“Safe to be you” – Why psychological safety matters on site

This Pride Month, we’re sharing stories from our people about what psychological safety means to them and why it matters at work.

One of those people is Nathan Harden.

For Nathan, psychological safety is simple. It’s about feeling comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, asking questions and being yourself without worrying about judgement.

“Your voice matters and you’ll be treated with respect, even when perspectives differ,” he says.

On site, that can make a real difference.

Whether it’s raising a safety concern, helping a teammate, admitting a mistake or sharing a new idea, strong teams are built when people feel comfortable speaking honestly and supporting each other.

Nathan believes the small day-to-day behaviours matter most.

Things like listening properly, checking in with people, being approachable and treating others with respect all help create a better workplace for everyone.

He also says people shouldn’t worry about “getting it wrong” when supporting others.

“It’s okay not to have all the answers,” Nathan says. “What matters is being willing to listen, learn and adjust.”

This month’s Pride campaign theme is “Safe to be you” — a reminder that everyone deserves to feel respected, included and supported at work.

Thank you to Nathan for sharing his story and helping continue the conversation across our teams and sites.