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IOSH podcast

IOSH's podcast series features exclusive interviews with industry experts, behind the scenes discussions with IOSH members, and conversations with future leaders of the health and safety profession.

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World Congress: Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano on making social security available to all

The state of Social Security globally is troubled; only 50% of the global population has access to some form of social security. ISSA is dedicated to improving this statistic with a goal to make social security for all a reality. In discussion with Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, Secretary General, International Social Security Association, we dig into the challenges of policy and legislation for worker rights, explore ISSA’s approaches to their goal, and delve into the importance of major events lik...

Mar 14, 202430 minSeason 3Ep. 8

World Congress: Siong Hin Ho on OSH reform in Singapore

During this conversation with the Ministry of Manpower's Siong Hin Ho, we dig into the ways in which Singapore has changed its approaches to worker health and safety, and tease out how it can be applied in other contexts.

Feb 26, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 5

World Congress: Ockert Dupper on Vision Zero

In conversation with Ockert Dupper, global programme manager of the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Vision Zero Fund, we unpack the challenges of global supply chains, explore how the ILO aims to improve the lives of many workers, and dig into stories that best depict the need for OSH measures at every step of the way.

Feb 20, 202438 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Interview with IOSH president Stuart Hughes Part 2

In part 2 of our interview, IOSH president Stuart Hughes discusses the biggest challenges OSH faces, the regulations he thinks should be amended, and his new series interviewing CEOs on safety culture in large organisations.

Jan 08, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Interview with IOSH president Stuart Hughes Part 1

New IOSH president Stuart Hughes tells us how he landed a job at Mercedes AMG, what his plans are for his presidency, and how he'll be marking the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Jan 08, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 30

World Congress: Samantha Connell on the globalisation of occupational hygiene

In this special series, recorded live from the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2023 in Sydney, Australia, we interview experts from around the globe to cover some of the biggest challenges and trends in occupational health and safety. In this episode, Kellie Williams sits down with Samantha Connell, President-Elect of the International Occupational Hygiene Association, to discuss deadly dust, occupational hygiene, and how to be 'tactfully tactical'.

Dec 04, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 3

World Congress: Dr Andreas Flouris on climate change – a working issue

In this special series, recorded live from the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2023 in Sydney, Australia, we interview experts from around the globe to cover some of the biggest challenges and trends in occupational health and safety. In our next exclusive episode, hear from guest Dr Andreas Flouris from the University of Thessaly in Greece. He explains why climate change is an opportunity to shift the lens to focus on worker safety and how it impacts the responsibilities of bus...

Dec 04, 202325 minSeason 3Ep. 2

World Congress: Dr Susan Peters on the importance of thriving workers

In this special series, recorded live from the 23rd World Congress on Safety & Health at Work 2023 in Sydney, Australia, we interview experts from around the globe to cover some of the biggest challenges and trends in occupational health and safety. In this episode, Kellie Williams speaks to guest Dr Susan Peters, a research scientist from Harvard's School of Public Health. They discuss the importance of worker wellbeing and how we should strive to ensure our workforces thrive! Spoiler: it’s...

Nov 29, 202328 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Future Leaders on leading safely with intent

In this episode, we speak to two IOSH Future Leaders about leading safely with intent – what it is, why it's important, and how it can benefit you and your organisation.

Nov 20, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 6

My year as IOSH president

In this episode, we speak to Lawrence Webb about the highlights and challenges during his year as IOSH president, his hopes for the health and safety profession, and what’s next for him.

Oct 31, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The Truth about Turbans

We speak to Paul Singh CMIOSH, about the issues that continue to keep him fresh and motivated after a quarter of a century in health and safety.

Sep 21, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Future Leaders: Pathways to OSH

IOSH Future Leaders Carly Hughes and Mathew Cooper discuss what led them to choose a career in health and safety, how they got into the profession, and what advice they'd give to those starting out in their first OSH roles.

Aug 24, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Vision, mission and purpose

An interview with Liz Sebag-Montefiore, director at leadership, development and executive coaching consultancy, 10Eighty and qualified executive coach and career coach. She talks about leadership development, coaching and mentoring and what it takes to be a strong leader.

Jul 13, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 21

An interview with Karl Simons - leader in the field

An interview with Karl Simons, Co-founder and Chief Futurist at FYLD, who has more than 30 years' experience in the industry. We discuss the use of artificial intelligence in health and safety, his work in mental health, the benefits of gaining international experience and the projects he is currently working on.

Jun 22, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Future Leaders: our experience as women in safety

In this episode, two future leaders talk to us about the challenges and benefits of being a women in the safety industry. Featuring: Sheena O'Brien Terlunen GradIOSH, group risk manager, Sun International Nicole Morrison GradIOSH, HSE manager of policies, systems and accreditations at Travis Perkins.

Apr 27, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Future Leaders: How to overcome impostor syndrome

Featuring: Future Leaders Josh Callaway and Megan Coleman In this episode, IOSH Future Leaders Josh Callaway and Megan Coleman discuss the impact of impostor syndrome and the subsequent stress it can evoke on people and workplaces.

Feb 24, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 4

A year to be bold

Featuring: IOSH president Lawrence Webb Newly elected IOSH president Lawrence Webb discusses his emboldened approach for the coming year.

Feb 14, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Celebrating a year of success

We speak to the immediate past president of IOSH, Louise Hosking, to reflect on her year at the helm. Louise tells us about the highlights, the benefits of volunteering, who inspires her, and what she plans to do next.

Dec 21, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Future Leaders: EDI tips to protect business and ensure compliance

A truly inclusive approach to safety should encompass all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). In this episode, two IOSH Future Leaders share ideas of how they've used it to their advantage in their organisations.

Sep 28, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Hybrid working and MSDs

Featuring Matt Birtles, principal ergonomist, HSE IOSH Future Leaders interview the HSE's ergonomic guru to find out what organisations should be doing to safeguard hybrid workers against MSDs.

Jul 01, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Future Leaders: What inspires you as an OSH practitioner?

In this episode, two members of the IOSH Future Leaders steering group explore where they get their inspiration from as health and safety practitioners, discuss how to develop power skills, and give our listeners some fresh ideas about different places we can all learn from.

Mar 10, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The Future is Bright, says Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher, IOSH chief executive

In this episode, we speak to IOSH’s chief executive, Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher. Vanessa discusses her first six months in the job, how the profession has earned the recognition it deserves thanks to Covid, and why we should be optimistic about the future.

Feb 10, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Human capital and social sustainability

IOSH magazine's digital editor Kellie Mundell speaks to Chris Jerman, thought leadership manager at IOSH, about human capital and social sustainability. Chris breaks down this important concept and explains how IOSH is connecting the conversation with its Catch the Wave campaign.

Jan 19, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Future Leaders: mental health

This episode has been taken over by three IOSH Future Leaders: Alpa Vadher, Adam Gawne and Abdulhanan Cheema. They discuss how to be a good safety influencer, and the new standard for psychosocial risks and how it might impact mental health in the workplace.

Dec 09, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 1

How the HSE has evolved over 50 years

The Health and Safety Executive’s Philip White and Peter Brown discuss changes in the 50 years since the Roben’s report, managing stress and mental ill health, and COVID-19 responses.

Nov 03, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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