Today on The Jay Allen Show, after a great response from the last episode, Jay discusses some ideas for goal setting. Jay will also, give you a method that he uses.

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Today on Safety FM Mini, we discuss what happens when things don't go to plan. Hear about it all today.

Mini - When It Doesn't Go To Plan (made with Spreaker)

Welcome to a standout episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, featuring a recording of an insightful presentation from the Global Safety Innovation Summit that took place in Australia in February. This episode brings together the profound insights and experiences of Kym Bancroft and Greg Smith, two leading figures in the world of safety and health management.

Kym Bancroft, the Managing Director of New View Safety, partners with organizations to translate contemporary safety ideas into tangible operational practices. With a future-focused vision, Kym is an executive health and safety leader who leverages her Masters in Safety Leadership from Griffith University, Masters in Applied Psychology (Organisational) from Murdoch University, and a Graduate Diploma in OHS, also from Murdoch University, to spearhead change. As an endorsed Organisational Psychologist, her 25 years of experience span an impressive array of sectors and global locations—from open-cut mining in Canada and offshore gas in the US to diverse industries across the Asia Pacific. Kym's previous roles have profoundly influenced the safety landscape, including her tenure as the Queensland Regulator for Workplace Health & Safety, Electrical Safety, and Workers' Compensation, and her impactful collaborations, like the 'Doing Safety Differently' documentary with Professor Sidney Dekker.

Greg Smith, an international award-winning author and qualified lawyer with over three decades of specialization in safety and health management, brings a complementary perspective to this dialogue. Greg's expertise is in assisting clients to understand and fulfill their safety and health responsibilities through the development of effective processes. His background includes roles as the Principal Safety Advisor for an oil and gas company and as General Manager of Health and Safety in a transport and mining services company. With various board positions and experience teaching the Accident Prevention unit at Curtin University in Western Australia, Greg's contributions to the field are both broad and deep.

In this episode, Kym and Greg discuss their contemporary approaches to safety and health management, sharing insights on psychological principles, human-centered methodologies, safety innovation, and evidence-based research. This presentation not only showcases their individual expertise but also highlights the collaborative potential for driving transformational change in workplace safety, operational excellence, and positive culture.

Tune into Safety FM with Jay Allen to experience this pivotal presentation from the Global Safety Innovation Summit, where Kym Bancroft and Greg Smith share their visionary approaches to doing safety differently, fostering high reliability, and nurturing a culture of operational excellence across industries.

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EP 608 - Kym Bancroft and Greg Smith

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EP 609 - Mini - Boundaries

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, featuring an insightful presentation by Ben Hutchinson, a dedicated safety professional and PhD candidate with a deep focus on complex sociotechnical systems, the incubation of major accidents, and the social construction of risk. This episode, sourced from a captivating session at a recent safety conference, provides listeners with an exclusive opportunity to delve into the advanced realms of safety science and risk perception.

Ben Hutchinson brings a rigorous academic approach combined with practical insights into the nature of safety in complex environments. His work explores how major accidents incubate over time within organizations, shedding light on the often-overlooked processes and decisions that can lead to significant safety failures. By examining the social aspects of risk management, Ben aims to uncover how risk is perceived and constructed within different societal and organizational contexts.

In his presentation, Ben discusses the intricate interplay between human factors and technological systems in creating both safety and risk. He challenges traditional views on risk management and safety protocols, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of the factors that contribute to safety outcomes. Through his research, Ben provides valuable strategies for organizations to better anticipate and mitigate potential disasters, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing the subtle cues that precede major safety events.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of managing safety in environments where technology and human elements are closely intertwined. Ben's insights are particularly valuable for safety professionals, organizational leaders, and anyone interested in the dynamics of risk and safety in high-stakes settings.

Tune into this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen to explore the cutting-edge of safety practice and theory with Ben Hutchinson. Discover how advanced research and a thoughtful approach to the social aspects of risk can lead to more effective safety management strategies.

EP 610 - Ben Hutchinson

Are we focusing on the right thing? Let's discuss today on Safety FM Mini.

EP 613 - Mini - Focus On The Green

Welcome to another engaging episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, featuring a standout presentation by Maeve O’Loughlin, recorded at the Global Safety Innovation Summit in Australia. In this episode, we delve into the world of safety culture and human performance with Maeve, who currently leads the Global HSE Culture initiatives at Svitzer, part of the A.P. Moller Maersk group.

