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The Evolution of Safety Education
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Pam Walaski, Senior Vice President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), who uses her considerable experience to teach the next generation of HSE practitioners.Pam shares her insightful views on the current state of safety education. She highlights the key gaps, limitations and challenges and explains which elements need to evolve.Safety professionals will also learn about Pam’s personal journey from “safety cop” mentality to seeing workers as the solution rather than the problem. This mindset shift has significantly influenced her approach to safety education, and rapport, empathy, respect, and dignity are key themes in this compassionate interview.Pam helps EHS professionals to stop thinking in terms of “right” and “wrong” and instead focus on learning, evolution and being open to change.Pam recommends these online resources for Safety practitioners:Safety Differently – Innovative and critical safety thinkingHuman and Organizational Performance | HOP HubAuthors recommended by Pam:Todd Conklin, Sidney Dekker and Rosa Antonia CarrilloPam also suggests listening to these podcasts:PreAccident InvestigationThe Safety of WorkPam Walaski on LinkedIn:Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP | 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
Released:
Jun 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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