• Episode 149: Process Safety Leadership

  • Jun 7 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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Episode 149: Process Safety Leadership

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  • This episode of the "Leading and Learning Through Safety" podcast, hosted by Dr. Mark French, focuses on chemical safety and the importance of robust safety programs in workplaces dealing with high-heat chemical processes. Dr. French discusses a recent fatal fire in Chattanooga involving a chemical reaction used in a metal hardening process called nitriding. He highlights the critical role of safety systems and emergency response plans in preventing and managing such incidents.

    Dr. French expresses concern over the company's apparent lack of visible leadership and environmental safety commitments on their website, suggesting that these elements are crucial for effective safety culture. He also mentions his upcoming presentation at the Tennessee Safety Conference, where he will discuss the intersection of physical and psychological safety in workplaces, emphasizing the significant influence of leadership on organizational safety.

    Throughout the podcast, Dr. French underscores the importance of learning from incidents, thorough safety investigations, and proactive measures to ensure workplace safety and prevent future tragedies.

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