Safety And Risk Success

What if resistance to change wasn't a hurdle, but valuable feedback? Gary Wong brings a refreshing take on how to navigate complexity and shift safety culture using insights from sensemaking, storytelling and system thinking. We covered how narrative data, landscape maps and frameworks like Cynefin can help make change more attractive and easier, not just for frontline teams, but for senior leader...

Ever felt that risk management is too focused on boxes, forms, and fear? It doesn't have to be that way. In this powerful conversation with internationally respected risk expert Alex Dali , we unpack a smarter, more dynamic approach, rooted in ISO 31000 , that ties risk directly to your objectives. Whether you're in safety, operations, or leadership, if you're making decisions under uncertainty (a...

When you're trying to influence at board level, it's not enough to talk risk in your language, you've got to speak theirs. Ben Cooney joins me to unpack how risk professionals and safety leaders can get real traction by shifting their approach from technical to strategic, from problems to value. We get into the realities of insurance, bust some common myths, and explore how safety, risk, and finan...

Slips aren't just annoying, they're costly, painful, and often completely avoidable. Despite everyone doing "the basics", we continue to see the same incidents occur, time and time again. But what if we shifted from assumptions to science? This episode reveals the five scientifically backed steps to dramatically reduce slip accidents and elevate your safety performance. Whether you're in charge of...

What if the biggest risk to your organisation wasn't a trip hazard or faulty machinery, but someone on the inside, with intent to do harm? I sat down with internationally respected security risk management expert Richard Pendry to explore how the lines between safety and security are blurring fast, and what that means for us as safety professionals. From insider threats and emerging legislation to...

Is AI the silver bullet for safety, or a double-edged sword we need to handle with care? In this wide-ranging conversation, I'm joined by Martin Maran, a veteran safety professional turned AI practitioner, who offers a grounded, practical update on how AI is reshaping our world of safety and risk management. We dig into what's working, what's worrying, and where opportunity lies for those willing...

If you think "emotions" and "the workplace" don't belong in the same sentence, think again. Emotional culture is influencing your safety culture, performance, and leadership impact, whether you realise it or not. I'm joined by Cara Cunniff, an expert in emotional culture and connection, to challenge the old-school mindset and explore how feelings drive behaviour, decision-making, and ultimately su...

What does the safety profession look like ten years from now? Picture a world of automation, AI-driven decision making, and rapidly shifting expectations, then place yourself right in the middle of it. That's where we're heading, and this podcast was a chance to look ahead, spark debate, and challenge ourselves to be ready.   We explored the changing demands on the safety professional, what we'll...

Great teams don't just follow procedures, they speak up, challenge ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear. That's the essence of psychological safety, and it's fast becoming a cornerstone of high-performing, low-risk workplaces. Elizabeth Hyde joins me to share how her legal background and cutting-edge research are reshaping how leaders think about safety, not just as a compliance issue, but...

You can't build a high-performing team on a foundation of silence and stress. With mental health challenges affecting every level of the workforce, it's time to treat wellbeing as a leadership priority. I speak with Ghitta   Basson, founder of Rewind Your Mind , about practical ways to embed a proactive mental health culture into the heart of your organisation.   From understanding why current sys...

The secret to truly impactful safety leadership isn't just in the processes and metrics, it's in how we show up as humans. That's the challenge Eric Michrowski throws down as we dive into his powerful framework for "Leading with Head, Heart, and Spine." Eric's blend of operational expertise and deep insight into human behavior creates a compelling vision for how safety can be elevated from complia...

Is your organisation focusing on the right safety risks, or just the loudest ones? In this compelling roundtable edition of the podcast, I break down the key findings from our landmark State of Safety 2025 report, built on the insights of over 550+ safety professionals. From shifting mindsets to tech adoption and underreported hazards, the data reveals where we're thriving, where we're blind, and...

