Leading And Learning Through Safety

This week's episode of the "Leading and Learning Through Safety" podcast, hosted by Dr. Mark French, delves into the significance of safety in workplaces, particularly focusing on forklift and powered industrial vehicle incidents. Dr. French emphasizes the importance of creating strong organizational values, providing learning opportunities, fostering teamwork, and ensuring safety to protect employees.The episode begins with a discussion on an occupational accident involving a forklift that resulted in a fatality. Dr. French reflects on the human impact of workplace accidents and the importance of addressing significant injuries and potential fatalities. He highlights the need for organizations to focus on safety, investing time and effort in training and preparing employees to handle heavy equipment and other high-risk tasks safely.Dr. French also discusses the broader issue of workplace safety culture, questioning why some organizations fail to prioritize safety despite the severe consequence