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Values-Based Safety, With Terry McSween
Manage episode 442173823 series 2937891
You can't drive performance through disciplinary action and a threat of punishment.
Terry McSween, author of the book, "The New Values-Based Safety", a must-read for anyone seeking to build a more effective safety culture. Terry is a veteran of the safety industry and shares his vast experience - from early days in the oilfields to the evolving landscape of safety leadership.
We explore the importance of values-based safety as a driver for change, the challenges organisations face in making safety a core value, and the pitfalls to avoid. Get ready for practical advice, insightful stories and a compelling look at the future of safety.
Highlights
- Early days in safety: Terry's first safety project in the oilfields: a turning point
- The importance of values-based safety: Safety must be a core value, lived by leadership
- Leadership's role: Cascading discussions, accountability, and leading by example
- Case studies: Successful examples: Tenneco Gas, Citgo Petroleum, and more
- The role of technology: Future focus on engineering hazards out: collision avoidance systems
- The importance of communication: Building trust and open communication at all levels
- Key takeaway: A culture of care is key to lasting safety
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-mcsween-6394761/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
189 episodes
Manage episode 442173823 series 2937891
You can't drive performance through disciplinary action and a threat of punishment.
Terry McSween, author of the book, "The New Values-Based Safety", a must-read for anyone seeking to build a more effective safety culture. Terry is a veteran of the safety industry and shares his vast experience - from early days in the oilfields to the evolving landscape of safety leadership.
We explore the importance of values-based safety as a driver for change, the challenges organisations face in making safety a core value, and the pitfalls to avoid. Get ready for practical advice, insightful stories and a compelling look at the future of safety.
Highlights
- Early days in safety: Terry's first safety project in the oilfields: a turning point
- The importance of values-based safety: Safety must be a core value, lived by leadership
- Leadership's role: Cascading discussions, accountability, and leading by example
- Case studies: Successful examples: Tenneco Gas, Citgo Petroleum, and more
- The role of technology: Future focus on engineering hazards out: collision avoidance systems
- The importance of communication: Building trust and open communication at all levels
- Key takeaway: A culture of care is key to lasting safety
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-mcsween-6394761/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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