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 lone working, security and health and safety sectors. The conversation touches on the effects of Cov...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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.
Sep 24, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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.
Aug 28, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 full strategy for some time, so one of my key priorities that I'd agreed with my chair and my board was that we needed t...
Aug 05, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 for both commercial and residential building projects. The first episode discussed the dangers of li...
Mar 26, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 commercial and residential building projects. The first episode discussed the dangers of lithium-ion...
Mar 19, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 commercial and residential building projects. The first episode discusses the dangers of lithium-ion ...
Mar 12, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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.
Mar 07, 2024•1 min
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 who is also spearheading an inclusive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) campaign targeting the Yor...
Feb 29, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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.
Feb 08, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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.
Jan 16, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 the stigma and attitudes that can get in the way of helping someone. Janet also shares her own experie...
Dec 07, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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 as a daily motivation in his role as Asbestos Analyst at Acorn Analytical Services. “I could potent...
Oct 16, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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 productive,” he says. “Why are they more productive? Well, engaged employees are more committed and so the...
Aug 22, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 ‘always’ done, the challenges during the pandemic on construction sites, and calls to advocate health and...
Jun 28, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 brothers and two good friends. Initially Proud2BSafe solely focused on Jason Anker’s story but with the help of more m...
May 04, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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 established health and safety professionals be mentoring? Mark has a great conversation with Darren about ...
Apr 17, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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 with a large fleet of vehicles. One of its experienced drivers Kevin Bird was diagnosed with the condit...
Mar 02, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Here we reveal the eight health and safety professionals who make up this year's Editorial Board.
Jan 25, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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.
Jan 10, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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.
Dec 07, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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 important time. With a stronger focus on health and wellbeing and a major shift in perception of the professio...
Sep 27, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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 a detailed understanding of where to prioritise risk reductions. Matt Birtles will also show the imp...
Aug 30, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 talked about the opportunities for increasing collaboration across teams, and changing the direction of sa...
Jul 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 global solutions to create a more connected and sustainable world — from intelligence to infrastruct...
Jun 28, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, we’re able to bring you the full recording of Louis Theroux’s keynote session at Safety & Health Expo. Louis sat down in front of a packed Keynote Theatre audience to discuss all things, from communicating effectively and working in hostile to health and health and wellbeing. Louis Theroux is a journalist, documentary-presenter, producer and writer. His unique style of investigation has looked into everything from celebrities to the US prison system, far-right groups to adul...
May 25, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, we speak to SHE Manager at Kier Highways, Dave McPherson and Health and Safety Officer at Great British Communications, Jessica Collings about the work they do, how they got into health & safety and their thoughts on the future of the profession. Dave McPherson, was named as the winner of the SHP Award for Trailblazer in Health & Safety in 2021, for his passion, vision for improvement and commitment to influence change. In the episode, Dave talks about his slightly unort...
Apr 22, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we hear from two women at the start of their careers, speaking about their journey into health & safety and the challenges they have faced along the way. Cindy Bell, SHE Advisor at Greggs, discusses her varied role and her advice for starting out in a career in health & safety. Then, Shari Bowen, HSSE Officer at Massy Distribution, talks about working in health & safety in the Caribbean and the challenges of working in a male-dominated environment. Following in the f...
Mar 31, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, we speak to campaigner and SHP’s Most Influential Individual in health & safety, Dr Mavis Nye about her work raising awareness of dangers of asbestos exposure, and we hear from Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO at the Sleep Charity, who provides three quick fixes to immediately improve your sleep. Dr Mavis Nye was voted as SHP’s Most Influential Individual for 2021 by SHP readers. In this episode, we chat to Mavis about her work as a campaigner for the dangers of asbestos exposure and ...
Mar 17, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, we speak to an events venue, London’s ExCeL, and an events business, Informa Markets, to discover how they have worked alongside industry associations and government to secure a swift and safe return to face-to-face events, in a post-pandemic world. The last two years have been challenging for most sectors, but the events industry has been particularly badly affected. That’s going to be the focus of this episode, as we move back to more regular face-to-face events in the UK. Hea...
Feb 23, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
