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Safety on Purpose

Safety on Purpose is a leadership-focused safety podcast dedicated to transforming how organizations think about workplace safety, culture, and people. Hosted by safety leader Joe Garcia, this podcast goes beyond rules, checklists, and compliance to explore what truly keeps people safe at work.


Each episode dives into safety leadership, psychological safety, human factors, operational empathy, Just Culture, behavior-based safety, and the future of the safety profession. Through real-world stories, practical insights, and honest conversations, Safety on Purpose helps safety professionals, leaders, and frontline supervisors move from compliance to commitment.


You’ll hear episodes on:


  • Safety culture and leadership development
  • Human-centered safety and risk perception
  • Coaching vs. controlling leadership styles
  • Mental health, fatigue, and human performance
  • Technology, AI, and the human factor
  • Culture change, trust, and accountability
  • Lessons learned from real safety experiences



Plus, monthly Mentor Moments bonus episodes deliver bite-sized wisdom for young and emerging safety professionals, while special episodes challenge outdated thinking and spark meaningful change.


Whether you’re a safety professional, operations leader, HR partner, supervisor, or executive, Safety on Purpose equips you with the mindset and tools to lead safer, stronger, and more resilient organizations—on purpose.


New episodes released bi-weekly

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