Jeremy Hyde

This interactive workshop bridges the gap between understanding SafeStart and consistently applying it in the flow of daily work. Beginning with a high-level 30,000-foot view of SafeStart, participants will quickly move beyond theory into practical application—learning how to naturally incorporate SafeStart concepts, techniques, and mitigation tools into everyday safety and performance conversations.

This session explores how to embed tools like SafeChat, Rate Your State and other communication strategies into existing engagement opportunities such as Gemba walks, pre-shift briefings, toolbox talks and informal field interactions. Participants will gain practical approaches for recognizing human factors in real time and turning routine conversations into meaningful interventions that reduce risk.

Special focus is given to applying SafeStart principles within specific worksite processes, dynamics, and real-world situations—such as unplanned downtime, production pressures, and unexpected operational challenges. Participants will leave with clear, actionable strategies to make SafeStart part of “how work gets done,” strengthening both safety outcomes and overall performance through consistent, human-centered communication.

Additional registration required.

Jumping into a new training initiative can make people apprehensive. This could be due to a combination of fear of the unknown, time constraints, or a perceived lack of value or relevance. People don’t want to choose a training experience just by hearing information—they want to get a feel for it. The SafeLead Experience is exactly that. SafeLead training doesn’t feel like sitting in a classroom and neither does this session. SafeLead goes beyond compliance by building leadership capability and addresses gaps in frontline leadership by providing new perspectives on human factors, safety conversations and how to lead by example. The result is more engaged leaders, stronger communication, and a more consistent, proactive approach to safety across teams. Participants can expect to be drawn into scenarios that mirror real pressures, real decisions, and real consequences. Coached communication in response to these scenarios is a major part of the session. Participants will share stories, test ideas, and learn from each other, creating an environment with relevant insights that are immediately applicable. Participants will also come away from the session knowing the importance of formulating a specific action plan for applying the learning and if nothing else, they’ll be “glad for the experience.”