Firm, Fair, and Consistent: How to Build a Successful Safety Culture

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Russ Kane, the fire chief of True Safety’s local Galeton Fire Protection District who also happens to have a background in safety management. Russ is passionate about advocating for employees and working with them to build up trust and create a successful safety culture. Today’s topics include: * How Russ sees safety is his day-to-day life * Learning about safety from past generations of workers * Having a practical perspective on safety * Understanding how to keep employees safe by working in their shoes * Why respect goes a long way when enforcing tough safety programs * Russ’s advice on building a successful safety culture in a dangerous industry Thanks so much to Russ Kane for being a guest! Connect with Russ: Website: https://galetonfireprotectiondistrict.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-kane-msc-cfo-cwms-a733596/ Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University. Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast. Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): http://bit.ly/subscribe-Apolonia-Rockwell-YouTube. True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com. True Safety University is a world class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com. Connect with True Safety Services: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services. * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices. * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices. * Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety. Subscribe to the podcast: * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Apple-Podcasts. * Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Google-Podcasts. * Spotify: http://bit.ly/True-Safety-Spotify. This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.