The Scratchie Podcast
The Scratchie podcast smashes stale notions of safety compliance to improve wellbeing in construction, mining, logistics and beyond.
Join the founders of Scratchie, James and Garry, as they challenge the status quo in workplace safety. Sharing candid insights from the front lines, they explore incentivising safe behaviors, building trust, and developing people-first safety cultures.
Hear fresh perspectives from progressive leaders and safety innovators. Discover new approaches focused on care, communication, and positive reinforcement over punishment.
The Scratchie podcast aims to humanise safety, promote speaking up, and spread positivity in the workplace. Are you ready to rethink safety? Tune in to get inspired.
Episodes
11 episodes
Beyond Safety: McDonald's, Gamification and Global Growth | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 11
In this episode, Scratchie co-founders James Kell and Garry Mansfield discuss their exciting expansion into the quick-service restaurant industry through a partnership with McDonald's. They explore how Scratchie's instant rewards platform is be...
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Episode 11
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29:34
The Future of Workplace Safety: A Surprising Conversation | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 10
In this episode of the Scratchie Safety Podcast we explore the cutting-edge intersection of technology and workplace safety. Our mystery guests dive deep into how modern tech is revolutionising age-old principles of positive reinforcement...
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Episode 10
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7:57
The Power of Teams in Workplace Safety: Insights from Peter Berry | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 9
In this episode of the Scratchie Safety Podcast, host James Kell sits down with Peter Berry, Managing Director at Peter Berry Consultancy and a global leader in workplace safety and engagement. With decades of experience in organisational psych...
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Episode 9
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47:38
From Nurse to Safety Maverick: Josephine Taylor's Journey to Transform Construction | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 8
Get ready for a no-holds-barred discussion as we sit down with Josephine Taylor, a trailblazing safety leader at construction giant John Holland, in Episode 8 of the Scratchie Safety Podcast. With a background in nursing and a rebellious streak...
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Episode 8
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1:06:12
Advocating for Safety's Human Impact with Andrew Ferguson | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 7
Andrew Ferguson joins James for a far-ranging career conversation spanning construction safety, insurance, and community empowerment.Beginning in the union movement fighting for better worker protections, Andrew grew to lead one of Austr...
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Episode 7
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43:13
Safety's Largest Study With Dr Johnny Dyreborg | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 6
What interventions actually prevent workplace accidents in the long run? Johnny Dyreborg, co-author of a seminal systematic review analysing 60,000 safety studies, shares evidence-based insights.We unpack findings on the inefficacy of aw...
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Episode 6
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1:02:46
Vision Zero & the Psychology of Safety with Pernille Thau | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 5
How is Denmark consistently top 3 in workplace safety globally? Pernille Thau, Head of Department at leading Nordic consultancy Human House, gives insights into Vision Zero.Pernille shares psychological keys behind its 7 Golden Rules, in...
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Episode 5
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33:58
The Psychology of Safety Incentives with Dr. Nicole Celestine | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 4
How can insights from psychology transform workplace safety? Dr. Nicole Celestine joins us to explore the science behind safety incentives.With expertise in organisational behavior and motivation, Nicole provides fascinating context on g...
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Episode 4
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43:31
Rethinking Safety Culture with Tamara Jonson | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 3
What does it take to transform stale notions of safety compliance? Tamara Jonson has fresh insights. Beginning in the coal mines with her maverick psychologist father, Tamara saw firsthand how to connect with grief-stricken workers after accide...
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Episode 3
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57:24
The Carrot vs The Stick | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 2
In this candid discussion, Scratchie founders James and Gary dig into the root problems in construction safety culture. Why does compliance fall short? They explain how incentives can balance the over-reliance on penalties and rules.Hear...
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Episode 2
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38:28
Introduction | Scratchie Safety Podcast | Episode 1
The founders of Scratchie share their origin story in the very first episode of the Scratchie Safety Podcast. James Kell and Garry Mansfield take us back to the beginning - from a chance meeting to piloting simple scratch cards that reward safe...
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Episode 1
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17:31