Episode 228: Building Safety Programs for SMBs That Actually Work

About this episode

Greg Zigulis discusses the challenges SMBs face in building effective health and safety programs and offers practical guidance for improvement.

In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, safety expert Greg Zigulis discusses the unique challenges small and medium-sized businesses face when building effective health and safety programs. Drawing on insights from his new book, " Health and Safety Programs in Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses ," Zigulis explains how limited resources, lack of formal training, and competing priorities often lead organizations into reactive safety practices. He shares practical guidance on how to prioritize risks, understand injury causation, and develop a structured approach that goes beyond compliance to create meaningful, sustainable safety outcomes.

People in this episode

Guest: Greg Zigulis

Topics covered

• safety programs
• small and medium-sized businesses
• health and safety
• risk management
• injury causation

Keywords

• safety
• programs
• SMBs
• health
• compliance
• risk
• injury

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Health and Safety Programs in Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses

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