Episode 77 - Working Safely: The Best Gift to Your Family and Loved Ones with Lisa Ramos and David Garton

"Nobody ever said to me, 'Cut corners, work unsafely, product over people.' No one ever said that. I think it was an invisible pressure that I put on myself." In this powerful and inspiring episode, Lisa and David share their story and experience surrounding Lisa's workplace incident that occurred seventeen years ago and how they continue to overcome the mental and physical aftermath within their family. Tune in as Lisa shares the crucial importance of building a culture of safety ownership, encouraging team members to speak up, and reporting all safety concerns. Learn why working safely is the greatest gift you can give to your family and loved ones.

About the Guests:

Lisa Ramos was involved in a forklift accident at work in 2006, and as a result of this is now an above knee amputee. She had been working alongside her husband David Garton for several years. They offer a unique alternative to raising awareness of health & safety issues within the workplace, with their frank and honest account of her rehabilitation, and the long-term struggles that are part and parcel of adjusting to life as a disabled person. Whilst they came to terms with what happened many years ago, the change in Lisa's behavior has had a lasting impact on their son Kieran.

For more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-ramos-255505124/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-garton-162798150/, or contact them by email at lisaramos73@hotmail.com.

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