Safety on Purpose

By Joseph Garcia

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Episodes: 27

Description

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.


You’ll hear episodes on:


  • Safety culture and leadership development
  • Human-centered safety and risk perception
  • Coaching vs. controlling leadership styles
  • Mental health, fatigue, and human performance
  • Technology, AI, and the human factor
  • Culture change, trust, and accountability
  • Lessons learned from real safety experiences



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bonus episodes deliver bite-sized wisdom for young and emerging safety professionals, while special episodes challenge outdated thinking and spark meaningful change.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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Episode Date
Near Misses Matter
Jun 09, 2026
Stop Calling It Human Error
May 26, 2026
Hard Conversations Build Safety Leadership
May 12, 2026
From Compliance Cop To Trusted Advisor
Apr 28, 2026
When Safety Training Fails
Apr 14, 2026
Getting Seasoned Supervisors To Embrace Real-World Safety
Mar 31, 2026
A Safety Program Works Only When It Fits Real Work
Mar 17, 2026
How Safety Pros Recover From Common Early-Career Errors
Mar 03, 2026
Rethinking Safety Metrics
Feb 17, 2026
So You’re “The Safety Person” Now… Try Not To Panic
Feb 03, 2026
From Pain To Purpose
Jan 20, 2026
Year End Wrap Up
Dec 30, 2025
Setbacks To Stepping Stones
Dec 30, 2025
Operational Empathy: Safety as a Human Experience
Dec 16, 2025
Fatigue, Stress & Safety Blind Spots
Dec 09, 2025
The Power of the First Five Minutes
Nov 28, 2025
A Thanksgiving Reflection: Gratitude, Growth & Leading with Heart
Nov 27, 2025
Tech, AI & Human Factors
Oct 21, 2025
The Hard Hat Doesn't Make You a Leader
Oct 21, 2025
Just Culture in Action - From Blame to Learning
Oct 07, 2025
Behavior Based Safety: Still Relevant?
Sep 23, 2025
It's Not About Being Right...It's About Being Heard
Sep 23, 2025
The Future of Safety Leadership
Sep 09, 2025
Start With the Why: Finding Purpose in Safety
Aug 26, 2025
Coaching vs Controlling
Aug 26, 2025
Compliance Eats Culture for Breakfast
Aug 12, 2025
Safety on Purpose Trailer
Aug 03, 2025