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We flip safety’s script from blame to learning and lay out a practical model for just culture that blends accountability with compassion. Two case studies show how fixing systems cuts harm, boosts reporting, and builds trust without letting reckless behavior slide.

• why blame shuts down reporting and learning
• symptoms of blame culture across teams and leadership
• definition of just culture and its balance of fairness and accountability
• differentiating human error, at‑risk behavior and reckless behavior
• leadership behaviors that create psychological safety
• manufacturing case: redesigning guards and targets to cut jams
• decision tree for fair, consistent post‑incident responses
• healthcare case: label redesign, backup scanning and stronger reporting
• five practices to embed learning into daily work
• a 48‑hour challenge to start culture change now

If today's episode flips a switch for you, do two things. Share it with someone who starts it up with who did it. Subscribe and review. It helps more leaders move from blame to learning.

Hosted by: Joe Garcia, Safety Leader & Culture Advocate
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Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) has been around for decades, credited with reducing incidents and shifting focus onto frontline actions. In today's evolving workplaces, some question whether BBS still fits--or if it unintentionally reinforces blame culture. In this episode of Safety on Purpose, we unpack where BBS came from, why it's under fire, and what needs to evolve for it to remain effective. We'll explore how modern safety culture demands more than observation checklists--and how integrating trust, context, and human factors can transform BBS. into a tool for engagement rather. than compliance.

If you've ever wondered whether BBS is outdated or how to adapt it for today's workforce -- this. conversation is for you.

Hosted by: Joe Garcia, Safety Leader & Culture Advocate
New Episodes Every Other Tuesday
Safety on Purpose

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In this Mentor Moments bonus episode of Safety on Purpose, we dive into one of the most overloaded skills in leadership and safety--listening. Too often, leaders focus on proving their point or being "right", but real influence comes from making people feel heard. We'll explore why listening builds trust, how it strengthens culture, and practical ways you can shift from correcting to connecting.

This bite-sized episode is packed with wisdom for safety professionals and leaders who want to create impact beyond compliance.

Hosted by: Joe Garcia, Safety Leader & Culture Advocate
New Episodes Every Other Tuesday
Safety on Purpose

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🔸 LinkedIn: Joe Garcia
🔸 Spotify | Apple | Podcasts: Search "Safety on Purpose"