Maeve is a chartered safety practitioner (CMIOSH) and a pioneer in applying adaptive and resilient human performance principles to enhance organizational safety. Her expertise focuses on creating effective management strategies that are not only innovative but are also deeply informed by her extensive background in consulting, academia, and management within high-risk industries, the built environment sector, and manufacturing.

Throughout her career, Maeve has been recognized for her contributions to safety innovation, notably for leading the IOSH PIPER Initiative, which connects academic research capabilities with industry partners. She also plays a vital role in the IOSH Performance and Development Committee, influencing safety practices on a global scale.

In her presentation, Maeve shares her insights on developing a safety culture that prioritizes adaptability and resilience, ensuring that safety management is both effective and responsive to the dynamic challenges of modern industries. Her approach offers valuable lessons on integrating safety deeply into the fabric of organizational behavior, promoting a culture where safety and efficiency are inextricably linked.

This episode provides listeners with an opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in safety culture today. Although Jay Allen was unable to conduct a follow-up interview with Maeve post-presentation, her session alone offers a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas that can be applied across various sectors to manage safety more effectively.

Tune into this insightful episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen to explore advanced safety culture techniques and gain a deeper understanding of how adaptive and resilient human performance principles can revolutionize safety management in any organization.

EP 614 - Maeve O’Loughlin

Welcome to a special edition of Safety FM with Jay Allen, featuring Josh, General Manager - People, Risk, and Sustainability at Mitchell Services. This episode includes Josh's compelling presentation from the Global Safety Innovation Summit in Australia and a thoughtful interview conducted at the Energy Safety Canada Conference in Banff.

Josh brings an extensive background in the global mining industry to his role, where he and his team have been recognized for their successful integration of contemporary safety principles into operational and leadership practices. His strategic and operational expertise has not only improved the management of critical risks but also enhanced Mitchell Services' ability to learn from and improve the safety of work.

As an accomplished public speaker, Josh reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and experiences with the wider community. He co-authored the book “4D’s for HOP and Learning Teams” and co-hosts the Brisbane Safety Differently book club. In 2023, his leadership and innovative practices earned his team the prestigious Australian WHS Team of the Year award from the Australian Institute of Health and Safety.

In this episode, listen to Josh share valuable insights into the integration of safety principles in the mining sector, and the tangible benefits they bring to organizational culture and operational efficiency. This insightful session from two prominent safety conferences offers listeners a unique perspective on leading safety practices and strategies from one of the industry's most effective leaders.

EP 616 - Josh Bryant

In today's episode of Safety FM Mini, Jay delves into the thought-provoking notion of questioning everything. Hear all about it today, on Safety FM Mini.

EP 617 - Mini - The Question Tattoo

Welcome to a special episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, featuring Dr. Matthew Hallowell, recorded at the Energy Safety Canada Conference 2024 in Banff. Dr. Hallowell, the founder and executive director of the Construction Safety Research Alliance and Executive Director of Safety Function, is a leading expert in the field of safety, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications on advanced safety metrics including leading indicators, energy-based safety, and precursor analysis.

In this episode, Dr. Hallowell provides a detailed overview of his keynote presentation, "Power of Collaboration in SIF Prevention: From TRIR to HECA." While listeners did not hear the original speech, Dr. Hallowell offers an in-depth post-speech interview where he examines the philosophical and statistical flaws of using traditional injury rates as the primary measure of safety. He introduces High-Energy Control Assessments (HECA) as a superior alternative.

HECA, grounded in the principles of human and organizational performance (HOP) and the science of energy-based safety, has been effectively operationalized and adopted on a large scale within a major economic sector. This model exemplifies the transformative power of collaboration, combining scientific precision with practical application.

Join us in this episode as Dr. Hallowell discusses the innovative approaches to safety management that are redefining industry standards. This engaging conversation, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Banff scenery, provides valuable insights into the future of safety and the critical role of collaboration in advancing workplace safety practices.

EP 618 - Dr. Matthew Hallowell

Today on Safety FM Mini - Lets take a moment for nostalgia. Hear about it now of Safety FM Mini.

