Interview with Thomas Wenning on workplace safety, extreme sports, mental resilience, and risk management in industry.
Safety doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built on attitude, discipline, and a conscious awareness of one’s own limits. That’s exactly the focus of issue 71 of GOOD TO KNOW!, which explores an unusual connection between two disciplines: extreme sports and occupational safety.
In this interview, Thomas Wenning, extreme athlete and occupational safety expert, shares his experiences in ultra-running and explains how insights from pushing personal limits translate directly into safety culture and decision-making in industry. He discusses why recognizing warning signs early, realistic risk assessment, and mental resilience are decisive for safe work — especially under high pressure in maintenance and shutdown management.
In addition, Dr. Renate Mayer’s column ZEBRA-CROSSING examines where responsibility for safety culture in organizations truly lies — with employees or with leadership.