Retribution, restoration, transformation

Moving Beyond Blame: ProActive’s Take on Workplace Safety

Featuring Campbell Warren and John McDonald

A recent episode of the Safety on Tap podcast offers valuable insights into why our traditional approaches to workplace incidents may be falling short and proposes a more effective alternative.

Key points discussed:

1. The limitations of blame-based (retributive) approaches in improving safety
2. Why popular restorative approaches, while well-intentioned, often struggle to achieve their goals
3. The potential benefits of adopting transformative thinking in workplace safety practices

This discussion may be particularly relevant as Canadian provinces continue to evolve their occupational health and safety regulations. It challenges us to reconsider how we approach incident investigations and safety culture in industries across the country, from oil and gas in Alberta to manufacturing in Ontario.

Interested in learning more? Listen to the full podcast episode to gain insights that could reshape your approach to workplace safety in the Canadian context.

Podcast Link