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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 207 - Occupational Safety - Interviewing Employees After an Incident
Description: Dr. Ayers focuses on one of the most critical — and most mishandled — parts of incident investigations: interviewing employees in a way that uncovers truth without blame. The episode emphasizes that the goal of interviews is learning, not fault‑finding.
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🧠Key Themes
1. The Purpose of the Interview Is Understanding, Not Blame
Employees shut down when they feel interrogated. Dr. Ayers stresses that interviews should:
Build trust
Encourage openness
Focus on conditions and systems
Avoid blame‑seeking questions
Psychological safety drives honesty.
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2. Set the Tone Before Asking Questions
A good inte...