PAPod 585 - When Safety Stalls: Who Will Reinvent the Field?

In this clip from the Pre‑Accident Investigation Podcast and Punk Rock Safety, Todd joins Ron, Ben, and David to debate why safety innovation is stalling, where new ideas are coming from, and who’s pushing practice forward. They explore barriers like regulatory pressure, the pull of “normal,” and the difference between improving safety and redesigning work. Using examples from pediatric intensive care and other domains, the conversation highlights pockets of progress, the danger of idea corruption, and the need to embrace experimentation, rethink systems, and find the next generation of thinkers to advance safety practice.

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PAPod 585 - When Safety Stalls: Who Will Reinvent the Field? is an episode from PreAccident Investigation Podcast by Todd Conklin.

This episode is 31:15 long.

This episode was published on Feb 14, 2026.

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