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Conversations centered on safety with interesting guests from a wide variety of industries. Taking safety topics and applying them to real workplaces with real people. Includes safety in all areas including community safety. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Bourne


    • Jun 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 157 EPISODES

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    The Health and Safety Conversations podcast is an essential resource for anyone interested in workplace safety and well-being. With a focus on educating listeners about the importance of health and safety practices, this podcast provides valuable insights and practical tips for creating a safer work environment. The host's expertise and passion for the subject matter shine through, making it a compelling listen for both professionals in the field and individuals looking to enhance their knowledge.

    One of the best aspects of The Health and Safety Conversations podcast is its informative nature. Each episode delves into various topics related to health and safety, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of different issues that can arise in the workplace. The host engages with experts in the field, conducting insightful interviews that shed light on best practices, current trends, and innovative solutions. This depth of content ensures that listeners are equipped with useful information to improve health and safety measures in their own workplaces.

    Furthermore, The Health and Safety Conversations excels at breaking down complex concepts into easily digestible segments. The host has a knack for simplifying technical jargon, making it accessible to listeners from all backgrounds. This approach allows even those who may not have prior knowledge or experience in health and safety to grasp the importance of implementing proper protocols. By presenting information in a clear and concise manner, this podcast promotes learning and encourages individuals to take action in safeguarding their own well-being at work.

    While there are numerous positive aspects to The Health and Safety Conversations podcast, one potential drawback is its narrow focus on workplace safety. Although this is undoubtedly an important topic, some listeners may feel that the podcast could benefit from exploring other facets of health and well-being as well. Incorporating discussions on mental health or personal wellness could provide a more holistic approach to ensuring overall welfare in all areas of life.

    In conclusion, The Health and Safety Conversations podcast is an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge about workplace safety practices. From informative discussions to practical tips, this podcast covers a wide range of topics that are crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. While it may benefit from diversifying its content, the podcast's strength lies in its ability to educate and empower listeners to prioritize health and safety in their professional lives.



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    Latest episodes from Health and Safety Conversations

    The Final Wrap & Review of HSC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 60:36


    It's done. Season 4 is completed. A wrap up with the lovely Karina Bourne covering all 4 Seasons of our 1st venture into podcasting. A huge thank you to all of the wonderful guests who gave up their time, their experiences, their stories and their wisdom to help you the listeners. The safety community is somewhat uniquie in most love to share their stories and this made the pod both interesting and easy to create. A big thanks to you, all of you who have downloaded and listened, gave support, suggestions and feedback to us. Your help was never taken for granted and will not be forgotten. Finally a huge thank you to Karina who supported and encouraged this endeavour (and all of my strange ideas). Without her none of what has been aired would have. She is my rock and my muse. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brett Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 57:46


    This week on the last guest episode of Season 4 of the conversation, we are joined by the amazing Brett Read. A good way to finish on a high with an awesome guest. Brett is the Managing Director of Safety Leaders Group and Principal Consultant of 4D Safety and Performance. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) from ECU, Western Australia as well as a Graduate Diploma (Survival and Rescue Management) and a Graduate Certificate in Systems Management. Prior to consulting Brett had 15 years' experience in management in the corporate sector and defence working for two multinational corporations in Operations and Business Management and in the Australian Army where he served in command roles in the SAS Regiment and attained the rank of Major.Brett has more than twenty-five years consulting experience and has worked with a broad range of clients in more than twenty countries to create safer working environments and to assist leaders in creating sustainable safety performance. He has worked with Dr Keith Owen from University of Texas researching the leadership practices that create high performance teams and designed and delivered the team and leadership components of the UWA Advanced Management Program (Executive MBA). Brett's specialties include HSEQ Leadership & Management, Organisational Transformation & Change Management with a focus on safety leadership & culture, risk management and sustainable performance in high-risk industry, especially oil & gas and mining.He has considerable experience of consultation, facilitation, and training in: Executive Leadership Development; HSEQ Culture Transformation; Team and Organizational Transformation; Leadership, Management, Supervisory and Team Development; Risk Management and Process Safety Management; Strategic Business Planning and Visioning; One on One Coaching; and Personality Profiling.Brett is the creator of 4-Dimensional Performance and Safety which embraces a sociotechnical approach to change the perception of safety from being an absence of accidents to instead be about the creation of capacity for things to go well. Brett is the co-author of the Amazon #1 Best Selling book, Safety Performance Reimagined - A 4D Approach to Organizational Performance. Safety Performance Reimagined Book: (https://www.amazon.com.au/Safety-Perf... Web: www.safetyleadersgroup.comWeb: www.4d-performance.com     https://au.linkedin.com/in/brett-read-591908 Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 20 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 1:01


    Does the current qualifications required to become a safety advisor / officer reflect the workplace requirements? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tasha Broomhall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 52:35


