Safety And Risk Success

Let's talk about improving resilience and wellbeing, with our guest, stress resilience expert Carole Spiers. As they navigate through the complexities of stress and resilience, especially in the evolving post-COVID work environment, Carole sheds light on the transformative strategies that organisations can adopt to foster a culture of mental wellbeing. With an emphasis on the significance of train...

  This week, your host Christian Harris, delves into the crucial topic of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations alongside DSE specialist, Gerald Whitehouse. This comprehensive discussion sheds light on the indispensable role these regulations play in protecting the health and well-being of employees who use computers and other display screen equipment regularly in their workplaces.   Here's w...

Simon Cassin returns for part 2, joining Christian to further delve into ethics in safety. We'd recommend taking in part 1 first, as the dicussion picks up from where that episode left off. You can find this here: Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ethics-in-safety-with-simon-cassin/id1521150061?i=1000638630849 Video: https://youtu.be/eS9Qd-XgNdg?si=sIziyel-57V6XGnl     Highlights: - An...

What are your safety priorities for 2024? What is the current safety landscape and how should you react to that? What are the 5x key areas that Christian suggests you focus on? Explore this and more in this week's episode!

In our 150th episode(!), Christian is joined by Peter Forshaw, a partner at Weightmans law firm, to explore the complexities of the safety legal landscape as it stands in 2024. The discussion provides a deep dive into how economic conditions affect claims exposure, the critical importance of evidence in defending claims, and the emerging trends in health and safety management, including the integr...

Our first episode of 2024 explores how to evaluate success as a safety professional. Your host, Christian, is joined by a number of participants in this Safety Roundtable, where various metrics and approaches to measuring safety in their organisations are discussed.     Key Discussion Points:   - Evaluating Safety Success - Metrics and The Challenge of Measurement - Frontline Engagement - Quantita...

Simon Cassin, a philosopher with a keen interest in the ethics of safety, joins me this week. We delve into the controversial topic of a zero harm approach to safety, unpacking its ethical implications and challenging traditional perceptions.     Highlights: - The concept and philosophy behind zero harm in safety. - A critique of the traditional definition of harm in the health and safety context....

Murray Ritchie joins Christian on the podcast this week to talk about The Seven Bad Habits of Safety Management. Together, they explore the critical facets of safety management, dissecting the seven detrimental habits that often plague this crucial area. Drawing from Ritchie's comprehensive book, this episode promises a deep dive into the nuances and complexities of safety management in the modern...

This week, Christian Harris welcomes Heather Beach to discuss mental health in the workplace. The conversation delves into the significance of mental health issues, the challenges they pose in business environments, and the strategies managers and leaders can adopt to address these concerns effectively.   Highlights: 1) Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace: - Heather shares alarming statis...

Turn on your headphones (just not too loud...) for this thought-provoking episode where we delve into the often-neglected topic of sound exposure and its risks. Joining Christian is Stephen Wheatley, the founder and CEO of LimitEar and HearAngel, and an expert in the field of hearing protection and safe listening.     Key Topics Discussed: The Difference Between Sound and Noise: Christian and Step...

Katherine Evans, the founder of Bold As Brass, joins Christian this week to discuss how her experiences have led to her spearheading a campaign for women's PPE and advocating for gender equality in the workplace.   Highlights: - Katherine's career journey - The issue of inadequate PPE for women - Founding Bold As Brass - Advocacy for gender equity - The role of organisations in this fight - Collec...

Bjørn Jepsen joins Christian to enlighten us with his expertise on how a deeper comprehension of brain processes can significantly improve safety practices in any organisation. By drawing parallels with sports, he illustrates the need for mental readiness to anticipate and prevent accidents.   Key points: Bjørn's insights into the intersection of neuroscience and safety protocols. The power of men...

This week, the UK hosted an international AI Safety Summit. Having discussed AI a few times on the podcast, I was keen to share this conversation between Rishi Sunak and Elon Musk about AI safety. They discuss: The rapid advancement of AI technology The importance of global alignment on safety The potential impact of AI on jobs and labour markets The balance between innovation and regulation The p...

