In this episode of Risk to Reward, we dig into the real-world decisions that sit between safety compliance, insurance requirements, and doing right by people. From navigating contractor compliance platforms like ISNetworld to understanding when insurance variances make sense, this conversation breaks down how safety and business leaders evaluate risk, especially when the rules don’t account for real life. We also explore the human side of safety decisions, including second-chance employment, justice-impacted workers, and how company culture, leadership, and accountability influence outcomes long before anything goes wrong. This episode is for safety managers, business owners, and operations leaders who are tired of black-and-white answers and want a practical look at how risk, responsibility, and reward intersect in the real world.