Podcasts

Safety didn’t stop evolving in 1984. Jean-Christophe Le Coze explains what changed — and how leaders should adapt. Malcolm Staves, co-founder of Safety on the Edge and Global VP of H&S at L’Oréal, talks with Jean-Christophe “JC” Le Coze, safety scientist and Research Director at INERIS, about how the lessons of Charles Perrow’s Normal Accidents still guide us—and how they’re being re-imagined for a more connected and complex world. JC unpacks his books Safety Science Research: Evolution, Challenges and New […]

In this episode of Safety on the Edge Podcast ‘Edge Talks’, host Corrie Pitzer speaks with Lorraine Martin, President and CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC), about the evolution and future of safety leadership. A former U.S. Air Force officer and Lockheed Martin executive, Martin brings a service-oriented ethos – “I have your six”—to her work at the NSC, emphasizing collective responsibility for ensuring everyone goes home safe. Reflecting on the inaugural Safety on the Edge event at UC […]

In this episode of Safety on the Edge, host Corrie Pitzer sits down with David Myers (Vice President of Safety & Training, Southern Company) and Chris Hutzler (Director of Safety & Health, Southern Company Services) Southern Company was recently honored with the Safety on the Edge Excellence Award for their pioneering approach to safety—an award voted on by peers across industries. David and Chris share what the recognition means to them, how their leadership team drives cultural change, and the […]

In this episode of Safety on the EDGE TALKS, we look back at the incredible moments from Safety on the EDGE 2025 in Berkeley — from groundbreaking keynote speeches to emotional award presentations — and share a sneak peek at what’s coming in Baltimore for 2026. Malcolm and Corrie talk candidly about pushing boundaries in safety, the power of recognition, the importance of breaking silos, and the exciting lineup of speakers, workshops, and lifetime achievement award winners. If you’re passionate […]

Welcome to the first episode of Safety on the EDGE TALKS, hosted by Corrie Pitzer. This series is about challenging assumptions, breaking down “holy cows,” and sparking fresh thinking in the world of safety. In this episode, Corrie lays out the vision for Safety on the EDGE TALKS: Why the protection of life — people, business, and processes — is our core mission The five themes that will guide every conversation Why the series won’t be a platform for self-promotion […]