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Safety on Purpose is a leadership-focused safety podcast dedicated to transforming how organizations think about workplace safety, culture, and people. Hosted by safety leader Joe Garcia, this podcast goes beyond rules, checklists, and compliance to explore what truly keeps people safe at work.
Each episode dives into safety leadership, psychological safety, human factors, operational empathy, Just Culture, behavior-based safety, and the future of the safety profession. Through real-world stories, practical insights, and honest conversations, Safety on Purpose helps safety professionals, leaders, and frontline supervisors move from compliance to commitment.
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Plus, monthly Mentor Moments bonus episodes deliver bite-sized wisdom for young and emerging safety professionals, while special episodes challenge outdated thinking and spark meaningful change.
Whether you’re a safety professional, operations leader, HR partner, supervisor, or executive, Safety on Purpose equips you with the mindset and tools to lead safer, stronger, and more resilient organizations—on purpose.
New episodes released bi-weekly
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Near Misses Matter
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Stop Calling It Human Error
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May 26, 2026 |
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Hard Conversations Build Safety Leadership
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May 12, 2026 |
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From Compliance Cop To Trusted Advisor
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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When Safety Training Fails
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Getting Seasoned Supervisors To Embrace Real-World Safety
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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A Safety Program Works Only When It Fits Real Work
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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How Safety Pros Recover From Common Early-Career Errors
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Rethinking Safety Metrics
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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So You’re “The Safety Person” Now… Try Not To Panic
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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From Pain To Purpose
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Year End Wrap Up
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Setbacks To Stepping Stones
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Operational Empathy: Safety as a Human Experience
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Fatigue, Stress & Safety Blind Spots
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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The Power of the First Five Minutes
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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A Thanksgiving Reflection: Gratitude, Growth & Leading with Heart
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Tech, AI & Human Factors
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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The Hard Hat Doesn't Make You a Leader
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Just Culture in Action - From Blame to Learning
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Behavior Based Safety: Still Relevant?
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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It's Not About Being Right...It's About Being Heard
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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The Future of Safety Leadership
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Start With the Why: Finding Purpose in Safety
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Coaching vs Controlling
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Compliance Eats Culture for Breakfast
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Safety on Purpose Trailer
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Aug 03, 2025 |