Safety, In My Opinion: Consciousness, Construct, and the Reality of Risk

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In this episode, we speak to Dr. Jay Allen about his first book "Safety, In My Opinion: Consciousness, Construct, and the Reality of Risk". It's a mind blowing look at our constructs as an organization and being aware of the signals and frequency that are being broadcast from individuals and organizational cultures. In this thought-provoking episode, Sheldon Primus sits down with Dr. Jay Allen, renowned safety innovator and author of Safety, In My Opinion: Consciousness, Construct, and the Reality of Risk. Together, they unpack the deeper meaning of safety beyond checklists and compliance—diving into consciousness, perception, and the constructs that shape how we manage risk in high-stakes environments. Get ready to challenge your assumptions and think differently about what "safe" really means.