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We look back at a year where safety became more human and useful, then map the practical shifts leaders and workers need in 2026. Clear priorities, simpler systems, and real trust move safety from a report to a relationship.

• Human-centered safety gains across fields
• Useful tech that reduces friction
• OSHA focus on heat, air quality, chemicals, noise, contractors
• Cultural lessons: over-communication, moments, standards, storytelling
• Worker priorities: clarity, support, realistic workloads, trust
• Leader moves for 2026: curiosity, simplify systems, daily presence, training, fatigue as operational risk
• 2026 trends: human performance, modernization, real-time data, ops integration, mental health core
• Podcast updates: field guests, full mentor moments, tactical scripts, community Q&A, Jan 20 relaunch, bi-weekly, new branding and potential video

We’re going to take a little time off for the holidays and then relaunch in 2026 on January 20th

Hosted by: Joe Garcia, Safety Leader & Culture Advocate
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