Islam Adra - Nurturing safety leadership and being a catalyst for change
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In this episode, our guest Islam Adra shares his journey into the safety industry,
From the significance of health and safety regulations in protecting workers and reducing injuries and deaths, to the growing issue of mental health and the potential costs companies face due to work-related accidents, diseases, or inadequate mental health support, Islam offers insights into the challenges involved in managing safety across various organizational levels, stressing the critical role of leadership and commitment from every team member.
He discusses the concept of psychological safety and trust in the workplace, delves into topics of active listening, empathic leadership, vulnerability, and care for employee wellbeing.
Until a penultimate and daring statement about envisaging a future where workplaces would not need safety professionals - but how?
To hear all about this and more, listen to episode four of the Safety Heroes podcast.
To connect with Islam Adra and for his journey, find him on LinkedIn.
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Chapters
1. Introduction and guest background (00:00:00)
2. Guest's journey in the safety world (00:01:42)
3. The importance of Health and Safety (00:03:43)
4. the role of health and safety professionals (00:05:25)
5. The influence of culture and region on safety (00:06:47)
6. The impact of reporting culture (00:07:47)
7. the power of psychological safety (00:07:57)
8. The role of leadership in safety (00:11:50)
9. Staying up to date in the safety industry (00:14:48)
10. The power of safety interactions (00:16:38)
11. The importance of empathy and trust in safety leadership (00:22:38)
12. The role of technology in safety (00:28:39)
13. The future of safety in organisations (00:32:45)
14. Closing thoughts (00:34:47)
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