Ever wondered how our body's automatic response to threats can influence our performance and well-being? This week, Christian is joined by Tara Halliday - engineer turned high performance coach - to discuss physiological safety and overcoming imposter syndrome.   Highlights: Physiological Safety Explored: Tara explains the body's innate reactions to perceived threats. The correlation between under...

This week, Christian interviews Colin Pereira, a security and safety professional with over 20 years of experience in protecting journalists in conflict zones.   Colin shares insights from his career, discussing the complexities of managing safety in volatile environments, the importance of trust within organizations, and the need for practical safety measures. He also emphasises the significance...

Today, I welcome back guest Justin Strange to discuss event safety and the repercussions of the gig economy on the world of safety.   We delve into the unique risks and challenges of managing safety at events, including intoxicated attendees, sunstroke, dehydration, and poor movement.   Justin shares his experiences with events held in greenfield sites and the difficulties of controlling the numbe...

This is a replay of a Safety Roundtable discussion on the topic of zero harm in the workplace, with guest, Kevin Barr. Kevin and I introduce the concept of zero harm and invite participants to share their thoughts.   We cover:  - The pros and cons of zero harm - The challenges it presents - The potential oversimplification of safety - Alternative approaches, such as a people-first strategy - The d...

Christian Harris interviews Stuart Lansdown, the director responsible for third-party services at QuestGates, a leading specialist provider of claims solutions, about how to defend slips, trips and falls insurance claims. They discuss slip, trip, and fall accidents and insurance claims, particularly in the corporate hospitality, retail, and leisure sectors. Stuart emphasizes the importance of dete...

Justin Strange, a highly experienced safety practitioner with significant experience working with local & national government agencies and the private sector around the globe, joins Christian in this Sliptember special episode to chat about slip safety and the £733,333 Tesco slip prosecution case he was involved in. For reference, you can find information about the case on the BBC website here: ht...

In this podcast episode, Christian Harris interviews Andrew Sheves, founder of CrisisDojo. AI, about the potential applications and limitations of AI in safety, risk, security, and crisis management. They discuss: - The capabilities of AI models like ChatGPT - The importance of responsible AI use - The potential dangers of deepfake technology - The impact of AI on various industries - The need for...

In this podcast episode, Christian Harris hosts a discussion with Louise Hosking and Jon Buttolph from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). They talk about the roles of Louise and Jon within the CIEH, the challenges faced by the organisation and the profession it supports, and the changing landscape of environmental health.   Highlights: - Balancing the different views within th...

Nathan Hight shares his fascinating backstory and how this has driven him on to play a leading role in proactive risk management. He and Christian discuss this, leadership in safety, how to proactively manage risk, and how to build a world class safety culture.   Highlights: The importance of making quick decisions to intervene and protect people The need for a proactive and vigilant approach to r...

Want to keep yourself and your company out of court, off the front pages, and away from large fines?   On this episode, we cover just that, with special guest Kizzy Augustin: ⚖️ What are the latest trends and developments relating to health & safety law in the UK? ⚖️ How could these affect your business, as well as you personally? ⚖️ What has happened since the seismic changes to the health & safe...

In this enlightening episode of The Safety And Risk Success Podcast, sustainability expert Jasper Steinhausen explores the integration of sustainability and profitability in businesses with host Christian Harris. Drawing from his rich experience, he demonstrates how sustainability can drive business value and introduces his strategic roadmap, the 'Impact Blueprint,' for achieving profitable sustai...

In this enlightening episode, host Christian engages in a deep conversation with Chris Clearfield, an esteemed author, coach, and consultant, on the topic of risk leadership in a complex and uncertain world. They explore various aspects of leadership, decision-making, risk management, and embracing complexity. Chris shares valuable insights on building resilient teams, encouraging positive risk-ta...