In this episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with BSIF CEO Alan Murray who reveals that SATRA CEO John Hooker is set to take over as his replacement at the Federation. Alan gives an insight into the recruitment process, looks back on his tenure as CEO and looks ahead for what is an exciting period for BSIF. Mark also covers all the latest industry news including BSIF issuing an urgent warning to those responsible for procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products following the...
Mar 17, 2025•38 min•Ep. 43
On this episode host Mark Sennett chats with Cromwell's Peter Smart about all things PPE. Mark also covers the latest industry news including BSIF urges businesses to review PPE stock, IOSH calls for Government action to protect gig workers. He also shares his thoughts on the demise of Anticipate London/Safety & Health Expo and the Safety and Health Practitioner.
Feb 25, 2025•28 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, Mark Sennett looks at all the latest health and safety industry news. Including how new research has highlighted gaps in Building Safety Act knowledge, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is urging buyers and wearers of PPE to review their PPE stock and replace old and damaged items after a member survey showed outdated and poorly maintained personal protective equipment (PPE) is in use across UK workplaces. Also, Mark discusses the findings of a recent survey that sho...
Jan 30, 2025•16 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with What Else Events managing director Tim Else and hears all about Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, which takes place on 2-3 October 2024 at Farnborough International. Tim shares with us some exiting new features of the show including a dedicated content stream from the Health and Safety Executive, he details some of the 40+ hours of CPD content on offer across the seminar theatres and provides an insight on what's on show from the 100+ exhibitors. Mar...
Aug 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with NEBOSH CEO Andy Shenstone to discuss details of the new NEBOSH strategy. Mark also covers the latest news in the OSH sector including stories on Employers failing to protect its drivers, No Falls Week and also the findings of RS' 2024 Health & Safety report Striving for Excellence.
May 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with Intelex's Trevor Bronson and discusses what’s changed in health and safety over the last five years, what should be the focus of OSH professionals leaders moving forwards and also the impact of technology on the world of health and safety. Mark also covers the latest industry news, which includes the BSIF identifying a number of non-compliant PPE products in recent tests it has conducted, new laws aimed at protecting retail workers, the worrying resul...
Apr 29, 2024•49 min•Ep. 38
In episode 37, host Mark Sennett chats with Martor UK's Tom Turner about the importance of using suitable safety knives. He also explains how much of an impact safety knives have across UK business and the impacts of workers getting cut injuries using unsafe equipment. Mark also covers the latest industry news including the launch of No Falls Week, the first female CEO of RoSPA, and new research that reveals almost 1 in 3 employees (31%) have experienced at least one form of microaggression or d...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 37
In Episode 36, host Mark Sennett sits down with David Bishop, the event director of the Health and Safety Event, who explains why the event is now a must-attend for any OSH professional. Mark also covers all the latest industry news including Non-registered PPE providers failing BSIF tests, a new report shows poor mental health is having a damaging effect across the UK, news of BSIF Alan Murray announcing his retirement and much more.
Feb 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with BSIF CEO Alan Murray to discuss the newly formed Occupational Safety & Health Stakeholder Alliance. Alan explains why it has been set up, who is involved and what are the Alliance's objectives. Mark then covers all the latest news including early findings from HSE’s Dust Kills campaign, frontline workers face monthly operational issues and the new IOSH President Elect outlines her aims for her new role.
Oct 31, 2023•39 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, host Mark Sennett chat with 3M's George Elliott about how has the pandemic affected the respiratory industry in the UK and the importance of only using safe and compliant RPE. Mark also covers the latest news in the sector, which includes the Indefinite extension for the use of CE marking, £14million fine following the fatal Croydon tram crash and the shock findings of a BOHS report into women's health in the workplace.
Sep 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with Intelex Vice President, Global Practice Leader - Safety and Health Scott Gaddis about ways to measure safety engagement, ways to improve safety culture and much more. Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news the latest UK workplace fatalities statistics, which have been published by the Health and Safety Executive. Also, Mark talks about NEBOSH appointing a new chair, the formation of the Occupational Safety and Health Stakeholder Alliance. He a...
Jul 13, 2023•46 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with RS Safety Solutions Senior Director Ryan Plummer about all things PPE and the importance of selecting quality PPE products. Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news including The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) warning those in charge of PPE and safety product procurement to be vigilant about substandard products, as its latest non-member product tests highlight the availability of high levels of non-compliant products. Also, Mark talk...
May 30, 2023•37 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with Dräger Safety UK Head of Safety Marketing David Head about the need for safety to be a key consideration in the UK’s energy transition, connected and digital safety and also what plans Dräger has for 2023 and beyond. Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news including The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) warning those in charge of PPE and safety product procurement to be vigilant about substandard products, as its latest non-member produ...
Mar 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Mark Sennett chat with RS Safety Solutions Group Sales Director Rob Russell about the Protect What Matters Survey, which asks how have attitudes changed towards health and safety in your company? Are you optimistic for the future, or are there warning signs on the horizon? Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news including the new impacts of the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, NEBOSH appointing a new CEO, British Safety Council reopening its offer to SMEs a...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, Mark Sennett discusses how almost half of work-related illness is due to stress, depression or anxiety according to statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). He also talks about IOSH calling on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to reverse a decision made by his predecessor Liz Truss to exempt about 40,000 businesses from reporting requirements and regulations. Our guest on this episode is Safety Rocks founder Carla Crocombe who discusses the importance of health...
