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Comment on Accident Causation by Dean R. Spitzer, Ph.D.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:19:38 +0000

Great summary of the continuing challenges of behavior-based safety. It is irrefutable that unsafe behaviors cause the overwhelming majority of accidents. The biggest barrier to getting organizations to take it seriously is that they don’t appreciate the risk. I have worked in many organizations that were lucky enough to have very few actual accidents, despite a lot of unsafe behavior. Relying on luck is not a good approach to management!

Comment on 216 - Shawn M. Galloway On Technical And Cultural Training by Doug Crann

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:13:53 +0000

Great clip Shawn. This message is perhaps one the most important lessons employers need to learn in every industry. It is a focal point of my business as I teach clients to integrate safety into their businesses.

Thanks for putting it so eloquently.

Comment on Personal Development – The Books I Read in 2011 by marie brice

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:21:51 +0000

Shawn that is mighty humbling… I know you spend a lot of time on planes but crikey that’s a lot of trees!

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Fred Ravenscraft

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:26:11 +0000

FREDERICK RAVENSCRAFT 155 Bella Vista Circle • Kyle, TX 78640 • fravenscraft@fuse.net • (512) 262-0456

I have over fifteen (15) years of experience in environmental health and safety and industrial hygiene, and have been awarded with the Department of Energy Tri-Star and OSHA VPP Star for safety excellence in going over ten years without accident or injury. Some of my achievements include: • Managed occupational health, respiratory protection, air monitoring, and medical surveillance programs • Managed DHS chemical reporting and facility security • Responsible for EHS management at multiple locations for OSHA/MSHA/EPA/DOT compliance • Provided ergonomic solutions through equipment design and process reviews • Continually exceeding performance expectations, generating cost savings, inventing solutions and energizing companies around improvements

Please call my home phone (512-262-0456) night or day if you have any questions or would like to arrange an interview. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications and candidacy in further detail. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Comment on The 56 Books I Read in 2009 by Shawn Galloway

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:52:06 +0000

If you visit Amazon.com and search for the book you are interested in you will find the summary you are looking for.

-Shawn M. Galloway

Comment on The 56 Books I Read in 2009 by SHAILESH

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:09:39 +0000

Can you share summary of those books ?

Comment on 123 - Leadership Communication: Sticky ROA by Bradley Hartmann

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:08:52 +0000

Great point re: ROA! That concept is critical when giving presentations also. I had the pleasure of seeing Dan Heath speak & he averaged 2 words per slide….2! He used cool images & key words to emphasize the stories he was telling. Very memorable - high ROA!

Great book on presentation design is Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds.

Comment on 132 - Never Let Your Kids Drive While Distracted: The Science Explained by Harriman Isa Oyofo

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:22:31 +0000

Very good insight into basic safety hints.

Comment on Personal Development – The Books I Read in September 2011 by Pat Papoutsis

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:21:14 +0000

Going for Lords of Strategy!

Comment on 127 - Making Safety A Habit: But Which One by Finn Schefstad

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:54:30 +0000

Shawn,

I like the concept. Given the multitude of job tasks performed on any given day by an employee, getting them to focus on the behaviors that will pay the biggest dividends is crucial. It’s another way at looking at a behavior based safety process. The key to all of this is using the data to helping them figure out which ones.

Comment on On Behaviors: Causation, or Prevention? by Goke Akingbade

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:32:53 +0000

Hello. I strongly believe that the way an employee engages in his job task is largely dependent on his behaviour towards safety.If he works unsafely,is he being educated or informed on how he can work safely.Behaviour based safety is crucial in an organization,because through research,investigation,the root cause of accidents,injuries and reasons why workers engage in unsafe acts will be discovered.

Comment on Combining Safety and Quality - A Practical Case Study by Safety Signs

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:32:55 +0000

safety in a company can be increased by using proper safety signs. i thank you for sharing all the knowledge.

Comment on On Behaviors: Causation, or Prevention? by Mark Casebeer

Sun, 29 May 2011 04:36:25 +0000

I think the biggest challenge any safety program has is striving to be better. If we can just start buy asking why, and stop looking at who we will start changing behaviors that will last.

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Tom Flaten

Wed, 18 May 2011 03:38:29 +0000

Contract field position(s)for transportation loss control safety professional (no generalists please). Growing company seeks additional capacity in TX, NJ, NY, Dakotas, WY/ID/MT (and any other area of country) would be considered.

Please email copy of resume. Thank you for your consideration.

Tom Flaten VP - Operations & Marketing Thorn Valley Enterprises taflaten@thornvalleyent.net www.thornvalleyent.com

Comment on 178 - Motivation Through Fear: How To Destroy An Effective Culture by anonymous

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:00:12 +0000

I hope you words don’t fall on deaf ears. But the way I see it, USA in particular has reached such a point of “excellence” that money matters first. The workers in various industries are turning into commodity. The upper management are making money by employing the approach of motivation through fear. If management is making money and inherently believes that employees are commodity, why change? Until management suffers the consequence equivalent to the power they wield, nothing will change. The self evident truth: when a person is given the equivalent authority for the responsibility he is burdened with, there is peaceful progress, else there is injustice. Today in the name of money, leadership: has the authority with less responsibility; is quickly bailed out when it fails; is rewarded disproportionately when it succeeds primarily because of the efforts of the subjects. The subjects: pay for the failures of the leadership and for their own failures. There is something inherent in the modern-day western culture that needs to be cleaned up before social-economic equitability can even begin to grow. Capitalism sees the human as a utility/commodity.

Comment on 175 - Why We Fail to See Risk by Linda

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:41:45 +0000

the link took me to a different podcast, not the “why we fail to see risk” Any idea why? thanks

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Christopher Edwards

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:39:02 +0000

We seek 4 safety representatives that have 5 or more years in safety, and can also perform audits and investigations. The jobs are located in New Mexico and Utah and we pay travel and per diem. Needed immediately. You may call me at 337-356-1966 or send a resume to cedwards@amfireandsafety.com

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by James Hughes

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:10:45 +0000

James M Hughes 1550 Rowell Rd. Coldwater, MS 38618 Home (662) 233-1087 Cell (704) 472-5300 jhughes1963@att.net __________________________________________________________________________________________ Self-Motivated Safety, Health & Environmental Manager …Excel in training programs to decrease OSHA Recordable Injuries… Highly experienced professional with over 11 years of experience in all Safety related functions. Exceptional strengths in training and program development. Achieved and sustained “ZERO” OSHA Recordable Injuries in 2008 for a 150 employee facility. Strong, multi-talented, organized, responsible, honest, dedicated, quick learner and problem-solving skilled. Solid leadership and proven record of reducing injuries. Expedited accomplishments in: • Company/OSHA Regulations • Fire Protection/Prevention/Brigades • Hazard Communication • Emergency Evacuation • CPR/First Aid/AED • Lockout/Tagout • Machine Guarding • Industrial Powered Trucks • Personal Protective Equipment • Emergency Response Leader • Confined Spaces • Walking Surfaces • Fall Protection • Workplace Violence • Activity Based Safety System (ABSS) • 2 Minute Daily Safety Drill Creator • Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Instructor ___________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK EXPERIENCE Georgia-Pacific Memphis TN July 2010 – January 2011 Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (Plant Closure)

• Annual training of Company/OSHA Regulations via group meetings • Organized and controlled the Unsafe Work Habit Observation Program • Created a Weekly Safety Stand Down on each shift which ultimately reduced workplace injuries that had been sustained incident free for 399 days. • Administrator and primary ownership of the 2010 Environmental Audit which began with 84 findings on a Self-Assessment and was reduced to 3 minor findings on a third party audit within a six week time frame. • Attended Behavior Based Safety (BBS) training and implementation at another Georgia-Pacific location • Overseer of obsolete/unnecessary conveyor cross walks that were eliminated to curtail risk of incidents • Director of Safety Awareness Celebration achievements • Worked intently with various contractors on the closure of a 10,000 gallon UST

AGI Media (A MeadWestvaco Resource) November 1994 – March 2009 (Plant Closure)

SH&E/Technical Training Manager, Grover, NC September 1998 – March 2009

• Implemented Fire Protection/Prevention/Brigades, Hazard Communication, Emergency Evacuation, CPR/First Aid/AED, Lockout/Tagout, Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Disorders, Machine Guarding, • Train the Trainer on various types of Industrial Powered Trucks, Respiratory Protection, Blood borne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hearing Conservation, Emergency Response Team Director, Confined Spaces, Walking Surfaces, Fall Protection, and Workplace Violence. • Safety Team Administrator, Ergonomics Program Director, Quest Data Placement, Safety Awareness Day Celebration Coordinator, Work Force Development Train the Trainer for the creation of Qualification Checklists (QCL) for specific pieces of manufacturing equipment, streamlined intently with Cleveland Community College with a state grant for advancement training in numerous departments.

