Implementation Specialist, SafeStart
Jeremy is a SafeStart consultant based in Calgary, Alberta, with more than two decades of safety and operational experience supporting high-risk industries. Over the course of his career, he has developed a strong foundation in both the construction and mining sectors, where he gained firsthand insight into the challenges of managing risk, human error, and safety performance in complex, dynamic environments. Leveraging this industry background, Jeremy now works with organizations to implement the SafeStart human factors methodology. His practical experience in field operations allows him to connect authentically with frontline workers, supervisors, and leadership teams alike, translating safety concepts into actionable, real-world strategies. Passionate about helping people stay safe not just at work but in everyday life, Jeremy brings credibility, energy, and a little bit of humor to every engagement, supporting organizations in achieving lasting improvements in safety performance.
Tue, Oct 20, 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM - Salon 3/4
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.”
Presented by
Jeremy Hyde, SafeStart
Teena Blount, SafeStart