Episode 150 - TN Safety Conf Recap

Leading and Learning Through Safety

This episode of the "Leading and Learning Through Safety" podcast, hosted by Dr. Mark French, recaps the Tennessee Safety Conference in Nashville. Dr. French highlights the importance of both physical and psychological safety in the workplace, emphasizing that psychological safety is crucial for employees to feel comfortable reporting safety issues. He reflects on the conference's powerful session on state investigations of workplace fatalities, underscoring the heavy responsibility of safety professionals to prevent such tragedies.

Dr. French also discusses the importance of continuous learning and professional development for safety professionals, drawing parallels to other professions that require ongoing education. He describes some key trends and new technologies showcased at the conference, such as advanced fall protection standards, innovative cooling vests, and new styles of hardhats with various accessories.

The episode concludes with a reminder of the critical role of safety professionals in preventing workplace accidents and the need for organizational support to achieve safety goals. Dr. French expresses his gratitude for the learning experiences and interactions at the conference and looks forward to sharing more insights in future episodes.