In this episode, Julian and Langdon are joined by special guest Crystal Danbury, a seasoned safety professional with over two decades of experience and co-host of the health and safety podcast, Speak! Working for a leading FTSE 100 retailer, Danbury discusses the significance of women's representation in the safety industry and highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of workplace hazards. Tune in as she shares insights on empowering women and creating safer workplaces for everyon...
May 09, 2024•56 min•Ep. 247
In this episode, Julian and Langdon delve into AI's evolution and ethical concerns like algorithmic biases and job displacement. Emphasizing the need for AI literacy, they explore the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders for responsible and equitable AI development and governance.
May 02, 2024•47 min•Ep. 246
In this episode, Julian and Langdon visit Red Bull headquarters to speak with Emma Hind, CEO of Wings for Life UK, about the global foundation’s mission: finding a cure for spinal cord injury. Hind gives the bald guys a history lesson on the foundation's origins, tied closely to Red Bull through its founders, Dietrich Mateschitz, the late founder of Red Bull and Heinz Kinigadner, two-time motocross world champion. Wings for Life would like listeners to know that despite the devastating nature of...
Apr 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 245
In this episode, special guest Ryan Costello, director of safety and risk at Sila Services, joins Julian and Langdon as they explore the intricacies of workplace education and the importance of individuality. Highlighting his company's dedication to continued learning, Costello walks us through the significance of hands-on training in controlled environments and emphasizes the importance of treating employees as intelligent individuals. Join these THREE bald guys as they navigate how to tailor a...
Mar 28, 2024•56 min•Ep. 44
In our first-ever live episode, Julian and Langdon explain why they hate the term, “safety culture.” They discuss the dangers of merely claiming to have a “safety culture” without integrating it into the broader business culture. Drawing on personal experiences and industry insights, they highlight the importance of aligning safety initiatives with overall organizational goals and values. Through introspection and a commitment to ownership and accountability, they advocate for a holistic approac...
Mar 14, 2024•49 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Julian and Langdon focus on how safety measures not only protect workers but also enhance business performance. Using the prime example of Alcoa, a leading aluminum company, the bald guys discuss how CEO Paul O'Neill initiated a bold safety-driven strategy, aiming to make Alcoa the safest company in America. Discover how O’Neill’s revolutionary approach was able to unite disparate groups within the company and ultimately lead to significant improvements in both worker well-being...
Feb 29, 2024•35 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, Julian and Langdon host Derek McGlashan to dissect the dynamics between businesses and safety regulators. The trio discusses key aspects of preparing for regulatory visits, effective communication strategies and the importance of regulatory readiness post-COVID. Derek provides practical advice on navigating complex regulations and shares insights on fostering proactive cultures, ensuring compliance and maintaining operational efficiency.
Feb 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 41
In this episode of "Two Bald Guys Talking Safety," hosts Langdon and Julian delve into the recent airline safety incidents. They discuss the intricacies of the situations, reflecting on the importance of proactive safety measures in the aviation industry. The episode highlights the critical role of effective incident response and the value of learning from near misses. Julian, sharing insights from his pilot brother, offers a unique perspective on aviation professionals' responsibilities and cha...
Feb 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 40
In this episode of "Two Bald Guys Talking Safety," former construction worker turned life coach, Steven Kirby, shares his riveting story of surviving a near-fatal workplace accident. Kirby discusses the crucial lapses in safety procedures and training that led to the incident and how it profoundly impacted his physical and mental health. Julian, Langdon and Steven delve into the construction industry's detrimental culture of under-reporting accidents and the importance of proper incident reporti...
Jan 18, 2024•53 min•Ep. 39
Join us in our first episode of 2024 as your favorite bald duo discusses transforming EHS&S resolutions into lasting habits for 2024. In this episode, Julian and Langdon explore practical awareness training, group responsibility in safety, and the importance of speaking up. As a bonus, they share tips for making EHS&S documentation accessible and meaningful. Learn how to tackle common challenges like fatigue and hazard recognition, making this year your workplace's safest!