EP 619 - Mini - The Nostalgia Moment

Welcome to another compelling episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, recorded live at the Energy Safety Canada Conference 2024. In this episode, we feature Brent Sutton and Josh Bryant, two thought leaders in the field of safety and operational excellence. 

Brent Sutton, the founder of Learning Teams Inc., has made significant strides in improving health and safety outcomes through operational learning and the application of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles. Known for his advocacy of doing safety "with people," Brent emphasizes the importance of involving frontline workers and organizations in learning and improving together. Brent is also a best-selling author, having written key safety books such as "The Practice of Learning Teams," "Learning from Everyday Work," and "4Ds for HOP and Learning Teams."

Josh Bryant, currently the General Manager of People, Risk, and Sustainability at Mitchell Services, brings extensive experience from working with some of the world’s largest global mining companies. At Mitchell Services, Josh and his team are recognized for their successful integration of contemporary safety principles into their operations, significantly enhancing the management of critical risks and improving the organization's ability to learn and enhance safety practices. Josh is also a co-author of "4D’s for HOP and Learning Teams" and co-hosts the Brisbane Safety Differently book club.

In their presentation, Brent and Josh discuss "Putting Critical Risk Management and HOP into Practice," exploring how to build and drive critical risk management that focuses on what truly matters. They delve into the use of the 4Ds framework, HOP principles, frontline insights, and operational learning to create effective and sustainable safety practices.

Join us as Brent and Josh share their expertise on how organizations can leverage critical risk management and HOP to achieve operational excellence and improve safety outcomes. This episode provides valuable insights and practical guidance for safety professionals looking to enhance their organization's safety culture and performance.

Tune in to Safety FM with Jay Allen for this informative and engaging discussion that highlights the power of collaboration, innovation, and practical application in the field of safety.

EP 620 - Brent Sutton & Josh Bryant

Today on Safety FM Mini we talk about foundation.

EP 621 - Mini - The Foundation

Today on Safety FM Mini, we discuss why you need a DPO.

EP 623 - Mini - You Need A DPO

Welcome to a special episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, featuring Laurin Mooney, recorded live at the Energy Safety Canada Conference 2024 in Banff. Laurin Mooney is an innovator and thought leader, best known for developing the "speaking IN®" strategy, a revolutionary approach for leaders who recognize that traditional "speaking up" methods are ineffective and often leave teams feeling powerless to learn.

In this episode, Laurin shares her expertise on creating conditions that enable individuals and organizations to thrive. Her "speaking IN®" strategy equips leaders with the keys to unlock learning, fostering an environment where it’s always safe and worthwhile to speak, and where leaders truly listen.

A former Emergency Department Nurse and Hospital Supervisor, Laurin witnessed firsthand how uncertainty and unexpected events impact outcomes. This experience led her to High Reliability Organizing (HRO), where she translated complex principles into 9 practical questions that make HRO understandable and actionable for beginners.

Throughout this engaging conversation, Laurin emphasizes the importance of changing the conversation first to make every other aspect of organizational safety and reliability easier. She provides actionable insights on how leaders can create a culture of psychological safety and continuous learning.

Tune into this episode to explore Laurin’s innovative approaches and discover how the right conversations can transform your organization. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to High Reliability Organizing, Laurin's strategies will help you create a more resilient and high-performing team.

Join us on Safety FM with Jay Allen for this enlightening discussion that promises to change the way you think about leadership, communication, and organizational safety.

EP 624 - Laurin Mooney

Today, the focus lies on the unexpected invitation to Safety FM Mini.

EP 625 - Mini = The Invite

Today Jay discusses the frustration of NOT doing the work. Hear all about it today on Safety FM Mini

EP 627 - Mini - Frustration

Today on Safety FM Mini it's all about building blocks.

EP 629 - Mini - Failure Is A Building Block

Today on the Mini, Jay asks a very important question.

EP 639 - Mini - Which Is The Priority?

This episode was pulled from the main story of The Rated R Safety Show on 7-30-2024

EP 640 - End Of Life Cycle

Today on Safety FM with Jay Allen, it's all about being fake.

EP 642 - This Podcast Is Fake

Today on Safety FM Mini, we discuss no replacement for the real thing.

EP 643 - Mini - No Replacement For The Real Thing

Today on Safety FM, we talk shop with Jim from Safety Wars.

EP 646 - Jim From Safety Wars

Listen to this edition of Safety FM Mini, as you prepare to return to work.

