An eye-opening, interactive session that challenges outdated safety beliefs and replaces them with real, science-backed insights that actually drive safer behavior.
Highly flexible — available as a 2-hour experience, half-day workshop, or full-day engagement
In-person / Virtual / Hybrid
This program is ideal for anyone responsible for influencing safety culture, including:
To guide crews toward smarter, more effective safety engagement and accountability.
To connect leadership actions with real behavioral outcomes in daily operations.
To better understand the “why” behind rules and how to make them work in practice.
To inspire culture change by replacing clichés with credible, actionable strategies.
To challenge assumptions and upgrade outdated safety practices with modern insight.
To integrate evidence-based safety thinking into programs that influence people.
We’ve all heard them: “Safety First!”, “PPE is the first line of defense!”, “Discipline makes people work safely!”
But what if these aren’t entirely true – or even helpful?
Safety Myths & Misconceptions is a high-energy, hands-on program that challenges some of the most common safety clichés in workplaces around the world. Through engaging activities, real-life examples, and provocative discussion, participants will confront what they’ve always been told — and replace myths with science-based, field-tested insights that make safety truly effective.
From rethinking accountability and authority, to understanding what motivates real safety behavior, this program is an eye-opening journey for everyone who wants to take safety beyond checklists and posters – and into real culture change.
Gain powerful insights that challenge outdated beliefs, reveal the truth behind safety clichés, and equip participants to build a culture rooted in awareness, accountability, and real behavior change.
Expose long-standing misconceptions that quietly weaken workplace safety culture and awareness.
Challenge overused phrases like “Safety First” to uncover what truly drives effective safety behavior.
Understand why personal protective equipment is the last — not first — line of defense in real safety systems.
Rethink how safety departments and line management share responsibility for safe performance.
Shift from punishment-driven methods to leadership that uses accountability and awareness effectively.
See safety not as a cost but as a strategic investment that builds trust, productivity, and results.
Apply practical tools and leading indicators to measure and influence true safety performance.
Identify and fix common workplace beliefs that distort safety priorities and decision-making.
Walk away with actionable steps to build a stronger, more informed, and self-sustaining safety culture.
Flexible delivery designed to suit your organization’s needs and audience engagement style.
Each session is designed for maximum engagement and real-world relevance. Participants experience interactive myth-busting quizzes, visual demonstrations, group debates, and real incident debriefs that challenge assumptions and inspire practical action.
Applicable across diverse industries focused on operational excellence and safety performance:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
Confidently identify and correct common safety myths that undermine performance.
Apply evidence-based principles to drive smarter, more proactive safety decisions.
Encourage open discussion and ownership of safety values across all levels.
Lead teams with clarity, purpose, and strategies grounded in behavioral science.
Clichés are easy.
Changing minds is harder – and far more rewarding.
Let’s bust the myths, build the truth, and create a safety culture that actually works.
Fill out the form or email us at info@y-access.com to bring this interactive session to your team or site.
