Safety Heroes Podcast With Mousa Yassin

In this new episode of our EHS congress Minis, we welcome Dr. Jennet Arshimova, founder of SHEtime and Managing Director of New HSE. Jennet shares her journey in the field of health and safety, emphasising the importance of personal growth as a catalyst for change. She also discusses her work empowering individuals through education and the critical role of empathy in leadership. Dr. Arshimova&apo...

In this podcast episode, Mousa Yassin welcomes Myriam Perrier, Vice President of Research and Development at Perrier Consulting, to discuss her journey and contributions to health, safety, and environment (HSE) and the integration of human-centred paradigms in safety practices. The conversation spans across three key concepts: 1. A Passion for Human Rights and HSE: Myriam shares her background and...

In this episode, Mousa interviews Davide Scotti,  head of HSE culture, communication, and training at Saipem. They discuss some of the difficulties HSE professionals face and the importance of leadership in safety. Davide talks about the main challenges smaller companies face and the duty of big companies to share their knowledge. He also shares a piece of advice that has stayed with him since the...

Kostas Sagias is the group Health and Safety director at Carlsberg group. - We had a short conversation with him during our time at the EHS congress in Berlin in May 2024 and asked him three small questions. This is our EHS congress mini with Kostas. Enjoy! To connect with Kostas, find him on Linkedin . Send us a message! If you like this podcast episode, subscribe here and follow us on LinkedIn f...

In this week’s episode, Mousa Yassin has a fascinating conversation with Sukhy Hogwood, fhrmer Head of HSEW Europe - People & Places Solutions at Jacobs and recently appointed SHEQ Director at Network Rail.  Sukhy recounts her unexpected journey into the health and safety sector, motivated by a tragic accident early on. Over the past 20 years, she has dramatically broadened safety practices to...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Rodrigo Gomes Senior, VP of Global OSH Risk, Governance and Assurance at TK Elevator.  Rodrigo shares his journey from an engineering intern to a VP, emphasising his passion for safety and his experience being both hands on and academic. He discusses the importance of trust, communication, and simplicity in safety leadership, focuses on the idea of...

In this powerful episode, Mousa Yassin welcomes Rosie Russell, Director of Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability at MeiraGTx and co-president of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.  Rosie shares her unique journey from being a research chemist to a prominent figure in health and safety, emphasising the importance of building up others, understanding behaviours, and...

Today we have Remy Wierenga, Group Safety Director at Refresco as our guest and we dive deep into Human Performance Principles and how AI will become an increasingly powerful support tool in keeping people safe. And both for these make for a fascinating episode. Remy shares his insights on the evolution of safety practices, emphasising the significance of focusing on human and organisational perfo...

In this engaging episode of the podcast, our host Mousa Yassin sits down with Graeme Lannigan, passionate about the field of safety learning and the Global HSSE Learning Manager at bp. The conversation this week focuses on a specific topic surrounding safety training and learning and is full of personal experiences, giving some great insights into the essential role of training as part of the gene...

This week, Mousa Yassin talks with Esil Mertoglu, Senior EHS Manager at Adient, and explores her journey as an environmental health and safety leader. Esil's extensive experience spanning over 18 years in multinational manufacturing companies reflects her profound passion for advocating safety as well as championing diversity and inclusive initiatives, especially around women's rights. A...

In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted world of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with guest, Claus Rose, Senior Executive, EHS Separation Management Officer at GE Vernova. With over three decades of groundbreaking work, from his early days in the armed forces to leading initiatives in renewable energy, Claus shares his journey into becoming a visionary in the EHS realm.  His work in s...

In this episode, host Mousa Yassin engages in an insightful conversation with Davide Scotti, Corporate Head of HSE Culture, Communication & Training at Saipem. Davide shares his journey from his early career beginnings in the oil and gas industry to becoming a pivotal figure in health and safety culture, within his organisation but also across Italy.  Working for Saipem for over 18 years, he h...