Accomplishments • Achieved and sustained “ZERO” OSHA Recordable Injuries for a 150 employee facility. The Grover, plant was the only facility that had no injuries in 2008 out of all other MeadWestvaco facilities in the US and Canada due to specific training and technical skills. • Systems Applications & Products (SAP) Production Seminar Instructor & Material Master Data Creator. Conducted training to all managers and production employees on the proper procedures to transact confirmations. This process includes creating material from Bill of Material (BOM), Routings, Error Resolution and Shop Floor Paperwork (production orders).

James M Hughes _________________________________________________________________________________________

Machine/Technician/ Operator, Grover, NC April 1998 - September 1998

• Operated, maintained, and repaired various machines in the printing industry. Including Heidelberg Folders and Stitchers, Polar Draw Knife Cutters, Rollem Inlay Machines, MBO Folders, Bobst Die-Cutting Machines, Strahn Henshaw Paper Sheeter, Vega Gluing Machines, Jagenberg Gluing Machines, CD Digi Gluing Machine, Kluge Foil Stamping/Die-Cutting Machines.

Transferred from the Jacksonville, IL facility maintaining the same job title and duties.

Machine/Technician/ Operator, Jacksonville, IL November 1994 - April 1998 (Transfer to new facility) _________________________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION Cleveland Community College, Kings Mountain, NC NCCER Transcript/Certification, Stick, Mig and Tig Welding, (Transcript ID# 6989249)

Cleveland Community College, Shelby, NC Certificate, Maintenance/Electrical

Anchors of Leadership, AGI Grover, NC Certificate, Management Leadership, Anchors of Leadership

MWV Learning Center, Itasca, IL SAP Trainer, SAP Production Train the Trainer Seminar

MWV Corporate Location, Glen Allen, VA Certificate, Supervisor Management, American Management Association: Management Skills for New Supervisors ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_________________________________________________________________________________________

Accreditations and licenses

Cleveland Community College Welding Transcript # 6989249

Anchors of Leadership SAP Production Train the Trainer Seminar MeadWestvaco: Supervisory Safety Training Leadership Workshop

American Management Association: Management Skills for New Supervisors.

Ergonomics Center of North Carolina: Ergonomics Evaluation

Padgett/Thompson: OSHA Recordkeeping.

J.J. Keller & Associates: Forklift Train the Trainer Seminar

North Carolina Department of Labor: ASSEE CE. 10 hr. OSHA Training Course

Bobst of Roseland, NJ: High Speed Die-Cutting Seminar

Comment on 116 – Behavior-Based Safety Software: To Purchase or Create? by Health and safety Toronto

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:19:40 +0000

The safety culture of an organization is the product of individual and group values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies and patterns of behavior that determine the commitment to, and the style and proficiency of, an organization’s health and safety management.It is important to identify the perception of the organization’s safety culture as it represents a critical factor influencing multiple aspects of human performance and organizational safety.There is now a move to apply the concept of safety culture at the individual level. Mearns et al.,highlight that although safety culture was a concept originally used to describe the inadequacies of safety management that result in major disasters, it is interesting that the concept is now being applied to explain accidents at the individual level.A lot of attention has focused on the causes of occupational incidents. When incidents occur in the workplace it is important to understand what factors (human, technical, organizational) may have contributed to the outcome in order to avoid similar incidents in the future. Through developing an understanding of why and how incidents occur, appropriate methods for incident prevention can be developed.However, a number of major disasters have brought attention to the impact of organizational factors (i.e. policies and procedures) on the outcome of safety performance, with numerous inquiries identifying safety culture as having a definitive impact on the outcome of the disaster. Nice information.

