Defenseless Moments Podcast
The Defenseless Moments Podcast dives deep into the world of health and safety, sharing an in-depth look into the industry. In this podcast, host Hunter Visser interviews authors, consultants, and managers in the safety field about thought-provoking experiences lived and learned throughout their careers. Tune in for our first twelve-part series where we talk with the author of SafeStart, Larry Wilson about the stories behind each chapter in his new book, Defenseless Moments: a different perspective on human error.
Episodes
13 episodes
Chapter 12 - What Really Causes Rushing and a Different Perspective on Employee Engagement
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the root cause of rushing and how to engage your employees in the process of Anticipating Error™ and Rate Your State™.
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20:48
Chapter 11 - Improving Quality, Production Effficiency and Customer Relations
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the link between safety and performance.Purchase the book here.
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20:52
Chapter 10 - Critical Decisions Part 2: Deliberate Risk and Error
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered why people take deliberate risks like not wearing PPE or texting and driving.Pu...
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20:12
Chapter 9 - Critical Decisions - Part 1: Normal Risk vs. Making an Exception
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered why "good" workers make exceptions to their own rules and habits. Purchase the ...
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17:56
Chapter 8 - The Complacency Continuum an "When vs. What"
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the Complacency Continuum and why it is so important to focus on "when vs. what" when talking about injuries.
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35:45
Chapter 7 - The Neuroscience Behind the Critical Error Reduction Techniques
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the connection between SafeStart's Critical Error Reduction Techniques and emerging neuroscience discovered by FMRI technology.
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40:21
Chapter 6 - The State-To-Error Risk Pattern And The Concept Of Self-Triggering
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the State-to-Error Risk Pattern and the 'Self-Trigger' technique that became the foundation of SafeStart.
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Episode 6
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24:17
Chapter 5 - Equilibrium: The Progression and Eventual Termination of Safety Judgment and Skill Development
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how and why most adults eventually hit equilibrium and begin to feel as though they are safe enough already.
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39:17
Chapter 4 - Skill vs. Luck/Reflexes and SIFs
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson talk about the importance of habits and reflexes. Larry shares the story of when he discovered the idea of a 'Defenseless Moment' and tells a few stories from the road.
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20:29
Chapter 3 - The Third Dimension of Risk Assessment
In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered most injuries are not caused by high-risk activities, rather they are caused by a momentary lapse of focus or a 'Defenseless Moment.'To purchase the book
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18:42
Gary Higbee's Take on The 3 Sources of Unexpected
In this episode, host Hunter Visser and Gary Higbee discuss how Gary first learned about the '3 Sources of Unexpected' and the way this concept changed his perspective and shaped his career.
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30:48