    Joining us on the Conversation this week is the highly respected Tasha Bloomhall.Tasha Broomhall helps organisations meet their obligations around psychological health and safety, while meeting business goals. She holds a Masters of Science (Psychology) and is undertaking a PhD in psychosocial safety.Tasha is a regular on ABC radio and her work has been recognised with the ICCWA Suicide Prevention Award, as a finalist in the LiFE Awards for Excellence in Suicide Prevention, and twice as a finalist in the Mental Health Week Media Awards.She has been providing mental health and wellbeing programs throughout Australia and internationally for 20 years and is the author of four books and two journals.Linkshttps://au.linkedin.com/in/tashabroomhallhttps://au.linkedin.com/company/blooming-minds-wa-pty-ltdhttps://bloomingminds.com.au/https://bloomingminds.com.au/shop/books/the-ecosystem-of-work/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 19 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 0:53


    Do supervisors and management need formalized training regarding worker safety?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alastair Milne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 54:33


    We are joined this week on the conversation by the awesome Alastair Milne. Alastair is driven to help people feel cared for by their organisation via mental health, safety and life skills programs. He brings lived experience of severe mental illness which catalysed his learning journey, providing hope to others.He comes from a surprisingly diverse background, qualified in Science, Safety, Coaching and Change, with more to come...Alastair combines credible content with a strong desire to create psychologically safe spaces, catalysing growth in others and is just one of those rare talents. Links:Alastair MilneBehavioural Consultant / Director, Curam Consultinghttps://www.curamconsulting.auali@curamconsulting.au Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 18 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 0:52


     Does stress impact on your ability to work safely and make sound decisions?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment.That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brad Green - The Third Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 54:24


    This week we are lucky enough to be joined for the third time, the marvellous and softly spoken Brad Green. One of the true gentlemen of safety, who genuinely walks the walk as well as talking the talk. It's always good catching up with Brad. Brad Green is an HSSE Professional, Health and Safety Adjunct Professor, father, husband, softball coach, thought provoker, and an advocate for all employees' mental and physical well-being. Brad primarily emphasizes humanizing the HSSE profession, shifting how organizations view their workers, modifying organizations' response to failure, and promoting his mantra of learning and improving through the lens of curiosity. Brad encourages organizations to react restoratively rather than retributively whenever an unintended deviation from an expected outcome. Brad is currently the Manager of HSSE for an oil and gas company. Brad has 17 years of HSSE experience in the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Brad is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). Brad is well versed in all aspects of HSSE with demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, consulting, coordinating, instructing, coaching, and continually improving HSSE and PSM programs and processes. Brad has worked in various organizations, including chemical manufacturing, heavy construction, oil & gas, and space exploration. Links:LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/40i6BIW Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 17 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 0:48


     Does a diverse workforce increase safety in the workplace?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dr Simon Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 44:01


    This week we are joined by the inspirational Dr Simon Roberts. Simon has worked as an occupational health and safety (OHS) professional across multiple industries, business sectors and global locations for more than 25 years. With Master degrees in OHS, Business Administration, and Leadership, Simon worked on his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) through the University of Southern Queensland while maintaining full-time employment in the resources sector. Simon's research explored and identified potential opportunities to improve outcomes associated with the intersection of C-suite leadership, Zero Harm messaging, governance reporting and investor response. (Worker safety: zero harm messaging, reporting and the C-suite)Link to Dr Simon Roberts Thesis for those interested - https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q62xq/worker-safety-zero-harm-messaging-reporting-and-the-c-suiteLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/drsimonrobertsWebsite – www.EHS2U.comLink to Usability Mapping : https://www.usabilitymapping.com/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 16 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 0:49


     Does generational differences in the workplace impact on safety? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cam Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 45:06


    The enigmatic Cam Stevens joins us on this weeks Conversation Cam Stevens is the trusted voice for safety innovation, technology and digital transformation; A chartered safety professional with an MSc in Human Factors, postgraduate studies in artificial intelligence ethics and extensive experience in both safety and technology roles. Cam has supported more than 200 emerging technology deployments in high risk enterprises across the globe. As the CEO of boutique safety transformation consultancy Pocketknife Group and Founder of the Safety Innovation Academy, Cam is a world leader in digital safety transformation. Cam Stevens is a well established international keynote speaker on the intersection of safety and technology and an agent of change for the future of work. Connect with Cam here https://buff.ly/48IRICU Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 15 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 0:49


    At your workplace are reporting near misses encouraged in reality?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week.  Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    David Wollage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 46:54


