This week Dr. Martin and James channel David Letterman's classic countdown format to tackle the ethical challenges that define modern safety practice.

From the Friday 4:30 PM confined space scenario to whistleblowing decisions, these aren't theoretical problems—they're the real-world situations that test your professional integrity and could determine whether workers make it home safely.

Drawing from decades of field experience, our hosts break down the most common ethical conflicts safety professionals face: production pressure versus safety standards, training compliance versus real competency, and the gray areas where professional codes of conduct meet workplace reality.

Whether you're a seasoned CSP or new to the field, these scenarios will challenge how you think about doing the right thing when it's not the easy thing.

Inside the Episode:

• Production pressure versus safety standards
• When to blow the whistle on unsafe practices
• Training compliance versus real competency
• Personal relationships versus professional integrity
• Cultural sensitivity versus safety enforcement

The Risk Matrix Podcast: Weekly masterclass in risk management from industry titans Dr. L.F. Martin (32-year veteran, Board of Global EHS Credentialing Impact Award winner) and James Junkin (trainer of 40,000+ safety professionals, ASSP's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year).

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