The Safety Debris Podcast with Tanya Steele and Richard Dulong

E19 Interview with Candace Plattor

Join us in this episode as we host an addictions therapist with a unique perspective. Once an opioid addict herself, she's now 36 years sober and uses her personal experience to guide her groundbreaking 'Family Addiction Counselling and Therapy Program'. She firmly believes in healing not just the addict, but the entire family. From the depths of her own struggle to her inspiring triumphs, our guest is a shining testament to resilience and transformation. Tune in for this powerful discussion on addiction, recovery, and family healing.

E18 Interview with Ashley McKie

Our esteemed guest, residing in Langley, BC, is a seasoned professional in the H&S field with over 10 years of experience. She was recognized as a "Top Woman in Safety" for 2023, she serves as the Director of Safety for Venturis Capital Corporation, overseeing multiple forklift dealerships across Canada and the U.S. Additionally, she chairs the Fraser Valley CSSE chapter and actively volunteers in the safety community. Her focus revolves around continuous improvement, simplifying safety practices through mentoring in her workplace and the wider H&S industry.

E17 Interview with Jodi Huettner

Join us as we introduce our special guest from East Vancouver, BC, who is reshaping the trades industry despite not being an H&S professional. She is fiercely carving her own path, addressing the overlooked needs of a segment within the tradesperson workforce.

Since 2014, our guest has been a vocal opponent of the "pink it & shrink it" approach to women's personal protective equipment (PPE). As the owner and CEO of a women's safety coverall and design supply business, she advocates passionately for PPE standards that cater specifically to women.

Through personal experiences of prejudice, discomfort, and inconvenience while working as an engineer in remote locations with ill-fitting PPE, she has made it her mission to change the prevailing unease and embarrassment associated with such circumstances.

Prepare to be inspired as we delve into her remarkable journey, witnessing the impact she is making in empowering women's safety.

E16 Interview with Lee-Anne Lyon Bartley

We are thrilled to have our special guest that is born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, she now resides in West Brampton. As the Executive VP of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality at Dexterra Group Inc. (TSX:DXT), she brings over 20 years of H&S experience, along with impressive qualifications like CRSP, CP-FS, NEBOSH certification, and a BA in Science. Discover her inspiring journey and gain valuable insights into effective safety leadership that will transform your approach to safety.

E15 Interview with Denise Ropp

Introducing our esteemed guest from Calgary, Alberta! With over 35 years of experience as a registered nurse specializing in occupational health, she's a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. Join us as she shares her inspiring journey and insights on creating a supportive culture. Get ready to prioritize mental health and make a difference!

E14 Interview with Leslee Montgomery

A mental health advocate at her core, the construction industry is where she found her true calling. Leslee: "Working in this industry not only takes its toll physically, but it also takes it mentally. By confronting the elephant of mental health onsite, I have discovered that I have improved morale, leading to a reduction in incidents." You can find her with her boots laced up out in the field, working alongside some incredibly talented individuals. She manages frustration respectfully, educate, navigate change, innovate, lead by example, reduce incidents, and improve communication.  

E13 Interview with Natalia Pashutina

CSSE Chapter Chair of the Lowermainland, Vancouver BC

Hosts:  Tanya Steele & Richard Dulong

E12 Interview with Christl Aggus

Interview with the current President of the CSSE. What is the CSSE doing?  Where is the organization going? Listen to get to know her on a personal level, the music she loves, tips to safety professionals, what she does on her spare time if she has any and what our industry should be talking about in the coming months.

E11 Interview with Richard Dulong

E10 Interview with Tanya Steele

President of What If One Educates.  CEO of Tanya Steele Safety Consulting and co-host of Safety Debris talks about her career, her successes, what she has learned over her 26 year career and of course what music she listens to.