Episode 87 - The Importance of Connecting Your Safety Management System (SMS) with Your Safety Culture with Jim Francis

"When you center the Safety Management System on the worker and the worker's perspective, it allows them to have more of a say in the objectives, the goals, the initiatives, and the things that you're going to go do. It also really started equipping them and engaging them in the solutions." We're excited to have Jim Francis, Vice President of SMS Consulting at ENTRUST Solutions Group, join the podcast this week to share his expertise about implementing Safety Management Systems that lead to noticeable and positive change. Tune in as Jim uncovers how to connect your Safety Management System with your safety culture in a way that is relevant to the way your organization functions to reduce risk and produce the most meaningful and beneficial outcomes. About the Guest: Jim Francis is the Vice President of SMS Consulting at ENTRUST Solutions Group. In his role, Jim supports ENTRUST’s clients and the implementation of their safety management systems and other pipeline safety programs. Prior to joining ENTRUST, Jim spent 30 years serving utility customers in various engineering and operations roles at Vectren and CenterPoint Energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices