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The Net Effect – why fishing for hazards a hook at a time isn’t the answer…

The Net Effect – why fishing for hazards a hook at a time isn’t the answer…

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In this episode of Judgemental, Kate Connors and co-host Greg Smith are joined by Dr Rod Gutierrez—doctor, psychologist, and author of The Net Effect—for part 1 of a rich and provocative 2-part conversation about the future of psychosocial risk management. Rod takes listeners inside his unique professional journey and the thinking behind his book, challenging the dominant “tick-the-box” approach that still underpins much of workplace health and safety. Instead of treating psychosocial risk as a series of isolated hazards, he introduces a powerful alternative: the idea of the net effect—a more human, interconnected way of understanding how risks interact and are experienced through individual differences. Together, the trio explores why traditional engineering-style safety frameworks struggle to address complex human problems, and why compliance alone is not enough. They unpack the gap between regulation and meaningful practice, the unintended consequences of controlling risk in silos, and the growing tension between prevention and real-time support in workplaces. The conversation also ventures into the rising influence of AI and the uncomfortable truth that even though workplaces still haven’t mastered human-to-human care, they are now increasingly focused on human-to-AI interactions. Key discussion points: Why psychosocial risk can’t be managed one hazard at a timeThe “net effect” and what it means for real-world practiceThe gap between regulatory compliance and meaningful safetyAI as both a solution—and a new psychosocial hazardThe hard truth: workplaces still struggle with human-to-human care Connect with us: LinkedIn – Kate Connors LinkedIn – Greg Smith LinkedIn – Dr Rod Gutierrez LinkedIn – EML Resources:“The Net Effect – an ecosystems approach to psychosocial risk management.” Elemental Psychology & Coaching website Greg Smith – Safety Books Proving Safety and Paper Safe EML website EML Psychosocial Resources – Mutual Benefits https://www.eml.com.au/news-community/latest-news/reduce-psychosocial-risks-in-workplaces/ Follow Judgemental: A psychologist and a lawyer walk into a bar SpotifyAppleAmazon Music Be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, or send us a message. This podcast series is proudly sponsored by EML. As Australia’s largest personal injury claims provider, EML provide services to the workers compensation, life insurance and CTP personal injury markets. For over 110-years, the EML Group has proudly helped people get their lives back after a workplace injury or illness.The Mutual Benefits program reinvests a portion of EML profits into innovative products, tools, initiatives and services that are designed to improve outcomes for employers, injured workers, and the communities we support.​Click here for the free resources available within the Mutual Benefit program to support psychosocial risk management in the workplace.
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