Accidents aren't just bad luck, they're often the result of choices, systems, and missed opportunities. In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Rebecca Hickman, CEO of RoSPA, who shares how we can flip the script on safety. We challenge the outdated mindset that accidents "just happen" and explore the transformative idea of whole life safety , keeping people safe not just at work, but everywh...

What does it really take to be an influential safety leader? Steven Harris doesn't just talk safety, he lives and breathes leadership. In this jam-packed conversation, we dig deep into the evolution of the safety profession, the mindset shifts needed to thrive, and how to build lasting credibility in a world full of noise.   If you've ever wondered how to move from compliance cop to strategic cata...

Real progress in safety starts when we cut the jargon, stop pointing fingers, and focus on understanding how work actually gets done.   In this high-energy, honest conversation, I sit down with Georgina Poole, mining safety veteran, human performance champion, and podcast host, for a wide-ranging chat about pushing safety beyond tick-box culture and embracing the messy, human side of the job.   We...

The future of safety is evolving rapidly and we explore exactly how to get there. I sat down with Liam Simpson, Head of Safety at Wilson James, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans leadership, mindset, data, culture, and tech. With roots in the military and years in the private security sector, Liam brings a unique and refreshing perspective on evolving from tick-box compliance to meaningful...

What's really happening in the world of health and safety? Not the theory, not the wishful thinking, but the real, on-the-ground state of play? I went straight to the source, gathering insights from over 500 safety professionals to uncover the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry as we head into 2025. The results? Some expected, some surprising, and all absolutely essenti...

Slips are one of the biggest causes of workplace injuries, yet they're also one of the easiest risks to manage, if you know what to look for and how to fix it. Chris Budd and I get straight into the practicalities of slip prevention, breaking down the key risk factors and the simple, effective measures you can take to reduce them. Whether you're responsible for health and safety in your organisati...

Regulations are tightening, fines are increasing, and businesses are under more pressure than ever to get safety right. With new laws on the horizon, from tougher construction product rules post-Grenfell to the looming Protect Duty and shifts in workplace health responsibilities, staying ahead is non-negotiable.   Kevin Bridges of Pinsent Masons, breaks down the legal landscape for 2025, what's ch...

A wolf marking its territory, a six-hour road trip with a stressed-out bear, and the unexpected link between conservation and corporate sustainability, Dr. Denise Taylor's journey into ESG is anything but ordinary. But what does any of this have to do with business risk, responsibility, and ethics? A lot more than you might think.   From wolf conservation to supply chain sustainability, Denise sha...

Imagine stepping into a workplace where everyone feels empowered to speak up about hazards but the physical environment is still full of risks. Now flip it: a workplace packed with safety barriers, yet no one dares to report an issue. Which matters more psychological safety or physical safety controls? That's the big debate in this safety roundtable discussion, and the insights might just change t...

Leading the world's largest health and safety organisation takes more than just expertise, it takes passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to protecting people. For IOSH President Kelly Nicoll, that commitment is personal. After witnessing the devastating impact of workplace accidents, she's on a mission to drive meaningful change and reshape how we think about safety. I sat down with Kelly to di...

💡 Getting people to truly care about safety is one of the biggest challenges we face as professionals . Too often, safety messages get ignored, dismissed, or seen as just another compliance exercise. But it doesn't have to be that way.   This session breaks down a proven framework for winning hearts and minds to drive real safety success. This isn't about more rules and regulations—it's about con...

Are health and safety professionals keeping up with the rising demands of stakeholders?   Expectations are skyrocketing, but is the profession evolving fast enough to meet them? In this episode, Al Hocking from ERM shares powerful insights from their Global Health & Safety Survey, revealing where organisations are thriving—and where they're struggling.   Key Highlights: Shifting expectations: Stak...

Most safety goals fail – but not because they're too ambitious. The real problem? They're often unclear, unrealistic, and lack a solid plan of action. If safety targets feel like just another compliance box to tick, it's time to rethink the approach.   This episode dives into why traditional goal-setting methods fall short and what safety professionals can do differently to drive real, measurable...