Graham Jackson Wants You to Lose Your Ego
Jackson is the Health and Safety Manager at SkyFire Energy, one of Western Canada’s largest solar contractors. The employee-owned company has been installing solar across the West since 2001. Like a lot of good safety people, he came up through the trades, not a classroom.
Marc Smith on Keeping Safety Human
Marc Smith built an AI tool that turns a recorded safety meeting into a finished field document, so he doesn’t have to. He is his company’s de facto AI lead and teaches the tools to other safety professionals. But he is quick to tell you the tools are not the point. The paperwork never was, and neither is the software that now writes it. What keeps people safe, the way Smith sees it, is the conversation the forms are meant to capture. He is more interested in what a worker will tell him than in what any form will say.
Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) – From the Field to the Floor: Building Real Safety Culture with Erin Heimbecker
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Erin Heimbecker explains why lasting safety culture is built on relationships, not rules, and how to earn the trust of the people you are there to protect.
Aecon Group Inc. – Safety Without Slogans: What Actually Reduces Risk on the Job With Darren Varga
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Darren Varga breaks down why “safety first” is not enough, exploring how trust, worker voice, and quantified risk reduction create safer jobsites without relying on slogans.
Invisible Threats and Real Consequences: Silica and Worker Health with Nayab Sultan
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Nayab Sultan explores the hidden risks of silica exposure, examining how overlooked hazards, misdiagnosis, and systemic gaps in training continue to impact worker health.
Nancy Aboultaif on No-Blame Safety, Stop Work, and Building Systems That Protect People
Nancy Aboultaif explains why effective safety leadership starts with curiosity, not blame. From stop-work culture to system design, she shares practical insights on building workplaces that protect people even when mistakes happen.
Linda Feuerhelm’s Mission to Make Sure Everyone Gets Home Safe
Linda Feuerhelm’s journey into safety began with personal loss and evolved into a mission to protect others. Through advocacy and education, she is helping build safer workplaces and stronger communities.
Shilo Neveu on Leading with Trust, Transparency, and Calmness Under Pressure
Shilo Neveu believes leadership is defined by actions taken when no one is watching. With experience in construction, occupational health and safety law, and executive leadership, he highlights how trust, consistency, and clear communication help teams manage pressure and maintain strong safety cultures.
Chris Cole on Building Safety Programs That Scale Without Becoming “Safety Police”
Chris Cole shares real-world lessons on scaling safety across Canada and the U.S. by focusing on visibility, trust, and fixing root causes instead of blaming people.
Mini Excavator Training: The Safety Basics That Matter
Mini excavators are powerful tools in tight spaces but only when used correctly. This guide covers the safety basics that matter most, from machine selection and inspections to stability, communication, and emergency response, reinforcing why proper mini excavator training is essential for safer worksites.
