Empowering Safety Leadership_ An Interview with Pat Flynn, VP of Safety at Groundworks
This podcast episode features an insightful conversation between Cary and Nicole Ivers, the Global Head of Health, Safety, and Environment for Brookfield Properties. Nicole shares her unique career journey, including her experience in the Middle East overseeing construction for the FIFA World Cup, and how it shaped her approach to safety management. They discuss the shift from traditional compliance-based safety models to a more proactive, system-focused approach, emphasizing the importance of human and organizational performance (HOP) principles. Nicole advocates for eliminating blame and discipline in safety incidents, focusing instead on fixing systems to prevent errors.
The episode also highlights the significant role of owners in influencing safety outcomes and the importance of planning and collaboration in high-risk industries like construction. Nicole concludes with valuable advice for safety professionals, urging a fundamental shift towards trust and transparency to improve safety culture.
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