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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.

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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.

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Welcome to a special edition of Safety FM with Jay Allen, featuring Josh Bryant, 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.

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