Comment on 168 – Personal Family Safety Focus: Do You Have One? – Culture Shock With Shawn Galloway by Health and safety Toronto

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:19:22 +0000

Comment on About by marsh c

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:18:06 +0000

I hope you get a kick out of the following youtube video hit - The WHMIS Warble. I’m one of the safety officers at my school so I thought I’d write a song about WHMIS to help with our training. Enjoy!

http://bit.ly/hInu8i Sincerely, Marsh

Comment on 158 - Know Your People: Culture Shock with Shawn Galloway by Howard F. Miller

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:40:59 +0000

This is a good one Shawn. Also, wanted to wish everyone at ProAct a great holiday season.

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Keith Gaffney

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:43:09 +0000

I am currenlty condcuting a search for an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for a client located in Seattle, Washington. The division is an $80 Million supplier of components untilized within the aeropsace, oil & gas, nuclear, and marine industries. The incumbent will report to the President and will have complete responsibility for all aspects of EH&S with 50% of their time supporting a superfund environmental clean up. Compensation is a base between $70,000 to $100,000 plus 10% bonus. They would also consider going higher.

If interested pleasae forward a copy of your resume to Keith Gaffney, kg@gaffneyinc.com.

Thank you.

Comment on Part 1 of 3: Applying Lean & Six Sigma Principles to Behavior Based Safety by kopstar

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:31:15 +0000

True Lean has safety and quality built into the process and by definition Behavioral Safety. The first consideration of any Lean processes whether defining standards or improving them involves ensuring safety is inherent in them.

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Mike Hart

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:56:18 +0000

My communication firm supports a number of engineering firms engaged in environmental remediation. Our work increasingly involves safety communications.

I am currently looking for a senior safety communicator for a 12 month assignment in western Washington state. This could be a safety person with skills and an eye for effective communication or a communication person with a strong suit in safety space. I need someone who knows safety communication campaigns and approaches.

The need is immediate.

Please contact Mike Hart Communication Designs, Inc. 208-528-7672 mike@at@comdesigns.com

@at@ is to throw off the robots that harvest emails from web posts.

Comment on 149 - Effective Communication: Culture Shock With Shawn Galloway by Mike Hart

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:44:56 +0000

My communication company supports a number of large engineering companies involved in environmental remediation. Safety communication has become a staple for us. I am in need of a seasoned safety communicator to work on a 12 month assignment (longer if person is successful). I figure posting a comment on this video would be a good way to find just such a person.

I could use a safety person with strong communication leanings or a communication person with an interest in safety. I need a senior level or experienced person.

If you know of anyone on the market and willing to live in western Washington, I would love to hear from them in the next few weeks (October 2010).

Mike Hart President Communication Designs, Inc. mike@AT@comdesigns.com

Comment on 138 - An Unlikely Tool To Improve Safety by Denise

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:55:30 +0000

I love your podcast, Shawn. Let’s talk about trading links.

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Ashley Henning

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:11:41 +0000

Meat packing company on a lean journey is looking for a safety manager with a lean mindset. Safety manager will have the full support of an organization who believes building a lean culture is essential to managing safety and all aspects of the organization. To learn more about joining our team for this exciting journey please contact Michael Herrera at 806-966-8213 or Myrna Balderrama at 806-966-8381

Thanks for your help!

JBS | 5950 Trails End Road | Cactus, Texas 79013 | Fax 970.346.4780

Comment on 108 - Live At NSC And A Three-Step Coaching Model by Starry

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:40:28 +0000

108 - Live At NSC And A Three-Step Coaching Model

I was listening to your podcast and you mentioned that you could send the steps and some other material to help to safety training.

Could you please send it to me....

great podcast so far

Starry

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by David Anspaugh

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:06:59 +0000

David Anspaugh Rockford, IL 61108 (815)399-6329 Fritz5668@ameritech.net

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position with an organization that values the importance that safety and the environment has on the bottom line. Seeking to be part of an organization where my skills acquired through extensive training and experience in the EHS field can be utilized to the fullest potential. To have the opportunity for growth and valued contributions is highly desired.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Over eighteen years of experience and achievement in the Environmental and Safety Field. Effective manager of diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of outstanding EHS service. Demonstrated ability to effectively reduce recordable injuries by obtaining employee ‘buy in’ to safety programs. Experienced in the ability to evaluate company safety position, asses emerging needs, implement solutions, and utilize knowledge of EHS and new technologies to meet company goals.

