Which comes first: safety culture or physical safety?

Everyone talks about culture, but very few talk about what actually creates it. After years of working inside real workplaces, I've seen the same pattern repeat itself. Leaders invest heavily in slogans, programmes and engagement campaigns, while the real problems on the ground stay exactly the same. And when that happens, trust quietly disappears. This episode cuts through the noise and gets brutally honest about what really builds a strong safety culture and why most organisations are starting in completely the wrong place. Highlights Culture follows competence: fix real problems first Trust is built on evidence: not intentions Unsafe conditions destroy belief: regardless of messaging Leadership is action: not theatre People judge results: not values statements Broken systems create cynicism: not engagement Measurable improvements build confidence: fast Physical safety is the foundation: always  Resources and actions: Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/