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PreAccident Investigation Podcast

Todd Conklin
Safety Culture
Human Performance
Leadership
Safety Management
Risk Management
Workplace Safety
Safety
Psychological Safety
Organizational Culture
Organizational Change
Learning Teams
Systems Safety
Operational Excellence
Human Error
Gratitude
Healthcare
Safety Programs
Patient Safety
Organizational Learning
Trust

The Pre Accident Podcast is an ongoing safety podcast conversation of Human Performance, Systems Safety, & Safety Culture.

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In this episode, Todd explores the evolution of safety thinking—from blaming human error to creating systems that support reliable work. He discusses the normalization of deviance versus a deliberate shift toward a normalization of excellence, learni... more

This episode explores the promises and pitfalls of AI in safety work, centered on the book The AI Paradox in Safety by Brent Sutton and Brent Robinson. Todd and Brent discuss how AI can either amplify blame and surveillance or enable learning and imp... more

This episode argues that meaningful improvement rarely happens overnight. Big-bang rollouts and sudden change cause chaos, bugs, and unintended consequences, while slow, incremental implementations let organizations prototype, find hidden flaws, buil... more

In this episode Todd Conklin talks with David Keeling, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, about OSHA’s shift toward partnership, refreshing VPP, the new Safety Champions program, and focusing on serious injuries and fata... more

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Recent Guests

Brent Robinson
Co-author of The AI Paradox in Safety
The AI Paradox in Safety (author/co-author)
Episode: PAPod 618 - Poop In...Louder Poop Out?
Brent Sutton
Co-author of The AI Paradox in Safety
The AI Paradox in Safety (author/co-author)
Episode: PAPod 618 - Poop In...Louder Poop Out?
David Keeling
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
Episode: PAPod 616 - OSHA’s New Playbook: From Enforcement to Partnership
James Newman
Co-host of Counter Errorism podcast
Counter Errorism
Episode: PAPod 615 - Leaders First: Why Safety Starts at the Top
Ken Madsen
Co-host of Counter Errorism podcast
Counter Errorism
Episode: PAPod 615 - Leaders First: Why Safety Starts at the Top
Jen Long
Facilitator of accountability labs for a charity client; co-presenter in the discussion
Own Up/Own Up Labs (referenced as Jen Long, ownup.com)
Episode: PAPod 614 - Accountability Labs: Learning to Have Each Other’s Back
Toni Vere
Regional health and safety advisor for Finning Canada; singer-songwriter
Finning Canada
Episode: PAPod 613 - Don't Shoot the Dog: A Song for Safer Workplaces
David Woods
Professor of safety science featured in the conversation
Episode: PAPod 610 - Rock the Boat: Reimagining Safety Science with Dr. David Woods PART ONE
Ra Donda
Healthcare worker whose case brought attention to patient safety and accountability
Independent advocate/speaker
Episode: PAPod 609 - Ra Donda Brings Us Up to Speed on Her Effort to Change the World

Host

Todd Conklin
Host of Pre Accidents Investigation Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 342 ratings
  • Inspiring!

    It’s such a breath of fresh air to spin all things safety from the historical approach to this new age approach. It boils down to something so simple that it’s scary. The truth. If company’s want to know the truth, the absolute truth, and nothing but the truth … scaaarrryyy!!! To face something scary, you have to be brave. Appreciate the work you’re putting into this mindset.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Khzarmah
    Canada2 months ago
  • Outstanding!

    Outstanding! Insightful, challenging, and entertaining. This is my favorite podcast and look forward to each release.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theo SM
    United States10 months ago
  • I’ve been listening for a decade and might have just heard the best show yet

    I just finished the hour long patient safety episode and it was the right message at the right time. I have learned a ton from Todd and his guest, but this one was above average.

    Todd, don’t feel like you have to keep the guest interviews to 20-30 minutes, longer is better. Every interview leaves me wanting more. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garnede
    United Statesa year ago
  • This is my best Safety Podcast

    Hi Todd, Thank you for the Pre-Accidental Podcast. I have been listening to these podcasts consistently since 2020. I love your humanity, your generosity and your ability to connect, bring others great Safety Leaders into the conversations. I learned and still learning so many new ideas for safety and employee engagement listening to your Podcasts. It’s great to see the new energies whenever I apply the new ideas at work, especially the team learnings and having earnest conversations with wo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Betty - CI
    Australia2 years ago
  • Free time

    Listen to Tood is the best thing you can do with your free time. And remember, time is your most important commodity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mpolity
    Brazil3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for practical safety leadership guidance and its ability to connect theory with real-world practice.
Fans appreciate actionable insights, storytelling, and learning from near misses to improve safety culture.
The host is celebrated for humanity, generosity, and connecting great safety leaders into meaningful conversations.

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#87
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Apple Podcasts
#36
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Apple Podcasts
#195
United Kingdom/Government
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#36
Italy/Government
Apple Podcasts
#126
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#211
Germany/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

PAPod 618 - Poop In...Louder Poop Out?
Q: Why do you emphasize the paradox in your book and in this discussion?
Because AI simultaneously offers opportunities for better safety analytics and predictive insights while also enabling new forms of surveillance and control that can erode trust. The paradox lies in using AI to learn and improve rather than to punish and blame.
PAPod 618 - Poop In...Louder Poop Out?
Q: What's the core concern about AI in safety that you want leaders to understand?
AI amplifies existing organizational culture and weak signals, so if you have a constructive safety culture, AI can enhance learning; if the culture is poor, AI will magnify problems. Governance and assurance are essential to steer AI toward learning and improvement rather than blame.
PAPod 616 - OSHA’s New Playbook: From Enforcement to Partnership
Q: What role do predictive analytics and emerging technologies play in OSHA's approach?
They are central to moving beyond hindsight metrics; OSHA aims to use predictive analytics to identify and prevent hazards before incidents occur, involving employers in upfront conversations about technology and processes.
PAPod 616 - OSHA’s New Playbook: From Enforcement to Partnership
Q: Bring us up to speed with what's happening in OSHA.
OSHA is pursuing a rebranding toward partnership, expanding programs like VPP and Safety Champions, and focusing on leadership engagement and proactive safety culture, while maintaining enforcement where necessary.
PAPod 613 - Don't Shoot the Dog: A Song for Safer Workplaces
Q: Walk us through your process for writing a song about Hop and safety, from idea to final lyric.
Toni details journaling and conversations with herself to surface frustrations heard on the shop floor, then moving to guitar work in the studio. She explains how the song was shaped over a few hours and how it aims to capture the tension between improving safety and the realities of frontline work, with John Prine-inspired storytelling.

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A rigorous, practitioner-focused series exploring safety science, human performance, and safety culture in complex systems. Episodes frequently center on leadership, learning from near misses, and building resilient organizations, with a strong emphasis on practical tools like learning teams, storytelling, pre-job planning, and compassionate leadership. Guests range from academic researchers to frontline safety leaders, pilots, and healthcare professionals, often connecting theory to real-world applications in industries like aviation, healthcare, and manufacturing. The show stands out for its candid conversations about organizational learning, psychological safety, and the tension between rigid procedures and adaptive work, making it valua... more

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2. Brent Sutton
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4. James Newman
5. Ken Madsen
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7. Toni Vere
8. David Woods

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