Today we have Gokhan Yildiz, Managing Director of DSSD Consultants and we learn about his remarkable transition from a long tenure at Shell, a global giant where he was recognised for his innovative approach, to embracing the dynamic and uncertain world of startups and eventually founding his safety and sustainability consultancy. Throughout his journey, Gokhan emphasises the importance of continu...

This conversation with Thomas Burgdorff from Uniper offers a comprehensive look into the multifaceted world of HSSE.  Thomas articulates the safety function as inherently people-oriented, focused not just on ensuring one's own safety but on monitoring and supporting others to make safe choices. His emphasis on the importance of selflessness, risk awareness, and the capacity to make a positive...

Maite Garcia Lacuesta, Global Environment, Health and Safety Director at Perfetti Van Melle, a multinational confectionery and gum company shares her journey into safety, driven by personal experiences and a desire to make a difference. The discussion delves into the impact of workplace accidents, the importance of a positive safety culture: “the good contaminates the good”, and the global perspec...

This week, we get to listen to a rich conversation with Dr. Ralf Franke, a leader in environmental protection, health management, and safety with a very unique background.  Starting as a medical doctor to his pivotal role at Siemens, Dr Ralf Franke emphasised the integration of environmental protection, health management, and safety, and the impact on empowering people beyond the obvious safety me...

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Thorsten Müh, Head of process and plant safety at Bayer. Thorsten shares many insights around the importance of safety leadership and management in organisations “having a seat at the table” and supporting HSE managers in their work. From personal safety examples bringing light to the function in its most basic form to embracing safety across all functio...

In this episode, we are fortunate to have Clinton McDonald, VP Process and Operational safety at BP. Clinton discussed the complexities of risk management, stressing the importance for anyone working within high risks settings to understand the 'why' behind any set of rules to encourage buy in, and to implement the “how” with fit for purpose set of controls.  Clinton also touches on how...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Mandar Phadke from Topsoe about the importance of a safety culture that is evolving well beyond simple compliance. Mandar shares one of his pivotal safety concepts around the necessary shift in mindset from 'have to' to 'want to', and taking it a step further to “love to”; as we prioritise the health and safety of our teams, f...

In this episode, we're joined by Marcus Peters,Global Head of Offshore HSE at RWE offshore Marcus discusses his journey, starting with his transition from the British Navy to the world of offshore  energy. He explores the unique challenges faced by the renewables industry, the intimate and team-oriented nature of operations, and the significant cultural shift central to its foundation. Strong...

Kenza Akesbi, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in the health, safety, and environment sector, discusses her journey through multiple industries like mining, F&B, and the dairy industry and shares her insights on proactive safety measures, the impact of major incidents on safety perception, the role of leadership in safety, standardised safety practices with flexibility, a...

In this episode, we are speaking with Dr Marcin Nazaruk, an expert in human and organisational performance; Marcin takes us through his journey, starting from his psychology background to becoming a leader in the field of safety and human factors.   He emphasises the significance of mindset, skillset, and toolset in transforming safety practices and highlights the need for a proactive mindset that...

In this interview, Don Blumenthal, a district HSE manager at PCL, a global construction company, shares his journey and insights into the safety aspect of the construction industry.  Don shares about his experiences, including a life-altering incident that marked a significant turning point in his perspective on safety.  He also talks about his role in mentoring and developing his team, the import...

This episode is going to hit quite differently! Britt Howard is a gifted leader, mentor, and passionate advocate for safety and is journey is inspiring. His path from aspiring law enforcement officer to the Group Director Assurance at Worley is a testament to his dedication and resilience. Not just about safety procedures and regulations, it is about the human connection and the deep-rooted belief...

We have Chet Brandon on the podcast today. Chet is an experienced sustainability and EHS executive known for his exemplary work across different industries  The conversation covers Chet's personal journey, exploring his inspirations that led him to working in Safety, his work ethics, and his approach to ensuring sustainability and safety within organisations.  He emphasises the importance of...