Defenseless Moments Podcast

Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson

The Defenseless Moments Podcast dives deep into the world of health and safety, sharing an in-depth look into the industry. In this podcast, host Hunter Visser interviews authors, consultants, and managers in the safety field about thought-provoking experiences lived and learned throughout their careers. Tune in for our first twelve-part series where we talk with the author of SafeStart, Larry Wilson about the stories behind each chapter in his new book, Defenseless Moments: a different perspective on human error.

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Chapter 12 - What Really Causes Rushing and a Different Perspective on Employee Engagement

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the root cause of rushing and how to engage your employees in the process of Anticipating Error™ and Rate Your State™. Purchase the book here.Read the article here.BooBooBandits.com

Feb 23, 2021

20 min

Chapter 11 - Improving Quality, Production Effficiency and Customer Relations

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the link between safety and performance.Purchase the book here.Read the article here.BooBooBandits.com

Feb 16, 2021

20 min

Chapter 10 - Critical Decisions Part 2: Deliberate Risk and Error

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered why people take deliberate risks like not wearing PPE or texting and driving.Purchase the book here.Read the article here.BooBooBandits.com

Feb 9, 2021

20 min

Chapter 9 - Critical Decisions - Part 1: Normal Risk vs. Making an Exception

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered why "good" workers make exceptions to their own rules and habits. Purchase the book here.Read the article here.BooBooBandits.com

Feb 2, 2021

17 min

Chapter 8 - The Complacency Continuum an "When vs. What"

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the Complacency Continuum and why it is so important to focus on "when vs. what" when talking about injuries. Purchase the book here.Read the article here.BooBooBandits.com

Jan 26, 2021

35 min

Chapter 7 - The Neuroscience Behind the Critical Error Reduction Techniques

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the connection between SafeStart's Critical Error Reduction Techniques and emerging neuroscience discovered by FMRI technology.Purchase the book here.Read the article here.BooBooBandits.com

Oct 23, 2020

40 min

Chapter 6 - The State-To-Error Risk Pattern And The Concept Of Self-Triggering

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered the State-to-Error Risk Pattern and the 'Self-Trigger' technique that became the foundation of SafeStart.Purchase the book here.Read the article here.

Sep 24, 2020

24 min

Chapter 5 - Equilibrium: The Progression and Eventual Termination of Safety Judgment and Skill Development

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how and why most adults eventually hit equilibrium and begin to feel as though they are safe enough already. Purchase the book here.Read the article here.

Aug 27, 2020

39 min

Chapter 4 - Skill vs. Luck/Reflexes and SIFs

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson talk about the importance of habits and reflexes. Larry shares the story of when he discovered the idea of a 'Defenseless Moment' and tells a few stories from the road.Purchase the book here.Read the article here.

Jul 30, 2020

20 min

Chapter 3 - The Third Dimension of Risk Assessment

In this episode, Hunter Visser and Larry Wilson discuss how Larry discovered most injuries are not caused by high-risk activities, rather they are caused by a momentary lapse of focus or a 'Defenseless Moment.'To purchase the book click here.To read the article click here.

Apr 20, 2020

18 min