Jan 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 38
Join Julian and Langdon as they revisit the Bhopal disaster, delving into its critical lessons and significant impact on safety practices. The bald duo intertwines personal health and workplace safety, emphasizing how everyday experiences inform overall safety awareness. Listen in as they explore innovative ways to enhance safety training and highlight the importance of a proactive culture in organizations. It's an insightful journey into the heart of safety, where history and personal narrative...
Dec 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 37
Changing the conversation from having a "safety culture" to embedding “safe operations" throughout your organiszation is an important shift to integrating health and safety practices more deeply among your workforce. We often hear organizations claiming to have a "safety culture," however this implies a separate and isolated aspect of operations. Emphasizing "safe operations" conveys that health and safety are integral to the organization's functioning. You won't want to miss this week's episode...
Nov 30, 2023•42 min•Ep. 235
Join Julian and Langdon in this episode of "Two Bald Guys Talking Safety" as they explore strategies to empower health and safety professionals to make a BIGGER impact in 2024. They discuss shifting the perception of safety from a checkbox exercise to a proactive force by building relationships, focusing on mental health and preventing serious injuries and fatalities. Discover practical insights to elevate your health and safety efforts, create a positive culture and drive safer operations for t...
Nov 16, 2023•42 min•Ep. 35
In their annual Halloween special, "Spooktacular Safety," the Two Bald Guys delve into the eerie realm of workplace safety, sharing common ghoulish mistakes, from convoluted old-fashioned processes to lone wolves of safety and the haunting specter of burnout. Join them for a Halloween treat of hair-raising insights into the spooky world of workplace safety!
Nov 02, 2023•38 min•Ep. 34
Join our "Two Bald Guys Talking Safety" hosts Langdon and Julian as they dive deep into the connection between sustainability and safety with ESG expert Catryna Jackson. In this episode, they explore the evolving world of sustainability, highlighting the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the importance of concrete data and the power of continuous improvement. Sustainability isn't just about the environment; it's also about people. The trio emphasizes the need for a common-sens...
Oct 19, 2023•48 min•Ep. 33
In this week’s ‘Two Bald Guys Talking Safety’ episode, Langdon and Julian dive deep into the world of health and safety, unpacking the true value it brings to businesses. Rather than viewing safety as merely a cost or a reaction to incidents, they propose a paradigm shift: see safety as an integral part of business operations that can lead to better productivity, quality, and overall business performance.
Oct 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 32
As we strive to ensure safety on the job, it's important to shift our JHA mindset to focus on the job, task, and crucial elements that could lead to a serious incident. Let's take a "safe to start" approach and think of controls in the hierarchy of hazard mitigation. Join the conversation on #JHASafety to learn more about how to create a safe and successful work environment!
Sep 21, 2023•38 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Langdon and Julian delve into the often misunderstood world of safety audits and inspections, particularly through the lens of ISO 45001 standards. They explore why an audit should be more than just a 'tick-box exercise,' contrasting it with the more immediate, focused nature of inspections. The duo discusses the pitfalls of sprucing up just for audit day and emphasizes the importance of transparency in sharing audit reports within an organization. Don't miss their insights on h...
Sep 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 230
This week Julian and Langdon are joined by Karen J. Hewitt who shares her fascinating journey in the health and safety industry and how her background in communications has been a key driver in getting to where she is today! Starting as an interpreter for the UN and moving into health and safety, this episode is jam-packed with advice on how we can better communicate and engage with those around us, as well as insights on how to create meaning for people when it comes to health and safety. 💡...
Aug 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of the Two Bald Guys Talking Safety podcast, Julian and Langdon bring on two special guests, Ray and Mavis Nye, to share their powerful story on the impact of real-life hazards in and out of the workplace.
