Deniale Steffen

Come and take a practical look at building a safety culture that goes beyond compliance and into everyday behavior. Using Epiroc’s journey as a backdrop, participants will explore how simple practices—like consistent safety shares in all types of meetings, from production to engineering—can reinforce a safety-first mindset across an organization. This session walks through key phases of a SafeStart journey, including preparation, implementation, and long-term sustainability. It challenges the common “check-the-box” approach to safety training and instead focuses on what it takes to genuinely influence behaviors at work, at home, and on the road. Participants will examine how to set meaningful goals for both team members and leaders—such as increasing engagement in near-miss reviews, strengthening participation in safety conversations, and creating an environment where reporting hazards is encouraged and expected. This session also highlights the role of leaders in responding quickly to concerns and empowering employees to stop work when needed. Participants will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen engagement, improve leading indicators, and create a culture where safety is owned by everyone. Participants can expect a “Stop Work” decision exercise as well as quick polls to surface mindsets, which will open the discussion within the room.