REVELANT EXPERIENCE Chem Processing,Inc. Rockford, IL Known for its comprehensive metal finishing capability base, CPI consistently exceeds the most complex and demanding customer specifications. Moreover, it has set the standard for sophisticated and leading edge environmental protection in its industry. The company has earned a reputation for exceptional quality and consistency by continuously searching for new technologies, equipment and processes to meet customers’ changing needs. The company offers a profusion of different processes for over 250,000 parts for more than. 1500 customers.

Environmental/Safety Director 2007-present • Targeted recordable and minor injuries by creating a program using past data to zero in high rate injuries resulting in a 75% reduction in recordable injuries and a 50% reduction in minor injuries. • Successfully re-energized a failing safety committee into a useable tool for the production floor as well as management. 100% participation was the result of the transformation. • Successful in negotiating a new hazardous waste disposal contract resulting in a 67% savings. • Successfully reduced the cost of outside environmental consulting by 63% by completing all environmental reporting personally. • Reduced OSHA Dart rate from 7.1 to .98. • Reduced insurance MOD rate from 1.12 to .89. • Reduced outside safety training cost by 96%. • Averted an OSHA inspection due to previous DART rate. • Just received OSHA “SHARP/VPP” award. Only 28 companies received this award in the state of Illinois. • Successfully guided company through EPA inspections. • Created a recycling program which reduced landfill waste by 70%.

Amerock Corporation- Div of Newell Rubbermaid Rockford, IL

A 340MM cabinet and window hardware maker which ceased its manufacturing in 2006 to become an importer/exporter. Before the closure Amerock was the industry leader in window and cabinet hardware in the U.S. They produced hardware from blanking, molding, plating and packaging bar coding the finished product. Amerock had more then 1500 employees at its height in 2004.

EHS Technician 1990-2006 • Successfully completed 16 years at Amerock without single EPA violation. • Consistently stayed under budget for 16 years. • Successful in helping reduce the operating cost of our quality and environmental lab. • Successfully reduced the cost and amount of waste oil generated by 32%. • Successful in helping keep a 1500 workforce below the industry DART rate. • Received over 30 specialized training certificates in safety and environment.

EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1986-1987 Business Management University of Wisconsin Parkside 1989-1990 Rock Valley College 2004-2006 Certified Paralegal Registered CNA, State of Illinois University of Arizona College of Medicine 2007 Advanced Hazmat Life Support Certified

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Winnebago County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Treasurer Emergency Conference Planning Committee, Executive Board Stateline American Society of Safety Engineers, Current President US Department of Homeland Security CERT Responder Rockford Area Economic Development Committee, Executive Board Christian Life School EPO, Advisor

INTERESTS Family, Church, Fishing

Comment on The 56 Books I Read in 2009 by Deborah Mackin

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:06:33 +0000

Terry and Shawn - Thanks for making me Ms. November. I hope you found the Tool Kit helpful. We have many free documents online at the website to support the strategies in the book. You are an inspiration to us all and have set a high bar for the rest of us to follow in 2010. Happy New Year! Deborah Mackin

Comment on 88 – Is Your Safety Focus Out Of Touch With Reality? by Safety Proffessionals and Training

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:14:21 +0000

I am amazed I stumbled into this topic some how, the way you put it ,it was really nice.

Comment on 104 – Lean Behavior-Based Safety Certification – A Three-Day Workshop by Unagha oluchi chibuzor

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:45:19 +0000

i will like to participate in the workshop.am a safety practitioner about starting my professional training with the safety body in Nigeria.my passion for safety need need your help because safety is not practise in my country.So please help me to improve.

Comment on What are Values? by James Roughton

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:04:18 +0000

Thanks Shawn for posting my information.

Comment on 89 - Hard Measurements for Soft Science: Behavior-Based Safety Has Evolved by John Gallagher

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:18:52 +0000

The more employees have a say in safety management, the more they will buy into maintaining a safer workplace.

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Kevin Riley

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:21:43 +0000

Kevin Riley HSE Representative Contact Tel : 601-716-6699 e-mail : Kriley@ism.brcoxmail.com

Address 19654 Riverline Drive East Saucier, Ms 39574

Profile Objective I am seeking a position in health, safety and environmental to provide quality assurance and a safe working environment.

