Murray Ritchie joins Christian on the podcast this week to talk about The Seven Bad Habits of Safety Management. Together, they explore the critical facets of safety management, dissecting the seven detrimental habits that often plague this crucial area. Drawing from Ritchie's comprehensive book, this episode promises a deep dive into the nuances and complexities of safety management in the modern workplace.



Episode Highlights
- Exploring the Seven Bad Habits: A detailed discussion on the seven negative habits in safety management as identified by Murray in his book.
- Lagging and Leading Indicators: An examination of the limitations and implications of both lagging and leading indicators in assessing safety performance.
- Workforce Involvement: The significance of actively involving employees in safety decisions and the impact of this practice on overall safety culture.
- Behaviour-Based Safety: A candid exploration of this controversial topic, highlighting the challenges and misconceptions associated with behaviour-based safety approaches.
- The Role of Safety Practitioners: Insight into how safety practitioners can effectively integrate into leadership teams and influence safety culture.
- Shifting Safety Cultures: Strategies and insights for fostering a transformative shift in safety culture within organizations.
- Safety and Cost: A compelling discussion on the relationship between safety practices and organisational cost implications.



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