Discover the keys to fostering a positive safety culture in the laboratory with the guidance of Sean Kaufman and myself, Dan Scungio. Together, we navigate the often-misunderstood realm of safety stand downs, dissecting the delicate balance between halting work for safety education and the unintended consequence of discouraging incident reporting. Our conversation promises to equip you with a nuanced understanding of how to initiate a stand down that unifies and educates your team, rather than fostering an atmosphere of punishment. We go beyond the surface, scrutinizing the decision-making process and exploring proactive measures to embed a safety-first mentality within your organization.

Sean and I also pull back the curtain on the practical application of safety stand downs, sharing tangible examples like the steps taken to prevent blade cuts among laboratory professionals. We critique the introduction of new equipment and procedures, addressing the challenges of implementing change while maintaining a vigilant, learning-centric environment. This episode is an invitation to join us at the forefront of lab safety innovation, where we introduce our STAND approach — a blueprint for proactive safety pauses that can transform your lab's safety culture. As we peel back the layers of this critical issue, we encourage you to engage with us and become an advocate for a safer, more informed laboratory workplace.