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Canary in a Coal Mine

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by YellowBird

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69 episodes

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Hosted by Michael Zalle, Founder and CEO of YellowBird, The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management features the sharpest minds in risk management and workplace safety. Each episode dives into bold, real conversations that challenge outdated safety models and cut through compliance theater. You’ll hear from guests who bring a powerful mix of tech-driven insight, human-first experience, and hard-won lessons from the field. Ideal for those leading safety initiatives in construction, logistics, manufacturing, or looking at safety from within the insurance industry, this podcast delivers the insights you need to stay ahead. Tap into real world case studies, stay on top of emerging technologies, and get field-tested strategies that are redefining how safety programs are built and scaled. Real experts. Real outcomes. Your playbook for the future of safety starts here.

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7/19/2023

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Recent Episodes

July 2, 2026

Systems Over Signs: How James Ferrell is Engineering Out Workplace Hazards

I recently spoke with James Ferrell about Safety Leadership and Perdue Farms Risk Management strategies. We talked about his transition from flying the V-22 Osprey in the Air Force to leading safety for twenty thousand people. James explained why traditional safety campaigns often fail to change behavior. I found his focus on fixing systems rather than blaming people very insightful. We explored how high quality and safe operations are connected. It was a great conversation about building a culture that truly values every associate.

June 25, 2026

How Vulnerability Beats Authority in Workplace Safety Culture with Lori Elam

In this talk about workplace safety culture and EHS leadership, I talk about vulnerability transforming high-stakes environments. I host Lori Elam from Takeda Pharmaceuticals to discuss her twenty-five year journey in pharmaceutical manufacturing and why she believes in leading with human connection. We discuss the power of being present in the field and why she encourages her teams to speak up about their mistakes. This conversation really highlights why caring for people is the ultimate driver of risk management strategy success.

June 18, 2026

How to avoid the $300K premium trap in workers' compensation with Todd Thams

I talk with Todd Thams about how a workers compensation insurance experience mod score functions as a credit rating for your business risk management strategy. We discuss why a score above one point zero can stop you from bidding on contracts and how managing workers comp claims management effectively saves hundreds of thousands of dollars. Todd also explains the financial levers that drive insurance premium negotiation and why your safety training programs must focus on the real human impact of workplace safety.

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What is Canary in a Coal Mine?: Hosted by Michael Zalle, Founder and CEO of YellowBird, The Canary Report: Safety & Risk Management features the sharpest minds in risk management and workplace safety. Each episode dives into bold, real conversations that challenge outdated safety models and cut through compliance theater. You’ll hear from guests who bring a powerful mix of tech-driven insight, human-first experience, and hard-won lessons from the field.

Ideal for those leading safety initiatives in construction, logistics, manufacturing, or looking at safety from within the insurance industry, this podcast delivers the insights you need to stay ahead.

Tap into real world case studies, stay on top of emerging technologies, and get field-tested strategies that are redefining how safety programs are built and scaled.

Real experts. Real outcomes.

Your playbook for the future of safety starts here.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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