Nov 23, 2022•38 min•Ep. 29
Episode 28 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with Arco Professional Safety Services technical director Ben Haughton. The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event , which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham. In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including British Safety Council offering any organisation employing up to 500 staff the chance to get free support to improve t...
Oct 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 28
Episode 27 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with Protex AI CEO Dan Hobbs on how AI is successfully being integrated into the health and safety sector.. The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event , which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham. In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including IOSH calling on the British Government to work with policy makers, regulators, emp...
Sep 16, 2022•38 min•Ep. 27
EPISODE 26 of the Health & Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with British Safety Council chair Peter McGettrick. The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event , which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham. In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including the annual UK workplace fatality figures, which have been published by the Health & Safety Executive. Mark also explores the dangers...
Jul 21, 2022•51 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with NEBOSH COO Dee Arp and discusses what we have learnt about mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. There's advice for listeners on how they can get help for themselves or their colleagues if they are struggling with mental health. As always, Mark takes a look at the latest industry news, which this time includes IOSH explaining why delays pose a threat to the Employment Bill, an HSE safety alert on FFP masks, and also a sharp rise in the numb...
May 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 25
On episode 24, Mark Sennett sits down with Health & Safety Event director David Bishop to preview what's in store when the event takes place at NEC Birmingham on 5-7 April 2022 and explain why it's a must attend event. As usual, Mark takes a look at the sector's latest news stories, which include a UK PPE supplier is warning businesses that a change in personal protective equipment law, why working from home is adding to loneliness for some workers, and new data shows fatalities in the const...
Mar 29, 2022•44 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest industry news including the findings from a Hybrid Working Study that HSM did in partnership with EcoOnline. We also reveal the shortlist for the Safety & Health Excellence Awards, while also looking at the news of Alcumus securing investment from Apax and IOSH supporting a campaign aimed at reducing MSDs. This episode's main guest is 3M's Abrasive Applications Expert Theo Simon who talks about the Hand-Arm Vibration and what step...
Feb 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest industry news including the HSE publishing the work-related health and injury statistics, IOSH supporting flexible working, and a brand new HSM CPD networking event that's a must attend for OSH professionals. This episode's main guest is veteran health and safety journalist Louis Wustemann who discusses some of the key findings of EcoOnline's recent survey on hybrid working. These findings have been published in the form of a white pa...
Jan 20, 2022•51 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Mark chats with Tim Else who is the organiser of the new Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live events, which take place in 2022 in Manchester Central and Farnborough International. In addition, Mark takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including a new HSE campaign aimed at helping tackle mental health, worldwide workplace fatality rates and much more.
Dec 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Mark chats with Hellberg's Colin Mackenzie about the risks of noise and how to protect against them and also what employers are required to do to protect the hearing of employees. In addition, Mark takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including the HSE updating its guidance on work-related road risk, BOHS urging employers to remain vigilant and update their Covid-19 risk assessments and much more.
Sep 30, 2021•31 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Mark chats with Driving For Better Business Campaign Manager Simon Turner about the new Health & Safety Executive guidance on driving for work. He also reveals all about the new Driver Safety Zone at this year’s Health and Safety Event at the NEC on 7-9 September. Mark also talks to Intelex Vice President, Global Practice Leader - Safety, Scott Gaddis on how digitizing information has helped organisations make better decisions in relation to health and safety. In addition, M...
Aug 09, 2021•58 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with leading health and safety lawyer Rhian Greaves about how the Health and Safety Executive and the Local Authorities have been central to the Government response to the pandemic and how has this affected them and the way they regulate businesses. In the news on this episode, is a key reminder about UKCA marking, some shocking new workplace violence statistics and some positive news on how upgraded PPE has protected hospital staff against COVID-19. Mark also...
Jul 07, 2021•45 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with Peninsula UK's Mark Creighton who explains how he transitioned into health and safety from being a professional footballer at clubs including Oxford United and Wrexham A.F.C. He also talks about the key health and safety challenges facing business owners. In the news on this episode there's discussions on BSI publishing new competence criteria, a focus on the hugely successful HSE webinar on risk management, how safe different generations feel about g...
Jun 03, 2021•42 min•Ep. 17
In episode 16, Mark Sennett reviews the latest news in the UK health and safety sector, which includes a £1million fine following a child drowning at Drayton Manor Park, IOSH naming it's new chief executive, a MOU between RosPA and NEBOSH and an exciting opportunities for listeners to get CPD and advice from the Health and Safety Executive. Mark also talks to Martor's Ian Suggitt and Chris Brown and poses them a number of questions from listeners about identifying knife hazards, minimising knife...
Apr 23, 2021•48 min•Ep. 16
Mark Sennett sits down with EcoOnline's consultancy manager Sarah Ingle, who provides and overview of the main chemical legislative changes in the UK following Brexit including the affects on COSHH, Safety Data Sheets and supply chains. Mark also chats with EMMA Safety Footwear's Iris van Wanrooij who shares how EMMA is leading the way in terms of environmental responsibility in relation to safety footwear. Iris explains EMMA's clearly defined strategy for turning waste footwear into new footwea...
Mar 15, 2021•44 min•Ep. 15
Mark Sennett sits down with new NEBOSH CEO Chris Payne and they discuss the contribution the health and safety profession has made throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and what additional skills do you think health and safety professionals need in their armoury to be successful. Mark also chats with Dräger Marine & Offshore and Dräger Hire Marketing Manager Richard Ryan about his thoughts on key trends in the sector in the year ahead and how customers’ needs changing has led to Draeger adapting ...
Jan 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 14
