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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Joelle Mitchell, an organizational psychologist and human factors specialist, who translates academic research findings from psychology, OHS and human factors into actionable risk management insights.Joelle tells the story of her journey to specializing in psychosocial health, and helps simplify psychological safety for EHS practitioners.She explores key hot topics, such as who should be responsible for psychosocial safety, and explains how organizational structures can significantly impact Workplace Safety.Joelle proposes a well-balanced and highly practical approach to psychosocial risk management that allows HSE and HR to work together in an evolving model.This fascinating discussion covers many elements of modern Workplace Safety, including managing inevitable trade-offs, incentivization issues, the vitality of risk management controls, moral injuries and the importance of humble inquiry.Find out more about Joelle’s current role and work as Global Head of Psychological Health and Safety at: Flourish DXWhere you can also find psychosocial health and safety webinars, podcasts, training and tools.Papers/books recommended by Joelle:On the Folly of Rewarding A, While Hopig for B - by Stephen KerrRisk Management in a Dynamic Society - by Jens RasmussenOrganising for Safety: How structure creates culture - by Andrew HopkinsConnect with Joelle Mitchell on LinkedIn: Joelle Mitchell | LinkedInSafety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find out more: www.sliceproducts.comIf you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
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