About this episode

Scott DeBow discusses the impact of a contractor-driven workforce on workplace safety and the need for systems-based safety management strategies.

In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Scott DeBow, CSP, ARM, Director of Health, Safety & Environmental at Avetta, joins the podcast to discuss how today's increasingly contractor-driven workforce is changing the way organizations approach workplace safety. DeBow explains why compliance remains an essential foundation but is no longer sufficient on its own, and why leading organizations are adopting systems-based safety management strategies to better identify and control risk. The conversation explores serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention, evolving safety metrics, findings from Avetta's 2026 Insight & Impact Report, emerging industry standards, and practical ways organizations can strengthen safety performance across complex contractor networks. Sponsored By Avetta: Getting businesses and suppliers Ready to work. Avetta builds a global community where companies and suppliers work without worry. Our unified platform streamlines compliance, safety, and performance so every partner is aligned, verified, and ready to deliver. https://www.avetta.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Scott DeBow

Topics covered

• contract workforce
• workplace safety
• safety management
• risk control
• SIF prevention
• safety metrics

Keywords

• contractor workforce
• safety compliance
• safety performance
• risk management
• safety metrics
• SIF prevention
• Avetta

Sponsors

Avetta

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