Safety Chats Podcast

In this episode, Jason Starke explores the unpredictability of complex systems, using the example of raising children. Drawing on insights from John Gall’s System Antics, he challenges the concept of…

Jason Starke explores an intriguing question: Is it possible to measure an organization’s safety culture without relying on a formal survey? Jason shares insights and practical observations from his …

 Jason Starke dives into the world of statistics and how it plays a vital role in safety management. Whether it's understanding standard deviations, running t-tests, or using correlation coefficients…

In this episode, Jason dives into a topic inspired by an article about Unethical Pro-Organizational Behavior. He explores how a strong commitment to an organization can sometimes lead to unintended c…

In this episode of the Safety Chat Podcast, Jason delves into the critical importance of semantics in aviation safety, particularly focusing on the distinction between "hazards" and "risk." He explai…

In this episode, Jason delves into the common hazards of clear air turbulence, thunderstorms, and extreme heat. Drawing from his meteorology expertise, he provides practical safety insights for aviat…

This podcast episode discusses fairness within organizations, focusing on distributive and procedural justice. The host, Dr. Jason Starke emphasizes the need for formal procedures and policies to ens…

This week's podcast, hosted by Mark Myers, features Part 2 of the engaging conversation with Jim Adams on safety leadership and risk management. They delve into creating a learning organization from …

In Part 1 of this week's podcast, Mark Myers and Jim Adams discuss safety leadership. Jim, an industry expert, shares his journey from flight nurse to CEO, highlighting the importance of a safety-dri…

In this podcast we delve into the "Too Much of a Good Thing" effect, abbreviated as TMGT, relating it to organizational behavior and safety management. The discussion touches on Aristotle's perspecti…

This podcast discusses the historical background of aviation standardization, particularly focusing on the Chicago Convention of 1944, where 52 countries met to create a framework for global aviation…

Join host Jason in Anaheim as he delves into risk assessment math. From marathon rankings to risk prioritization, Jason explores nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio measurements. Learn why ordinal …

Host Jason explores Attribution Theory, investigating how people assign both external and internal factors to individual behaviors. He examines distinctiveness, consensus, and consistency, illustrati…

Host Jason reflects on incidents like the tragic case of Nurse Redonda Vaught, who faced criminal charges after a medication error led to a patient's death. By examining failures in controls and the …

Explore captivating insights into black holes from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Uncover the correlation between the formidable characteristics of black holes and the organizational phenomeno…

Explore the intricate web of attention bias and fundamental attribution error. Discover how the Safety 2 approach challenges conventional safety thinking, encouraging a shift in focus from the negati…

Link the fates of iconic organizations to their ability to adapt and learn. Unravel the significance of organizational learning, its role in safety management, and the pivotal impact of leadership st…

Delve into the importance of setting smart objectives, drawing parallels with personal New Year's resolutions. Discover practical tips on establishing safety performance objectives, involving stakeho…

In part two of this engaging conversation, Jason discusses the world of safety with Rick Malzinski, the President and Founder of the Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC). They delve into the un…

In this episode, we have a special guest, Malczynski, President and Founder of the Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC). Rick shares insights into his remarkable journey from a Navy background …