Key Skills Proficient or familiar with a vast array of programming languages, concepts and technologies, including: Microsoft excel Knowledge of drilling rigs Safety oriented MMS Regulations Microsoft office People skills Dependable OSHA

Education 1996 - 2000 Stone High School 2000 - 2001 Pearl River Community College 2002 - 2003 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 2007 - 2007 Texas A & M University - (OSHA 501)

Work Experience Ensco Drilling Company Roustabout 2001 - 2002  Offloading / back loading supplies with crane.  Kept Drilling rig maintenance  Any duties that were needed Atwood Oceanics Company Floor hand / Derrickman 2003 - 2004  Trip Pipe on drill floor  Kept munificence on mud pumps  Assisted mud engineer  Assisted driller DC International Safety Company HSE / Compliance 2004 - 2006  Perform compliance audits on drilling rigs.  Kept drilling rigs in compliance with MMS, OSHA.  Provided on site safety monitoring of drill crew.  Incident investigation – root cause analysis.  Held safety meetings. International Safety Management Consultant Project Safety Supervisor 2006 - Present  Ensured safe productivity on project site.  Held safety meetings and tool box topics  Reviewed JSEA’s  Provided compliance audits on project  Site safety observations  Implemented safe working procedures for clients

Exxon Mobil Contract Company HSE Representative 2009 - Present  Provide safe quality assurance production  Implement safe behavioral safety  Loss prevention systems; Loss prevention observations  Provide site safety supervision  Responsible for job safety observation program  Monitor SIMOPS on site  Report to Exxon project engineers  Hold safety meetings  PPE inspections  Root cause; incident / accident investigation and reportins

Certifications and Training OHSAS 18001 ISO 14000 OSHA 501 OSHA-HAZWOPER IADC RIG PASS/PEC CARD FALL PROTECTION PPE RIGGER TRAINING HYDROGEN SULFIDE WATER SURVIVAL FIRE FIGHTING LOSS PREVENTION SYSTEMS RIGGING SITE SAFETY AUDITING BEHAVIORAL BASED SAFETY

References Available upon request

Comment on 70 - Incentivizing and Rewarding Leading or Lagging Indicators for Safety? by Amy Janik

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:19:03 +0000

Great Podcast! Offered a unique perspective I hadn’t thought about.

Comment on Balanced Indicators for Safety – BBS KPIs Part 3 of 3 by Chris Woods

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:14:22 +0000

Hi Shawn I’ve come across your podcasts on BBS KPI’s whilst researching information on balanced scorecards and linking this to best practise within behavioural safety, and very useful I have found them too.

My interest here is that our company provides a sophisticated web based Behavioural Safety System to the nuclear power industry here in the UK, and whilst I realise that you also have a data recording system, this would appear not to be web based.

My thoughts therefore are that it may well be worthwhile discussing the possibility of some sort of mutually beneficial tie up.

Hope that sounds useful, and look forward to speaking shortly.

Regards

Chris

Initiative Business Systems Ltd

Comment on Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety Video by ProAct Safety by Julie Johnson

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:03:07 +0000

Can you tell me a bit more about this? When is it offered? How is it set up? Is there a cost related to this?

Thank you;

Comment on Good Books by Shawn Galloway

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:30:42 +0000

Thanks for catching this Hal. I have corrected the links.

smg

Comment on Good Books by Hal

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:33:27 +0000

Books 16, 17 + 18 all have the wrong link

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Jack Benton

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:04:06 +0000

JOHN (JACK) BENTON, CFPS, CSD Bolingbrook, IL 60490 • 630.771.1971 • jmbenton7106@sbcglobal.net LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackbenton

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY PROFESSIONAL

Risk Management / Regulatory Compliance / Inspections & Audits

Chicago suburban adaptable “hands on” and solutions-oriented management professional with strong background envisioning, implementing, and assessing efficacy of comprehensive loss prevention, environmental, health and safety programs in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. Excellent communication and liaison abilities with strong aptitudes developing and implementing comprehensive professional development and employee safety education initiatives. Diverse transferable talents in budget administration, staff oversight, resource allocation, and relationship management. Innovative leader adept in leveraging keen strategic vision and solutions orientation to increase staff morale, streamline operations, ensure safety, and perpetuate quality service and support.

