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: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-51241647 They discuss: The systemic issues ...
Sep 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 136
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 proactive strategies and focus on mental health - The devaluation of information in the digital age ...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 135
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 the CIEH membership - The need for more environmental health officers - The involvement of environmental...
Sep 08, 2023•52 min•Ep. 134
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 risk management in the workplace Safety culture and the benefits of proactive risk management Effective...
Sep 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 133
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 & safety court sentencing guidelines in 2016? ⚖️ What can be learned from comparing cases pre- and p...
Aug 17, 2023•59 min•Ep. 132
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 sustainability. Many of Jasper's thoughts on the approach to sustainability mirror how Christian suggests ...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 131
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-taking, and the role of AI and technology in navigating complexity. Listeners will gain practical tips...
May 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 130
In this powerful podcast episode, our host Christian, a survivor of a serious road accident himself, engages in a candid conversation with Lisa Ramos and her husband, Dave Garton about what’s it like to get run over. Lisa, who lost a leg in a workplace forklift truck accident, along with Dave, share their personal journey of recovery, their ongoing mission to raise awareness about workplace safety, and the lasting physical and emotional impacts of such incidents - not only for the injured party,...
May 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 129
In this episode, Christian sits down with Lesley McLeod, CEO of the Association for Project Safety, to discuss the importance of mental health, competency, and learning from mistakes in the construction industry. We also touch upon working with government to achieve safety outcomes, and discuss the APS Conference on 10th May. Highlights: Lesley and the APS's mission and its role in promoting safety and risk management The importance of mental health in construction The need for a cultural shift ...
Apr 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 128
This week I'm sharing a recording of a webinar, on which I was a pannelist, discussing how to improve near miss reporting using AI. We'll explore the reasons why near misses and unsafe conditions are overlooked, and unveil how AI/computer vision is transforming the way we identify and analyze near miss incidents. Joining me are host Dan Hobbs of Protex AI and Peter Jenkins of Stagecoach. Together, we'll dive deep into: Why don’t people report near misses and unsafe conditions? How is AI/compute...
Apr 22, 2023•45 min•Ep. 127
This week’s podcast is a recording of a Safety Roundtable event on tackling safety professionals’ biggest frustrations. Safety is a rewarding career, but it’s not without its frustrations… Christian explores the top five frustrations that he typically hears about and then, with the help of the roundtable attendees, deep dives into the frustration of a lack of buy-in from colleagues. Key discussion points: · The challenges safety professionals face in getting colleagues to take safety seriously a...
Apr 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 126
Christian Harris hosts Professor Hernan Huwyler, Head of Risk at Milestone Systems (part of Canon), to discuss risk management and the limitations of qualitative risk management techniques, such as heat maps. This was a recording of a Safety Roundtable ( www.safetyroundtable.co.uk ) session, attended by 100+ safety and risk professionals. Highlights: Hernan highlights the popularity of heat maps due to their simplicity, but also points out their pitfalls and limitations. What are the benefits of...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 125
Summary: Christian Harris interviews Lawrence Webb, the current IOSH President, on the Safety and Risk Success Podcast. They discuss Lawrence's priorities for the year ahead, including prevention, neurodiversity, grassroots OSH and building the profession of OSH into the future. They also talk about Lawrence's day job in the construction industry, as Group SHE Strategy Director at Costain. Highlights: Reflections on the weight of responsibility that comes with being the IOSH President but also t...
Mar 18, 2023•49 min•Ep. 124
In this episode of the Safety And Risk Success Podcast, Christian interviews Julie Barratt, the President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). The interview is split into two parts: firstly, Julie reflects on her legal career as a barrister. Julie discusses her experience as a barrister and the challenges that come with representing clients in court. Next, they discuss the basics of environmental health, the importance of the profession, and how CIEH supports environmental ...
Mar 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 123
People are critical to achieving safety success, we can all agree on that. But how can we turn people into our biggest safety asset? Karen Hewitt, author of "People Power - Transform your Business in the Era of Safety and Wellbeing" is our guest this week, as we explore: What working as an interpreter at the UN taught Karen and led her into the world of safety What do we mean by an asset, how can people be an asset, and which people do we mean, exactly? Why aren't organisations already achieving...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 122
If you thought safety was just about knowing the laws and regulations, you've missed the point. To succeed, you need to master soft skills for safety, too. In this episode, we'll be exploring key soft skills such as effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, leadership, problem-solving, attention to detail, and adaptability, and discussing how these skills can help you to be successful in your career. Christian will also share his tips on actions you can take to improve your soft skil...
Feb 11, 2023•54 min•Ep. 121
Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots, such as ChatGPT, have the potential to revolutionise the field of safety by automating processes, improving communication, and analysing data for risk assessment. However, the use of these technologies also raises questions about their impact on jobs and the potential for unintended consequences. In this Safety Roundtable, we explore the benefits and potential drawbacks of using AI and specifically chatbots in safety work. Christian shares some context ...
Jan 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 120
On this first episode of 2023 we share a recent Safety Roundtable recording, where Christian was joined by a group of 40+ safety and risk professionals to discuss their safety priorities for the year ahead Christian shares some insights from the State Of Safety 2022 report, showing what safety professionals cited as their key priorities then He also shares a matrix of how to decide upon safety priorities And explains his 4x key priorities for the year ahead Then, as always on Safety Roundtable s...
