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The Safety of Work

David Provan
Safety Science
Safety Culture
Safety Professionals
Safety Management Systems
Accident Investigation
Health and Safety Management
Safety Management
Workplace Safety
Organizational Goals
Subcontractors
Waterfall Train Derailment
Empirical Research
Professional Development
Safety Auditing
Risk Assessment
Katherine Kenny
NASA
Bureaucracy
Regulation
Construction Industry

Do you know the science behind what works and doesn’t work when it comes to keeping people safe in your organisation? Each week join Dr Drew Rae and Dr David Provan from the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University as they break down the latest safety research and provide you with practical management tips.

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Hosts

David Provan
Co-host with expertise in safety science and its practical applications.
Drew Rae
Co-host specializing in safety management and organizational practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • Fantastic work gents

    Your podcast is one of the best. I have learnt so much from you two. It’s amazing how often I use the learnings from your PC in situations that have nothing to do with traditional safety. Ever leader of people should be tuning in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZedsDead7
    Australia3 years ago
  • It’s an education

    I don’t work in safety or engineering, yet I find this podcast an education. I work in cybersecurity as a consultant and currently doing a masters. So I listen to this podcast to a) understand how some of the theories and practice could benefit cybersecurity, since safety is a much more mature discipline which I believe has faced similar challenges, and b) it is a useful resource for helping me with my own studies, reading and critiquing papers, how to conduct research, and how theory influences... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigman2001_gw
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • A must listen for anyone in safety

    When I learned of this unique podcast that critically analyzes the practices in safety with evidence from peer reviewed literature, I was thrilled - there is a dearth of critical thinking in our era, and this podcast goes a long way to ensure that people know of the evidence (or lack thereof) behind what they do. A great addition to the field of safety podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TanyaHewitt
    Canada3 years ago
  • Helpful

    Drew and David break down complex safety issues and theories into easy to understand and easy to listen to parts. What could easily be boring subject matter is not at all hard to listen to.

    Thanks for this great Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mumma Bec
    Australia4 years ago
  • Very informative

    Such a great podcast. Rather than just discussing aspects of safety, they examine research and help us interpret it which is very used

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CavallageriFC
    Australia4 years ago

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A must listen for anyone in safety: "This unique podcast critically analyzes practices in safety with evidence from peer reviewed literature."
Fantastic work gents: "Your podcast is one of the best. I have learnt so much from you two."
Educating Safety: "Bringing research to the real world... helping us safety types access, understand and hopefully put to good use safety science."
Helpful: "Drew and David break down complex safety issues into easy to understand and easy to listen to parts."
Engaging, factual and useful: "They have done a very good job of producing a podcast that uses research and empirical evidence."
Very informative: "Rather than just discussing aspects of safety, they examine research and help us interpret it."
It's an education: "I work in cybersecurity...a useful resource for helping me with my own studies, reading and critiquing papers."
My go-to safety podcast: "I feel more knowledgeable every time I listen to Drew and David."

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Ep. 127: Should safety education focus on hard skills
Q: Should safety education focus on hard skills or soft skills?
We should stop dividing the world into hard skills and soft skills or into STEM and humanities and just teach everyone both.
Ep. 115: Why are subcontractors at higher risk?
Q: Why are subcontractors at higher risk?
The higher risk is largely due to gaps in communication, unclear expertise related to specific conditions, and safety management systems that don't adequately support subcontractor operations.
Ep. 123: Is risk a science or a feeling?
Q: Is risk a science or a feeling?
Both; the discussion highlights the importance of integrating emotional intuition with analytical processes in risk evaluation.

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What is The Safety of Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the intersection of safety and science, the content covers a range of topics regarding safety management practices, the importance of evidence-based approaches, and critical analysis of existing theories in workplace safety. The engaging discussions involve not only the latest research but also practical tips for implementation in various organizational contexts. Episodes explore themes such as effective supervision, safety culture, and the implications of emerging technologies. Unique to this series is the methodical approach the hosts take, challenging conventional wisdom and advocating for critical thought in safety practices. This makes it particularly appealing for professionals across sectors who seek robust frameworks for ... more

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