Core competencies include: •Facility EHS /Safety, Security & Fire Protection •First Response Team & Contingency Planning •Safety & Security Program Development •Retail Loss Prevention & Risk Management •Implementing ISO 9000 & 14001 Procedures •Safety Program Audits & Labor Metrics • DOT training, record retention, vehicle inspection & HOS logs management. •Accident Investigations & Workers Compensation •OSHA Employee Safety Education & Training •CCTV, Card Access, Fire & Security Alarms •Building & Fire Protection Plan Review & Inspection

All Chicago area leads gladly accepted and additional information on my background can be found on my LinkedIn profile link noted above! Thank You!

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by Todd Wilson

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:43:17 +0000

Hello,

I have more than 20-years of experience in construction that includes working my way up from the smallest to the largest projects/companies in the country.

I have a hands-on perspective to safety that comes from the supervision and management of construction professionals who include trades people, engineers, and fellow supervisors.

I'm interested in safety for many reasons not the least because of it's dynamic and developing nature. That and I love the construction industry and it's people potential.

I was told one time from the owner of a small general contracting company "you have so much potential." I'm still working to achieve that potential but now it's not just for me anymore. DO you have a job that can use my experience and potential.

Sincerely;

Todd Wilson twil62@yahoo.com

Comment on Jobs & Resumes by James Roughton

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:38:11 +0000

I am a CSP and a Six Sigma Black with a Masters in Safety looking for a Director/Manager role in a great organization. I have had many opportunities to work in diverse high-hazard manufacturing environments as a safety professional for the past 30 years. In the past 15 years, I have specialized in developing safety management systems which have initiated fundamental changes in safety mindset that have helped to reduce work-related injuries coupled with associated cost savings.

I have found through experience that there are four key elements in a Safety Management System: Management Commitment and Leadership, Roles and Responsibilities, Employee Participation, and Hazard Recognition and analysis.

If you are interested, you can review my resume and recommendations from other professionals on Linkedin.

Comment on About by Shawn Galloway

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:26:07 +0000

Thanks Jayne, it was great to meet you and hear of your success as well! The site I use is www.podbean.com and the software to record and edit is Audacity. I hope this helps!

Comment on About by Jayne Pilot

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:08:55 +0000

Shawn Galloway: April 22nd, 2009

Shawn, thank you so much for taking the time while at the IAPA show in Toronto to speak with me about your broadcasts and weekly podcasts.

I was so impressed with the way you presented your company and how you were so interested to listen and support what I was doing in the Environment, Health & Safety and Quality Management sector.

I have misplaced the information on the software you recommended to use so that we could do a similar podcast in the environmental sector for management systems. Would you please send this info to me.

Also, I would like to learn more about what you do, and possible in my ISO 9001 book for quality management implementation and integration, there is a place to address your company.

Look forward to staying in touch. It is great to meet someone like you with similar interests to assist companies.

Best regards,

Jayne Pilot

Comment on Safety Culture Excellence - Global Map of Subscribers by Bijay Kumar vaidya

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:39:44 +0000

Dear Shawn Galloway,

Thanks very much towards your contribution on safety culture.It is really good input to the employeer who have got little comarative knowledge on safety.In Nepal very less people are concern about the safety.In this csenario it is became good asset for us.

Unfortunately we cannot attend this type of good seminar unless there is a sponsership from the consern agency .

17 April 2009

Comment on 70 - Incentivizing and Rewarding Leading or Lagging Indicators for Safety? by Norm Currey

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:22:52 +0000

This was my first podcast and I’m impressed with the thought given to the topic. I believe I can apply a different approach to our safety awards within our company.

Thank you

Comment on 68 – What is the Difference in Incentive and Reward Programs for Safety? by Albert Maruggi

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:17:18 +0000

This is a good one, and one can almost say that pay is an incentive, plenty of people take jobs they hate because of the money.

Rewards are more a recognition of good work. It’s a connection to simply being recognized which is part of the human spirit.

Personally I think the reward discussion can be applied to social media, perhaps a simple comment on a blog is a reward for doing a good job. This is a new thought that your podcast brought to me. Thanks for the spark.

Comment on Webinar - Building Your Bridge to Safety Culture Excellence by Shawn Galloway

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:14:37 +0000

David,

I’ve updated the link with the new link. Thank you again for bringing this to my attention!

http://ohsonline.com/Webcasts/2008/09/Proact.aspx

Shawn Galloway

Comment on Webinar - Building Your Bridge to Safety Culture Excellence by Shawn Galloway

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:48:12 +0000

Thank you David. This recorded event was supposed to be available for 12 months following the event in Sept 2008. We are looking into why this is not the case. I will post a new link as soon as we get this resolved. In the meantime you might enjoy a recent article on the same topic that can be found at: http://ehstoday.com/safety/management/building_bridge_safety/index.html

Thank you again David!

