The Benefits of Community in Safety Management

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with David Sarkus, safety speaker, consultant, coach and author, who has been recognized by ISHN as one of the top 50 leaders in his field.

David first started exploring the role of community in safety management during the 1990s, and this subject has been a primary focus of his career, research and writing ever since.

Based on the simple principle that developing a sense of community helps people care more about each other and what they do, he realized community could play a vital role in keeping everyone safe in the workplace.

David later identified five key drivers of community in the workplace. He walks EHS professionals through each of these - mission, diversity, openness, fairness, and consensus - and uses high-profile examples to demonstrate how they can either build or erode safety within your organization.

David Sarkus on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsarkus

You can discover more about David’s work on his website:

https://davidsarkus.com/

Or access his online safety leadership courses:

https://www.virtualdavidsarkus.com/

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