EP 739 - Mini - Single Point Failure
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Jul 11, 2025•3 min
Safety FM with Jay Allen
Safety FM with Jay Allen is a twice-weekly podcast exploring the evolving world of safety culture, human and organizational performance (HOP), and systems thinking—plus the occasional detour into topics that deserve a little disruption.
Each week, you'll hear two distinct formats:
- A full-length episode featuring in-depth conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and unconventional voices from the world of safety, leadership, and work.
- A shorter, focused mini-episode offering insight, perspective, or commentary directly from host Dr. Jay Allen.
Whether you're rethinking how systems function or questioning the status quo, this show invites you to engage with the complexity behind modern safety and performance.
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Episodes
EP 738 -The Signal Between Us: A Conversation with Sam Goodman
In this episode, Dr. Jay Allen reconnects with the one and only Sam Goodman—speaker, author, and the creative force behind Safety Sucks , the StartingPoints deck, and a bold movement in how we think about safety, leadership, and organizational systems. Jay and Sam dive into a raw and honest conversation that spans everything from creative content development and ditching corporate life, to the friction between traditional safety models and emerging human-focused philosophies. Sam shares what ins...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 738
EP 737 - Mini - Fireworks, Freedom & The Five Principles
It’s Independence Day in the U.S., and while most people are lighting fireworks, Jay Allen is lighting up your brain with something different: the Five Principles of Human and Organizational Performance. In this short holiday edition of Safety FM Mini , Jay challenges you to dig into these principles and consider how applying them could revolutionize your approach to safety—and life. A quick listen with a big spark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...
Jul 04, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 737
EP 736: A Conversation with Gordon Walsh – Behind the Scenes at Energy Safety Canada
In this episode, Jay Allen reconnects with Gordon Walsh, Principal Consultant at the Safety Centre of Excellence for Energy Safety Canada, for a debrief following the recent conference in Banff. The two explore what goes into planning one of the industry's most respected safety events—including how topics like AI, tools-based learning, and even behavior-based safety found their way into this year’s lineup. Gordon shares how Energy Safety Canada curates its content, the evolving balance between t...
Jul 01, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 736
EP 735 - Mini - No Change Needed
Today on Safety FM Mini, we discuss when change is not needed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 27, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 735
EP 734 - Ben Goodheart, Ph.D.
In this raw, unfiltered, and unexpectedly moving conversation, Jay Allen sits down with Ben Goodheart—founder of Magpie Human Systems and co-host of Punk Rock Safety —to talk about what happens after you buy into the principles of Human & Organizational Performance. From pediatric heart surgeries to punk rock field trips, Ben brings honesty, humility, and humor to the safety world in a way few can. They explore: What it's like observing literal life-saving work in hospitals Why “being human”...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 734
EP 733 - Mini - CC4
Today it's all about the upcoming conference. Find out more information here - https://swiy.co/CC4 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 20, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 733
EP 732 - Jeff Lyth and Brent Sutton
In this special episode recorded live at the Energy Safety Canada Conference, Brent Sutton and Jeff Lyth deliver a compelling keynote on how the 4Ds—Dumb, Dangerous, Difficult, and Different—highlight the real-world challenges faced in day-to-day operations. They explore how organizations are applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to bridge the persistent gap between work as imagined and work as done. The conversation evolves into the role of AI-powered tools in scaling o...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 732
EP 731 - Mini - Big Day!
Today is a big day for us here at Safety FM! Listen why. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 13, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 731
EP 730 - Claus Rose
Today will be an interesting one as we speak to Claus Rose, but before that, lets take a listen to his presentation about -This case study discusses GE Renewable Energy’s journey in developing MATE, the award-winning machine learning and AI tool designed to store and validate environmental, health and safety data. This tool, which has a 92 per cent accuracy rate, was developed in collaboration with multiple technology companies. The goal was to validate their EHS data with a tool that required z...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 730
EP 729 - Mini - It's Not Only About Work
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Jun 06, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 729
EP 728 - Steve Scott
Today on the show, we listen to a presentation by Steve Scott that took place at Energy Safety Canada. Here is the content of the presentation - Many organizations have operated under the principle that "zero incidents" is the only acceptable outcome, believing every incident is preventable. Despite these efforts, serious injuries and fatalities still occur. Join Steve Scott in a session that challenges long-held safety beliefs and explores a new approach to protecting workers. This session will...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 728
EP 727 - Mini - Worse Thing Happens
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May 30, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 727
EP 726 - Jodi Goodall
Listen to this episode where Jodi covers - Executives and senior leaders must have clear visibility of the current state of safety performance to make better decisions. But could the safety performance metrics we use in high hazard industries be doing more harm than good? This presentation will explore the purpose, use – and unintended outcomes – of one of the most popular KPI metrics – the LTIFR. And how the causes of recordable injuries are very different to the causes of fatalities. It tells ...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 726
EP 725 - Mini - The Echo Before the Voice
In today’s episode, Jay Allen opens up about a topic more common than most admit— imposter syndrome . Whether you're just starting your journey or you've been at it for years, the feeling of not being "enough" can sneak in. Jay challenges that voice of doubt, reminding listeners that mimicking others is sometimes part of the process—it’s the echo before your own signal emerges. If you’ve ever questioned your place or your value, this short episode is your reminder: you're not an imposter, you're...