Aug 10, 2023•38 min•Ep. 28
Julian and Langdon continue their conversation with Todd Hohn, VP of EHS&Q at ONE Gas. With 30+ years' experience in workplace safety, Todd broadens our perspectives beyond just preventing SIFs (serious injury & fatalities) and explores the increasing emphasis on operational learning as a method to improve safety performance. It's truly eye-opening!
Jul 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of the Two Bald Guys Talking Safety podcast, Julian and Langdon are joined by Todd Hohn, VP of EHS&Q at ONE Gas and the man who gave Langdon one of his first roles in EHS! With 30+ years' experience in workplace safety, Todd broadens our perspectives beyond just preventing SIFs (serious injury & fatalities) and explores the increasing emphasis on operational learning as a method to improve safety performance. It's truly eye-opening! The Bald Guys and Todd also dig...
Jul 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 26
In this special anniversary edition of 'Two Bald Guys Talking Safety,' we take a moment to reflect on the past year of safety-centric dialogue. Julian and Langdon reflect on their journey from the podcast's inception, celebrating their most resonant moments, pivotal discussions, and insightful guest appearances. Join your favorite hairless duo as they delve into the impactful lessons we've learned and shared over the past year.
Jul 06, 2023•14 min
Join our two favorite bald guys in their latest podcast episode as they dive into the topic of National Safety Month! National Safety Council has designated June as a month to celebrate safety. Our hosts ponder the idea of making safety a year-round extravaganza, jokingly suggesting a "National Safety Year" with 52 weeks of drills and precautions. They challenge the need for special safety days and ask the question: why can't we just embrace safety all the time? Tune in for their witty banter an...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 25
In this episode of "Two Bald Guys Talking Safety," we dive into the depths of "How To Create Engaging Safety Training for the Goldfish Attention Span." Reflecting on the evolution of e-learning since 1998, our hosts recount Julian's personal horror story of once sitting through a 97-slide, sleep-inducing risk assessment training course. Julian and Langdon tackle the daunting reality of how only 5% of session content is typically retained and challenge the outdated 'lecture' style methods. Instea...
Jun 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 24
Fasten your safety belts for this week's episode: Simplifying Health & Safety! 💡 We'll explore how clear and understandable health and safety policies create an inclusive safety culture from the CEO to the frontline workers. Join our hosts and special guest, Brandon Witz - a mining industry veteran since 19, now North American Head of Health and Safety at thyssenkrupp, as they discuss the importance of keeping safety simple and relatable for everyone in an organization. 🛠️👷 In this episod...
Jun 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 21
Join Julian and Langdon as they chat with the Head of Safety for Freightliner Group, Phillip Roberts. In this episode, the trio dives into how to leverage safety as a catalyst for industry change instead of solely looking at safety from a compliance perspective. While Julian, Langdon and Phillip appreciate the progress made in compliance and legislation to reduce accidents over the past decades, they share their insights into where we can break new ground in safety practices.
May 18, 2023•54 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, hosts Julian and Langdon share insights from recent conversations with their fellow safety professionals about transforming entrenched, traditional safety cultures into proactive ones. Listen as they share their top three practical tips on transforming these cultures into more proactive ones. You won't want to miss this minisode if you're aiming to create safer workplaces and modernize your organization's safety approach.
May 11, 2023•12 min
In this episode, we discuss the importance of moving away from a blame culture in organizations with Diane Chadwick-Jones, former Director of Human Performance at bp. Julian, Langdon and Diane shed light on how blame often shifts attention away from understanding the practical aspects of a task and what made sense to employees at the time. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on modernizing your approach to blame, safety and human performance.
May 04, 2023•50 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, we explore the value of the maturity curve for EHS professionals and discuss how it can guide organizations toward safety excellence. We delve into the significance of each stage, share insights on incremental steps for progress, and discuss how to use the maturity curve as an educational tool to engage employees. Join us as we discuss the challenges of aligning organizational and employee safety levels, and learn how the maturity curve can be integrated into your daily organiza...
Apr 20, 2023•45 min•Ep. 20
