When you ask a supervisor why they didn’t report something, and they say, ‘Because I didn’t want to lose my job,’ that’s a safety system problem.” James Junkin, MS, CSP, MSP, SMP, ASP, CSHO In this week’s new episode of The Risk Matrix Podcast, James shares a field story from early in his career—responding to a catastrophic steel mill explosion where miscommunication, fear, and silence had deadly consequences. Alongside Dr. Logan F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM, the conversation unpacks: • The difference between accountability and blame • Why punitive policies don’t prevent incidents • What safety leaders must do to foster trust in the system 🎧 Episode 107: Accountability or Blame? Safety Investigations and the No-Blame Debate Now available on: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gAchY7xx Spotify: https://lnkd.in/grDXi4x6 Apple:https://lnkd.in/gsqpxQDp

Are we getting accountability wrong? In Episode 107 of The Risk Matrix Podcast, hosts James Junkin, MS, CSP, MSP, SMP, ASP, CSHO and Dr. Logan F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM dig into one of safety’s most uncomfortable truths: both extreme blame and no-blame cultures fail to deliver results. What does it really mean to be accountable and who should be held responsible when safety systems break down? This conversation explores: ▪️ The disconnect between policy and field practice ▪️ The risks of relying on “unpreventable misconduct” defenses ▪️ Why trust, not fear, builds lasting safety performance 🎧 Accountability or Blame? Safety Investigations and the No-Blame Debate Now streaming on your favorite podcast platform or on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gafwnrXf

Safety investigations are never simple. In Episode 107 of The Risk Matrix Podcast, hosts Logan F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM and James Junkin, MS, CSP, MSP, SMP, ASP, CSHO revisit the debate around accountability, blame, and the gray area in between. When a safety incident happens, how do you hold people responsible without punishing the wrong person—and what does real accountability look like on the job site? Catch up on the conversation wherever you get your podcasts or on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gafwnrXf

Being seen as the “safety cop” can create distance... not connection. On The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management, Hal Wheatley, CSP talks with Michael Zalle about shifting the role of safety from enforcement to advocacy. Yes, procedures matter. But it's changing perceptions with a people-first mindset that helps them stick. Hal shares how safety leaders can lead with care and consistency, transformation their perception from disciplinarians to allies. Allies who champion the well-being of the people doing the work. 👉 Check it out.  🎧 Listen to the full episode with Hal Wheatley on The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management: Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/45KUKHo Spotify: https://bit.ly/45KrXTi YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gnat29wE #TheCanaryReport #SafetyLeadership #HalWheatley #PeopleFirstSafety #WorkplaceCulture #EHSInnovation #ConstructionSafety #HumanConnection

Learn how to address modern slavery risk in global supply chains, identify risk exposure, establish strategy and process, upskill staff, comply with the Modern Slavery Act and make a positive social impact on modern slavery. In this episode at Supply Chain Partners TV and Podcast, we are joined by Dr Stephen Morse, the Chief Executive Officer of Unchained Solutions Pty Limited Solutions, to discuss combating modern slavery risk in global supply chains. 🔹 We discuss the industries in global supply chains at high risk of modern slavery and the extent of this risk. 🔹 Stephen provides an overview of the Modern Slavery Act and identifies key challenges associated with complying with the Act. 🔹 Stephen explains how to respond to a case of modern slavery if your organisation suspects situations of modern slavery in their operations or supply chains. 🔹 Stephen shares a real-life client example of how Unchained Solutions has helped its clients to combat modern slavery risk in global supply chains and key lessons learned. 🔹 We unpack Unchained’s 5-part Modern Slavery Turnkey Solution including Strategy, Analysis, Training, Documents and Research. #ModernSlavery #RiskManagement #Research #Training #Compliance #SupplyChain

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ If your awareness programme still celebrates “100% training completion,” you’re optimising for paperwork, not risk reduction. In our latest episode, Eliot sits down with Maxime Cartier (Head of Human Risk, Hoxhunt) to dismantle outdated KPIs and replace them with signals that actually map to behaviour change. What’s covered: How to spot and retire vanity metrics and what to track instead (unique reporters, time-to-report, first-time reporter conversion, repeat-reporter growth). Why mature programmes borrow from public health and road safety (exposure, adoption, intervention fidelity, near-miss reporting). Early indicators that change is happening before loss metrics move. How to make behavioural metrics land with your board, not just your CISO. 🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q03Gqwlp0

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ Vanity metrics out, behavioral impact in — how to measure security awareness that truly drives change.

"If I ask most directors... do you think this is a safe business? Almost always the answer is yes, I do. And I don't find it difficult to start to unwind that belief." This stark observation from legal expert Aaron Guilfoyle highlights a dangerous blind spot in boardrooms across Australia. In our latest podcast episode, Aaron shares his dual perspective as former prosecutor and current business advisor: ⚡ How "doing too well" in safety can actually be a red flag ⚡ Why the coroner described Dreamworld's safety systems as "rudimentary at best" ⚡ The critical questions every board must ask about their business risks ⚡ What happens when investigators discover the gap between safety reports and reality From someone who's seen both sides of safety prosecutions, this is essential listening for anyone in leadership. Out tomorrow, Thursday 4th September. Comment Podcast and follow to receive a DM with the episode link. #BoardGovernance #SafetyLeadership #DueDiligence

Paperwork might get lighter, but the responsibility to keep your people safe never does. In Episode 105 of The Risk Matrix, James Junkin, MS, CSP, MSP, SMP, ASP, CSHO and Logan F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM break down OSHA’s proposed rollbacks and what they mean for safety professionals. The conversation looks at three areas under review: ◼ Respirator requirements ◼ Construction illumination ◼ The General Duty Clause At the center of this discussion is a rebalancing of risk, regulation, and responsibility. Some of these proposals may reduce paperwork, but none reduce the duty to protect workers. That responsibility never goes away. The job has always been the same: protect your people and bring them home safe. Catch the newest episode of The Risk Matrix and hear the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

What are the consequences of the new BSR regime?  'Everyone's worrying about the regulation, new regulations. But it's just that dutyholders are carrying more responsibility. There have been unintended consequences, of course, like skilling, proving competence, and training, and that sort of area is interesting.'  In the latest episode of The Resibuild Podcast, David Jones discusses the impact of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on the industry, the changing competence requirements, and their implications for stakeholders.   To discover his expert insights into the topic, watch our full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dxxAsJgr  You can also stream the full episode on Spotify and Pocket Casts. #BSR #Competency #TheResibuildPodcast #UKConstruction #BuildingSafety