EP 675 - Mini - A Change Of Mindset

In this Safety FM Mini, Dr. Jay Allen explores why workplace change can be lightning fast in some organizations and painfully slow in others. From red tape to risk assessments, he breaks down the “manusia” that holds back progress—and asks why company size seems to determine how long it takes to get anything done. A short thought to take with you into the weekend.

EP 765 - Mini - The Bureaucracy of Change

In this repurposed main story from The Rated R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen explores why principles and values must serve as the true foundation of every decision inside your organization. When safety becomes about compliance instead of care, or optics instead of meaning, culture shifts stall before they start. Jay challenges listeners to rethink how they introduce change—adding to the wheel instead of tearing down the base—and reminds us that even long-standing values can (and should) evolve.

🎧 Tune in to Safety FM with Jay Allen for this reflective conversation on alignment, consistency, and the human side of organizational change.

EP 766 - The Foundation of Safety: Principles, Values, and the Cog of Change

When Amazon Web Services went down, so did the digital world — from Disney+ and Reddit to airlines and even McDonald’s. In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we dig into what really happened during the three-hour AWS outage, how a single point of failure brought global systems to a halt, and what it teaches us about redundancy, resilience, and risk in your own organization.

This show is brought to you by Safety FM — where we talk about the things that matter, even when the servers crash.

EP 768- The Day the Cloud Fell: Lessons from the AWS Outage

In today’s Safety FM Mini, Dr. Jay Allen reminds us that sometimes the most important safety focus is ourselves. From burnout to stress, mental health plays a crucial role in how we show up in every part of life. Jay shares a timely message on why taking a moment to breathe, reflect, or reach out can make all the difference — and introduces Rula, a service making high-quality therapy affordable and accessible for everyone.

Thousands are already finding support through Rula. Visit Rula.com/SAFETYFM
 to get started and let them know Safety FM sent you. You deserve mental healthcare that works with you, not against your budget.

EP 769 - Mini -Take a Pause for the Cause: Prioritizing Your Mental Health

In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we start with breaking news about a massive Gmail data breach affecting over 183 million users—and then take a hard turn into the workplace realities that mirror this kind of digital disaster. Jay shares a personal story from his career involving a major organizational data loss, the decision to hide it, and what that says about integrity, transparency, and leadership in the face of failure.

From cybersecurity warnings to lessons about accountability, this episode explores how the way we respond to breaches—digital or organizational—shapes trust, culture, and credibility.

🎙️ Originally featured on The Rated R Safety Show. Stream it now on Safety FM.

EP 770 - When Data Disappears: Breaches, Cover-Ups, and Lessons Learned

Today we take a turn and do something a little different on Safety FM Mini.

EP 771 - Mini -Let It Be Caught

In this repurposed segment from The Rated-R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen explores how technology designed to “keep us safe” has evolved into systems that monitor, measure, and manage every move we make.

From AI-driven productivity trackers to digital safety dashboards, organizations are chasing data at the expense of trust — confusing control with care. Jay examines what happens when observation replaces connection, and when the illusion of safety becomes more important than the experience of being safe.

This conversation challenges leaders to rethink what safety really means in a world obsessed with measurement — and reminds us that while systems can track behavior, only people can build trust.

EP 772 - Surveillance, Safety, and the Illusion of Trust

In this episode of Safety FM Mini, Jay Allen dives into the often-overlooked pain points within organizations — those persistent issues that seem to linger without resolution. Jay challenges leaders and teams alike to pause and truly listen to the people doing the work, as they often hold the insights needed to identify and solve recurring challenges. Whether it’s communication gaps, process breakdowns, or cultural barriers, this episode encourages a reflective look at how collaborative listening and feedback can lead to meaningful improvement.

Because sometimes, resolving pain points starts with one simple act — listening.

EP 773 - Mini - Pain Points

In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we explore the illusion of progress that often hides beneath corporate slogans and safety rebrands. Jay dives into why many organizations confuse change with true transformation — trading new posters and buzzwords for the hard, humble work of learning, listening, and leading differently.

From AI and hybrid work to shifting definitions of safety itself, this episode challenges you to ask: Are we really moving forward, or just painting over the same cracked wall? Real progress isn’t found in dashboards or TRIRs — it’s in trust, humility, and the uncomfortable questions that remind us we’re still alive and still learning.

