#10 - Don Blumenthal - "Everything matters": on empathy-led safety leadership and always looking at the next mountain to climb

In this interview, Don Blumenthal, a district HSE manager at PCL, a global construction company, shares his journey and insights into the safety aspect of the construction industry. Don shares about his experiences, including a life-altering incident that marked a significant turning point in his perspective on safety. He also talks about his role in mentoring and developing his team, the importance of empathy and personal leadership in safety management, and the challenges of enforcing safety initiatives across regions and segments.He underscores the importance of seeing every aspect of safety as critical, maintaining an impeccable safety record for construction companies, and striving for continuous improvement and growth with no place left for complacency.And he also shares the emotional impact of incidents on workers and their families, reinforcing the importance of empathetic safety approaches as much as aiming to keep everyone safe at all cost.Follow his journey on Linkedin.Send us a message! If you like this podcast episode, subscribe here and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest from our HSE community and guests. Connect with our CEO and host, Mousa, today to stay updated on Safety Heroes, Pixaera, and more. Do you want to be a guest on Safety Heroes, or know someone who would be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you. Send us a message on LinkedIn or email [email protected].