In this interview, Don Blumenthal, a district HSE manager at PCL, a global construction company, shares his journey and insights into the safety aspect of the construction industry. Don shares about his experiences, including a life-altering incident that marked a significant turning point in his perspective on safety. He also talks about his role in mentoring and developing his team, the importance of empathy and personal leadership in safety management, and the challenges of enforcing safety initiatives across regions and segments.He underscores the importance of seeing every aspect of safety as critical, maintaining an impeccable safety record for construction companies, and striving for continuous improvement and growth with no place left for complacency.And he also shares the emotional impact of incidents on workers and their families, reinforcing the importance of empathetic safety approaches as much as aiming to keep everyone safe at all cost.Follow his journey on Linkedin. If you like this podcast episode make sure to give it a follow to not miss upcoming episodes.-For more resources and updates, find us on LinkedInAnd connect with our host Mousa Yassin.