Katrina Gilbank: How To Build A Safety Culture People Believe In

Welcome back to The Safety Knights Podcast — the roundtable for protectors of the industry.Katrina Gilbank shares her early career journey, highlighting the impact of her experiences and the importance of leadership support and mentorship. She discusses the implementation of a safety concern reporting tool and the challenges of environmental compliance.Additionally, she addresses the complexity of regulatory compliance and the need for a better approach to safety in the industry.The conversation covers a range of topics including EHS compliance, chemical safety, technology in safety, safety culture, and safety data and metrics.The discussion delves into the importance of compliance with regulations, the management of chemical exposure, the role of technology in safety, the impact of safety culture, the use of safety data and metrics, and the intersection of sustainability and safety.TakeawaysPeople-first approachImpact of early career experiences EHS ComplianceChemical SafetyTechnology in SafetySafety CultureSafety Data and MetricsChapters00:00 Early Career Journey06:03 Implementing Safety Concern Reporting Tool28:59 Regulatory Compliance Complexity34:15 Chemical Safety and Exposure48:44 Safety Metrics and Business Impact01:03:50 Sustainability and Safety🛡️ Join the community: https://www.safetyknights.com/join-us🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts🔔 Subscribe for more conversations from the frontlines of safety⚙️ About the Safety Knights PodcastEvery week, we sit down with safety leaders to explore the mindset, frameworks, battle scars, and breakthroughs shaping the EHS profession.