May 23, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 725
EP 724 - Sean Brady
In this powerful episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen , we take you inside the Energy Safety Canada conference in Banff for a keynote that doesn't hold back. Dr. Sean Brady—renowned forensic engineer and author of the Brady Review—delivers a sobering, deeply detailed breakdown of mining fatalities, exposing how ineffective controls, weak supervision, and compliance theater are costing lives. Brady walks us through real incidents, including a fatal bus rollover, revealing how organizations too oft...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 724
EP 723 - Mini - Non Negotiable
What are your non negotiables, lets discuss that now on Safety FM Mini. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 16, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 723
Episode 722 – The Reverse Interview: When Sheldon Primus Flips the Script
In a truly unique twist, Jay Allen hands over the mic (sort of) to longtime friend and fellow safety disruptor Sheldon Primus—only to have the interview about Safety, In My Opinion take a very unexpected turn. What starts as a conversation about Jay’s new book quickly evolves into a deep dive on simulation theory, HOP, tattoos, the origin of Safety FM, and the system cracks we’ve all been trained to ignore. From the tragedy that sparked Jay’s shift from operations to safety, to confronting burno...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 722
EP 721 Mini - Information Misdirection
Today on Safety FM Mini, it's all about systems and what they seem to be doing as of late. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 09, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 721
EP 720 - Steve Rae
Today on the show, we speak with Steve Rae. We will hear his presentation from Energy Safety Canada Conference called - Choices & Consequences: Surviving Piper Alpha. He will discuss his experience from the Piper Alpha incident and discusses valuable lessons for anyone working in high-risk environments. Discover how our work-related choices can shape safety culture on the site and understand the impact of your contributions to overall safety.. Directly after the speech we will discuss some o...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 720
EP 719 - Mini - Mental Health Month
Today, it's all about mental health on Safety FM Mini. If you need help. go to TWLOHA.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 03, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 719
EP 718 – Blame, Brains & the Behavioral Beef
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Apr 29, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 718
EP 717- A Trip Down Memory Lane - EP 12 revisisted
Lets do a throw back. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 25, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 717
EP 716 - La Passion and the DIY Drive
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Apr 22, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 716
EP 715 - Mini - Power of Questioning
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Apr 18, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 715
EP 714 – Redefining Safety: A Deep Dive into Safety, In My Opinion and the Evolution of Risk
In this episode, Jay Allen goes beyond the typical safety talk to explore the ideas behind his new audiobook, Safety, In My Opinion . Jay opens up about why now was the right time to write the book, what it’s really about, and how safety needs to evolve in today’s fast-paced world. Expect to hear Jay’s thoughts on how questioning the status quo can lead to a deeper understanding of risk, and why safety professionals should embrace change rather than stick to outdated practices. Don’t miss out on...
Apr 15, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 714
EP 713 - Mini - When It Feels Off… Do It Anyway
Sometimes the most important moves feel unnatural at first. In this Safety FM Mini, Jay Allen reflects on what it really means to push beyond your comfort zone—and why the uneasy moments are often the ones that matter most. If it feels off… that might be the signal. And we’ve got something coming soon that proves it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 11, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 713
EP 712 - Desk Job Dread, Disinformation Drama, and the System That Sucks
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Apr 08, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 712
EP 711 - Mini - System Within The System
Lets talk about the hidden system. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 04, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 711
EP 710 - Big Projects, Small Details: Why We Miss the Obvious
In this introspective clip from the Rated R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen flips the script on how we approach “big” projects. With his trademark honesty and humor, Jay breaks down why it’s often not the massive plans that cause failure—but the overlooked, rushed, everyday details. He explores the irony of over-planning large-scale initiatives while ignoring the simple, repeatable tasks where errors tend to hide. This one’s for the overthinkers, the safety leaders juggling priorities, and anyone who...
Apr 01, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 710
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