Detoxifying Safety Culture: Antidotes to Common OSHA Pitfalls
Matt Phillips, MS, MBA, Safety and Risk Manager, Hanover County and Hanover County Public Schools (VA)
July 15 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Safety culture isn’t built on compliance alone. Join Matt Phillips as he explores eight common “poisons” that sabotage workplace safety—and the practical “antidotes” to overcome them. Walk away with real-world strategies to promote shared accountability, proactive learning, and lasting cultural change.
Attendee Takeaways:
- Safety culture goes beyond compliance—continuous improvement is essential
- Outdated practices and attitudes can be challenged and replaced with innovative, safer methods
- Everyone shares responsibility for safety; it cannot rest solely on the safety manager
- Proactive learning and prevention mindsets reduce incidents and build long-term resilience
Presenter
Matt Phillips, MS, MBA, Safety and Risk Manager, Hanover County and Hanover County Public Schools (VA)
Matt is the safety & risk manager for Hanover County Government and Hanover County Public Schools, where he leads safety programs, risk management initiatives and claims administration. With more than 20 years of experience in industrial hygiene, construction and general industry safety, emergency services, and risk management, he has a proven track record of building effective safety teams and training programs. Matt holds an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University, an M.S. in safety management from West Virginia University, and a B.S. in chemistry from Shepherd University. He is a Six Sigma Advanced Blue Belt and a certified EMT in Virginia. An active leader in professional associations, he has served as president of the ASSP Colonial Virginia Chapter and as a member of the VA PRIMA Executive Board.
