The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management · 2026-06-04 · 24 min
I am joined by William LePage, the VP of Health and Safety at Posillico Civil, to unpack how a risk management strategy functions at scale. We dive into his journey of safety program development and why leading safety initiatives requires ditching the 500-pound paperweight manuals. During our talk, I realized that safety compliance often feels like theater when we use one-size-fits-all templates. Bill explains how he uses employee safety ownership to protect crews across massive projects like Manhattan parks and Texas highways. I loved hearing about his weekly safety huddles with company owners because it shows true executive commitment. We also explore why he personally interviews every consultant to ensure they fit the culture. What You’ll Learn: How to replace generic checklists with energy-based safety to focus on fatal risks. The reason project-specific safety programs are more effective than standard manuals. How to build a culture of executive accountability through weekly safety huddles. Why observing work at the "sharp end" is critical before judging performance. The process for vetting consultants to ensure they match your organizational values.
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