Anthony Gibbs
CEO, Sentis
Anthony leads Sentis on its mission to change the lives of individuals and organisations for the better every day.
He commenced his career in psychology in the addiction and clinical space before applying his knowledge in organisational settings.
Over the past 17 years at Sentis, he has partnered with organisations globally to help them understand safety drivers, and to develop strategies to improve safety, wellbeing and organisational outcomes.
Anthony bases his approach to supporting organisations on a philosophy of positive safety; a belief that leaders who genuinely care about their people will drive behaviours beyond compliance, ultimately leading to increased commitment, care and effort.
Panel discussion: Fostering a positive safety culture: Insights from the frontline
BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal and Aurizon joined forces with Sentis to disseminate the safety ethos throughout their operations. While BMA had a relatively low lost time injury frequency rate, it grappled with several low-level incidents. This prompted a re-evaluation of the safety protocols.
Aurizon confronted challenges around safety management and leadership, evident in incidents involving its safety programs. Both BMA Hay Point and Aurizon sought a positive shift promoting safety across their domains.
Key takeaways:
- Equipping leaders with the tools and skills to communicate the safety message
- Instilling collective ownership and accountability for safety initiatives
- Recognising and addressing the attitudinal and cultural elements that influence safety
- Refining and adapting operating system principles to align with evolving standards and organisational needs