The Safety Conversation with SHP

Are we sleep walking into a new risk environment borne out of societal intolerance, and where does the issue sit in health and safety's remit? In this special episode of the Safety Conversation podcast , John Seddon at Peoplesafe leads a discussion on the intolerance epidemic and its effect on employer's personal safety. He is joined by Nicole Vazquez and Sue Parker-Tantush, two key voices in the...

Having began his career as an Emergency Medical Technician, Jason Killens is now Chief Executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust. In this special episode of the Safety Conversation Podcast, he explains how his perspective of health and safety has shifted as he moved into a leadership role from the frontline.

In this special episode of the Safety Conversation podcast, Jason reflects on his career, how the profession has changed (for better or worse) and looks ahead to future trends including the evolution of Proud2bsafe, which has created Proud2beSpeakers, a roster of motivational expert speakers further enhancing P2Bs' offering.

In this episode we speak to NEBOSH Chief Executive Andy Shenstone on the training provider’s recently announced three-year strategy. Andy Shenstone joined NEBOSH in March 2023 and one of the first things on his to-do list was to get to grips with the company’s strategic plan.   “It was perfect timing really,” Andy says reflecting on the process. “The organisation haven't had a a ful...

In the third and final of a three-part mini podcast series with both SHP and IFSEC Insider, Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global, Matt Humby talks about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries with SHP Editor, Mark Glover. Matt has over 22 years experience in the fire safety industry, and now provides advice and solutions to help mitigate the fire risk with fire safety products...

In the second of a three-part mini podcast series with both SHP and IFSEC Insider, Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global, Matt Humby talks about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries with SHP Editor, Mark Glover. Matt has over 22 years experience in the fire safety industry, and now provides advice and solutions to help mitigate the fire risk with fire safety products for both...

In the first of a three-part mini podcast series with both SHP and IFSEC Insider, Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global, Matt Humby talks about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries with SHP Editor, Mark Glover. Matt has over 22 years experience in the fire safety industry, and now provides advice and solutions to help mitigate the fire risk with fire safety products for both c...

Click here to preview the forthcoming three-part podcast mini-series on risks around lithium-ion batteries, with expert Matt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global. Publishing weekly from Tuesday 12 March on IFSEC Insider and SHP.

In this episode, we speak to inclusive PPE campaigner, Katy Robinson, and chairman of SHP's Editorial Board, Karl Simons, about raising awareness, changing attitudes and creating a movement for tangible change for inclusive PPE. Katy Robinson is a senior project manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council and campaign manager for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Yorkshire...

Mark Glover speaks to incoming IOSH President Stuart Hughes about his plans for the role and asks former President Lawrence Waterman what he took from the last 12 months.

Scott Gaddis at Intelex joins SHP editor Mark Glover for a special episode of the Safety Conversation that digs down into tech and asks if it really can improve your safety culture.

In this episode of the podcast, SHP Editor Mark Glover speaks to Janet Hadley at Choose Sunrise about alcohol in the workplace. In the final podcast of the year, and as we enter the Christmas party season, we hear from Janet Hadley at Choose Sunrise about how we can go about supporting colleagues in the workplace who might be experiencing issues with alcohol, and the importance of understanding th...

SHP Editor Mark Glover speaks to the winner of last year’s SHP Rising Star Award, Jake Newell about what it felt like to achieve one of the sector’s most coveted accolades, and how his work as an asbestos analyst continues to motivate him. This year, according to figures from the HSE , 5000 people in Britain are likely to die prematurely from asbestos exposure. For Jake Newell, these numbers serve...

SHP Editor Mark Glover, speaks to Evotix CEO Matthew Elson on technology adoption, attracting talent and why the concept of work/life balance needs a refresh.  In a conversation of many strands, Matthew shares his thoughts on why it’s critical to get technology into the hands of frontline workers. “Engaged employees look after safety for themselves and their colleagues, and they're also more...

In this episode, SHP caught up with Rachel Butler, who is Head of Health, Safety and Risk at property development company, Bruntwood, on her current role and how she got into health and safety from early beginnings where she was working in administration in the construction industry. Rachel discusses her journey moving up in health and safety, the importance of questioning the way things are ‘alwa...

In this episode, we hear from two speakers from Proud2BSafe – an organisation of motivational speakers who share personal stories about the impact of workplace accidents.   In this podcast we hear from Sean Toon on mental health and why communication is key. And Matt Hazelton, who was a director at a construction firm when a tragic accident occurred resulting in him losing his two brothe...

In this episode, SHP Editor Mark Glover speaks with Darren Ford, Head of Learning and Development and Organisational Development at Arco, on inspiring and encouraging the next generation into health and safety. How can organisations raise the profile of health and safety as a profession? What can be done to encourage the younger generation into health and safety as a lifelong career? Should establ...

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a recognised condition when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. It results in feeling very tired during the day, issues concentrating, mood swings and headaches. It can be very serious if left untreated. It’s estimated that better diagnosis and treatment could prevent up to 40,000 road accidents a year. Air Products is an industrial gas delivery company wit...

Here we reveal the eight health and safety professionals who make up this year's Editorial Board.

SHP Editor Mark Glover speaks to Nicole Rinaldi, Director of Professional Services at IOSH, about the Institute's enhanced Blueprint tool that helps members to self-assess, learn and record CPD, ultimately guiding users as they progress through their careers.

Mark Glover speaks to incoming IOSH President Lawrence Webb about his plans for the role and asks former President Louise Hosking for her highlights of the last 12 months.

In this episode. outgoing SHP Editor, Ian Hart, speaks to the incoming Editor, Mark Glover to discuss his new role, sector themes and plans going forward.  After four and a half years at the helm of SHP, Ian Hart is moving on to pastures new and is handing over the safety baton to Mark Glover. Having worked on SHP when it was a magazine several years ago, Mark returns to the sector at an impo...

Recorded in the Operational Excellence Theatre at Safety & Health Expo in May, this discussion from Matt Birtles and Matt Powell Howard focused on MSD risk management requiring us to identify potentially hazardous operations, assess them and then reduce the risks so far as we can and manage the rest. The keystone of risk management are the numerous assessments of individual tasks that provide...

In this episode, we drop in on a panel debate which discusses the changing the perception of the health & safety profession. Recorded in the Operational Excellence Theatre at Safety & Health Expo in May, this panel discussion focussed on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it could be argued that the safety profession is now viewed in a more positive light by the general public. The panel t...

In this episode, we’re going to hear from Sukhy Hogwood who looks at safety in design and safety’s role in ensuring buildings are not only safe to construct, but also usable for those who will be living, working in, and recreationally using the space. Then, Paul Richardson discusses how digitalised safety processes can transform a workplace. Sukhy Hogwood is HSE Director at Jacobs, which delivers...