21:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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