🎧 Press play and rethink what “moving forward” really means.

EP 774 - The Mirage of Progress

In this episode of Safety FM Mini, host Jay Allen explores the moments in our careers and lives when we arrive at a crossroads — those pivotal points that demand a decision about where we go next. Jay challenges listeners to think about how they choose their direction: what drives their decisions, what influences them, and how they evaluate whether the path they’re taking is the right one.

It’s a short but powerful reflection on awareness, intention, and growth — a reminder that every choice shapes the journey ahead.

🎙️ Safety FM Mini — because sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes to spark a change in perspective.

EP 775 - Mini - Crossroads

In this episode, Jay sits down with Dr. Todd Conklin for a deep dive into his newest book, The Stability Trap: How Safe and Stable Organizations Still Find Ways to Fail and What To Do About This Problem. Together, they break down why even the most mature, stable safety systems are far more fragile than they appear—and how organizations unintentionally squeeze out the very capacity they rely on to prevent failure.

Todd shares how a conversation with David Woods sparked the initial idea, how the economy and pressure for shareholder value are influencing safety margins, and why organizations must rethink what “stability” actually means. They also explore how AI unexpectedly shaped the book’s ending, why AI won’t replace safety professionals, and how tools like NotebookLM can reorganize our thinking and reveal blind spots we didn’t know we had.

The two dive into the pitfalls of “Drive to Zero,” middle-management pressure, worker complacency narratives, brittle systems, pandemic lessons, wearables, and the paradox of calling a safety program “mature.” If you’re in safety, operations, leadership, or you simply care about how real work gets done, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at where the field is heading next.

A thoughtful, honest, and wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.

EP 776 - Inside “The Stability Trap” – Todd Conklin on Safety, AI, and the Illusion of Control

After seven years, 777 episodes, and more than 72.3 million listens, Jay Allen sits down behind the microphone one last time for Safety FM with Jay Allen. This is not a quick sign-off, not a fade-to-black, and not an ending without gratitude. This is a moment of reflection—an honest, heartfelt thank-you to every listener who made this show part of their routine, their workday, their commute, or their learning journey.

In this final episode, Jay opens up about why the time has come to close this chapter, how the show has evolved, and why the next phase of Safety FM lives within The Rated R Safety Show and Jay Allen in the Morning. He speaks directly from the heart about the interviews, the guests, the community, and the people who became part of the story along the way.

This episode is a celebration—a tribute to the conversations that changed perspectives, challenged systems, and connected people from all corners of the world. It’s a moment to pause, breathe, and acknowledge a journey that started as an idea and grew into something far bigger than anyone could have predicted.

And while this is goodbye for now, it is far from the end. Jay’s voice, curiosity, and commentary continue elsewhere on the network. This is simply the closing of one door and the gentle opening of another.

The episode concludes with “ Crossroads at the End of All Things,” an original track created together just days ago—an emotional, fitting final note for a show that has always been about connection, humanity, and the stories behind the work.

Thank you for the listens.

Thank you for the years.

Thank you for being part of this chapter.

Here’s to what comes next.



EP 777 - Goodbye for Now

FMCSA requires certain documents if you have vehicle operators. What kind of vehicle operators fall under the requirement?

EP 13- DQ files, are they important?

Today on The Jay Allen Show, we speak with Sidney Dekker.

Sidney Dekker is Professor and Director of the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, and Professor at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University in the Netherlands. Sidney has lived and worked in seven countries across four continents and won worldwide acclaim for his groundbreaking work in human factors and safety. 

Enjoy our limit commercial episode today, with Sidney Dekker on The Jay Allen Show

If you are interested in our HOP 101 Virtual Class go to SafetyFM.IO

Sidney Dekker

Today on The Jay Allen Show, Jay speaks with Tricia Kagerer. She is a book author, a pioneer in the field, and the first female recipient of the CSP Award of Excellence presented by the BCSP. During the conversation, Tricia discusses her career, how she got to where she is now, and how The B Words' concept came about.

Enjoy it today on The Jay Allen Show.

Safety FM would like to thank Air Med Care for being the signature sponsor of this episode!

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EP 159 - Tricia Kagrer

Changin Safety Cultures one Broadcast and one Podcast at a time.

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