Fostering a safety culture where top leadership actively seeks to “have a seat at the safety table”

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Thorsten Müh, Head of process and plant safety at Bayer.

Thorsten shares many insights around the importance of safety leadership and management in organisations “having a seat at the table” and supporting HSE managers in their work.

From personal safety examples bringing light to the function in its most basic form to embracing safety across all functions, the conversation covers aspects around leadership roles in safety, practical insights for implementing safety, and the challenges of recognition in safety functions.

You really need leaders that appreciate that nothing happens and understand that what you're doing is adding value.

Thorsten emphasised the need for proactive safety measures, avoiding complacency, and understanding the holistic approach to safety management.

The episode once more highlights the critical role of safety leaders in fostering a culture of responsibility and the continuous pursuit of improvement in safety practices.