In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Sam Goodman, safety consultant, author, podcaster and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) expert.Sam is convinced that upfront and honest conversations are needed to cultivate safety improvement. He believes the profession has stagnanted for too long and EHS professionals are often overworked and undervalued.After nearly walking away from safety, he realized that different approaches could make a big difference. A key starting point is redefining the role of an HSE professional and moving away from a “Safety - fix it!” mentality in the workplace.He uses HOP principles to reassess reporting structures and create the right balance, alignment and expectations between safety practitioners and senior leaders. He also explores how seasoned pros and newbies can come together to take safety forward.Sam shares his forthright opinions on safety education, recruitment, professional associations, conferences.and social media activity. However, he’s always constructive and remains positive about the future of safety, as encapsulated by his professional motto: “if you work hard and do right by people, the sky's the limit.”Find out more about Sam’s work:The HOP Nerd | Sam Goodman | Human and Organizational PerformanceSam’s Podcast:The HOP Nerd | Sam Goodman | PodcastSam’s books:Amazon.com: Sam Goodman: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleSam Goodman on LinkedIn:Sam Goodman | LinkedInSafety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at www.sliceproducts.comIf you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com