Shawn Galloway

Comment on Webinar - Building Your Bridge to Safety Culture Excellence by David Shepherd

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:09:29 +0000

Good Day,

Tried to have a look at the webinar at the above and was told that this is no longer available.

Is there another way to get a look at it?

Thnaks

David Shepherd

Comment on About by James Marler

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:32:57 +0000

Very intersting site. We are embarking on a Hand Injury Prevention program at this time. We well understand there are underlying causes, and will continue to work toward having a clearer view of the root cause. We have to put something in place as a stop gap in order address the current issues while we work toward a more permenent solution. We are implimenting STOP for Supervision within the next several months throughout our company world wide. Would be intersted to speak to someone about the Safety Coulture Excellence programs. Regards, Look forward to hearing from you,

James

Comment on Safety Culture Excellence - Global Map of Subscribers by Shawn Galloway

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:27:39 +0000

Karthik,

Thank you, great questions! As I believe these require more than a quick response, I’ll be posting my thoughts as a blog post shortly.

Thank you again for the topic suggestion!

Shawn Galloway ProAct Safety

Comment on Safety Culture Excellence - Global Map of Subscribers by Karthik

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:32:20 +0000

Great podcast, please keep up the great work.

What are your thoughts on fixing targets on near miss reporting / investigation, as a part of measuring safety performance? There is a school of thought that when there are no near misses / unsafe situation (In a matured safety system) how to achieve targets on near miss.

Other question, How deep should the near miss incident investigation go?. Should it be as much as a first aid incident investigation. Thanks Karthik

Comment on The Difference Between Theory and Practice? by Susan

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:22:51 +0000

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Susan

Comment on Balanced Indicators for Safety – BBS KPIs Part 3 of 3 by safetyculture

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:14:48 +0000

Steve,

Thank you for your comment!

All of the files can be found and downloaded, or played on demand (streamed) at http://safetyculture.podbean.com - This is the site where I actually post the weekly audio files and blogs. You can also find them under Safety Culture Excellence Logo at www.proactsafety.com or www.safetycultureexcellence.com

Lastly if you have an ipod you can access us and subscribe through iTunes.

I hope this helps!

Warm regards,

smg

Shawn M. Galloway President & COO ProAct Safety, Inc.

Comment on Balanced Indicators for Safety – BBS KPIs Part 3 of 3 by Steve Ruff

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:39:06 +0000

Shawn, How do I listen to Parts 1 and 2 of these ‘BBS-KPI podcasts. I can’t seem to find the other two in the series.

Yopur podcasts are great initiatives. Followed links from our Safety Institute of Australias web page, to find your productions. Keep up the good work, thanks Again. Steve Ruff

Comment on Common Process Metrics – BBS KPIs Part 2 of 3 by safetyculture

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:32:21 +0000

This is a great question Rob and one that we actually encounter often in various forms. Terry and I decided to turn the answer to your question into a podcast, which we will release next Sunday. I hope you will find some ideas to take away. If there is anything we can do to help further, please feel free to contact us directly. Our contact information can be found at www.proactsafety.com

Shawn Galloway President & COO ProAct Safety, Inc.

Comment on Common Process Metrics – BBS KPIs Part 2 of 3 by Rob

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:54:58 +0000

These are great i’ve been looking for help in this area. I’m new to a small site and can’t afford to hire help in so thanks for all of these. Right now i’m struggling with convincing the senior leadership that our good rates shouldn’t be good enough. Any advice?

Comment on About by Karthik Bangalore India

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:53:43 +0000

Shawn, Great job. I listen to your podcast during my evening workout. Lot of new ideas and learning to refine the Behavior observations process. Please keep up the great work and thanks for all the sharing.

Regards Karthik Bangalore, India.

Comment on About by john griffiths

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:08:47 +0000

Shawn; BRAVO!! Being from Pittsburgh i’m quite pleased to here you referenced Randy Pausch, he is extra ordinary indeed, and we all can learn alot about life from him. Keep up the good work. thanks for your concern about our safety and life. John