Jan 14, 2023•50 min•Ep. 119
Enjoy this audio recording of a recent webinar, hosted by Navitas Safety: avoiding the safety slippery slope this winter Slips, trips and falls remain the most common cause of injuries in the workplace. And, the number of incidents increases in the winter for a number of reasons: cold weather, snow and ice, fallen leaves, increased rainfall, less daylight. These all mean a greater potential for falls. There are, however, numerous actions you can take to ensure you stay on top of workplace safety...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 118
What can triathlon teach us about risk management? Why is risk management going through a mid-life crisis? What is risk management by design and how can that help to address issues? All this and more on this weeks' episode, where I am joined by Philip Jakubowski. He has worked on £100s of millions of projects and now runs a management consultancy helping clients to improve risk through a systematic process. Connect with Philip on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjakubowski/ And y...
Nov 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 117
I'm delighted to share a recording of a panel discussion I hosted recently at Risk Awareness Week 2022. This is an annual event bringing together the best minds on risk to spread insights and, as its name suggests, raise awareness. In this panel discussion, we will seek to enrol the audience into the benefits of a more proactive approach towards managing safety risks. On the panel are Crystal Danbury (Director of Group Safety & Insurance at Sainsbury's), Diane Chadwick-Jones (former Director...
Nov 06, 2022•58 min•Ep. 116
What makes safety a great space to work in? This is a question that Christian has mentioned before on both the podcast and Safety Roundtable, but this week he's joined by Reena Appadoo - Technical Director of Navitas Safety - to delve into much more detail. Connect with Reena on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reena-appadoo-81a45249/ And you can find Christian here, too: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/ Key topics include: What are the highlights of working in...
Oct 29, 2022•43 min•Ep. 115
We all know that safety is important. But it's such a broad topic, covering multitudes of things to protect (people, assets, reputations...) and disciplines to master... ...that the biggest blocker to safety success, according to safety professionals, is "juggling priorities" (51% - The State Of Safety Report 2022, which you can find on LinkedIn here ) So, how should we focus our efforts? What are the best practices in this area? How have you and your fellow safety professionals sought to priori...
Oct 22, 2022•55 min•Ep. 114
Today’s Guest: Philip Grindell has worked as a Metropolitan Police specialist detective, a Counter Terrorist Security Coordinator, and ran the Parliamentary Liaison and Investigation Team following the assassination of Jo Cox MP. Philip joins me to discuss the trends in personal security risks, how the internet is being used to target people, and the steps you can take to keep your data secure online. We also talk about ways people can reduce their personal risks in public, how females are being...
Oct 15, 2022•46 min•Ep. 113
Today’s Guest: Alex Sidorenko is an experienced executive across strategic, investment and operational risks and insurance working within multibillion-dollar corporations in Australia, GCC and Europe. Alex joins me to discuss his work in the field of risk management, how to create a risk profile, and the importance of using risk models. We also talk about the skills you need to do risk management, the fundamentals of risk science, and the upcoming Risk Awareness Week which is starting on the 17t...
Oct 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 112
Today’s Guest: This episode, we do a live demo of a free tool we’ve developed called the Slip Prevention Scorecard. The Slip Prevention Scorecard is a tool that scores your building performance on its ability to stop slip and fall accidents, injuries, and claims, and shows you the areas that most need improvement. I explain the science behind slip prevention, how we created the Slip Prevention Scorecard, and how it can be used to reduce your slip risk. https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ https://sco...
Oct 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 111
Today’s Guest: This time for Sliptember, I’m investigating the problems with bundling slips, trips, and falls together, exploring why it’s dangerous and why it needs to stop. I go into depth about why we categorize slips, trips, and falls together even though they’re greatly different risks, and explain what we can do to overcome this issue. I also talk about the difference between slips and trips in insurance claims costs, and what we can do to separate these problems and reduce the risk of eac...
Sep 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 110
Today’s Guest: Continuing our Sliptember theme, I’m doing a deep dive into the 6 reasons why people slip, often referred to as CHIMES. I go into depth about each risk factor, Contamination, Heel, Individual, Maintenance, Environment, and Surface, and explain how businesses can reduce their slips and falls risk. I also explain the cost of slips and falls, why slips and falls are such a big problem, and how to know how well you’re business is doing in each area of CHIMES. https://safetyroundtable....
Sep 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 109
Today’s Guest: It’s the beginning of Sliptember, the time of year that I spend focusing on my niche of slips and falls, and this time I’m bringing it to our safety roundtable sessions. Today, I talk about the common misconceptions around slips and falls, the human and financial costs associated with them, and the steps you can take to reduce your building’s slip risk. We also discuss the six reasons why people slip, where slips are most likely to happen, and the importance of using The Pendulum ...
Sep 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 108
Today’s Guest: Garry Honey is a consultant, author and business coach who advises boards and leadership teams on risk perception to ensure better collective judgement. Garry joins me to discuss the different meanings of risk, how people view risk differently, and what boards need to know about risk. We talk about the different factors that cause people to misidentify risk, what risk blindness is and the non-financial costs of risk to organisations. Connect with Garry on LinkedIn You’ll learn: Wh...
Sep 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 107