    The amazing David Wollage joins us on the Conversation this week.David has a very diverse background ranging from client management / business improvement in private sector IT businesses, ‘sharp end' operations in agriculture and resources sectors, to setting up safety management systems and being lead safety advisor for small and large Government agencies. As an advocate and active practitioner of New View / Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) thinking and Organisational Coaching, David brings a pragmatic and people-centred philosophy and looks to help leaders understand ‘how' and ‘where' they can improve on current safety practices by addressing key psychological and systems factors. LinksWebsitehttps://www.newviewsafetycoach.com.au/YouTube Channel (just starting it)www.youtube.com/@NVSC1977LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wollage-nvsc1977/ OVOU (electronic business card) https://ovou.me/davidwollage Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 14 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 0:48


     In order to improve safety culture do workers need additional incentives?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nayab Sultan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 50:59


    We are absoultely blessed to have an amazing and humble Nayab Sultan join us on the Conversation this week. Genuinely one of the biggest honours I have had to speak to someone who has achieved so much to help humanity. Just listen. That''s all I can say. Just listen.Dr. Nayab Sultan is a certified Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Sciences Professional with licenses in Occupational Medicine1. He has over 35 years of global experience across 60 countries and several sectors including construction, engineering, mining, tunnelling, oil and gas, process industries as well as trade unions and governmental and non-governmental organizations.During his extensive career, he has worked with organizations of all types ranging from global leaders to small family-run businesses2. His clients have included ABB, Saudi Aramco, Shell, BP, British Coal Board, Tata Steel, Imperial College London, Jaguar Landrover, Dubai Dry Docks, Georgia Pacific (Pulp and Paper), Fujitsu, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE1978, Victoria), Capital Regional District, Metro Vancouver, Tuvalu Seafarers Union, and the Ministry of Labour, Government of Uganda.Dr. Sultan is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham in the Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences department3. He is also an Examiner for the National Examinations Board for Occupational Safety and Health in Leicester, GB3. He serves on the Research and Ethics Committee at the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.He has also been a Visiting Professor at the University of Malawi's School of Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental Health3. He has been a Course Reviewer and Instructor, and a Course Developer at the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences.Dr. Sultan holds a PhD in Occupational Health, Safety, and the Environment from the University of Birmingham3. He also has a Master of Research (MRes) from the University of Hull, and an M.Sc. in Occupational Health, Safety, and the Environment from the University of Birmingham3. He completed his M.Phil by Research at the University of the West Indies.He is an international expert in work-related ill-health and occupational diseases, and a subject matter expert in Silica Dust Management, Silicosis, and Silica-Induced Diseases.Dr. Sultan is a member of several professional organizations including the South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the International Commission on Occupational Health, and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayabsultan/Website: http://www.global-hse.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drnayabsultan Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 13 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 0:49


     Have you participated in emergency drills in the last 12 months?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sally Prosser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 43:40


    The absoulutely marvellous Sally Prosser joins the Conversation this week and gives insights as to how important communcation and public speaking can be in influencing safety at the workplace. I know you will love this episode as much as I did.Sally Prosser is a professional voice coach. She offers a range of services including public speaking courses, private voice coaching, online courses, broadcast voice coaching, media training, and corporate communication workshops.She has supported over 5,000 clients in becoming confident public speakers/ In addition to her work as a voice coach, she is also a former reporter and company spokesperson of high repute. Sally Prosser has a significant presence on social media platforms, including a community of over 300,000 on TikTok. She also hosts "That Voice Podcast".LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-prosser/Website: http://www.sallyprosser.com.au/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 12 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 0:52


     Has your organisation learned and changed anything since the COVID epidemic? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Robert Allan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 37:06


    This week on the Conversation we are joined by the amazing Robert Allan Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the week 11 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 0:52


    Does manual handling training result in sustained long-term reduction in muscular skeletal injuries? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Zoe Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 62:06


    We are joined this week on the conversation by the marvellous Zoe Nation. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the week 10 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 0:47


    Why is the safety industry struggling to fill positions? No poll this week but leave a comment on the post on LinkedIn please. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bede Cammock - Elliott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 30:08


    This week on the conversation we are joined by the mecurial Bede Cammock - Elliott.Bede Cammock-Elliott Bede is Founder of both Seeo.ai and seedigital Limited.Founded in 2003, seedigital is a World Leading interactive remote video monitoring company. Through the integration of intrusion detection, CCTV cameras, audio & access control technologies,seedigital protects $5.5Billion worth of assets for many iconic brands & organisations throughout New Zealand.Seeo is the Latin word ‘to know'. seeo ingests CCTV video and using a suite of AI technologies, delivers video artefacts & data which point to the efficacy of critical risk controls (ie work as done vimagined). seeo is a transformational solution that leads to profound work design insights & substantial behaviour change in organisations.Bede is a published author in the UK & Brazil. Prior to founding seedigital, he worked in the domain of technology led culture change both in Europe & the Asia Pacific region. He is a qualified assessorfor the European Business Quality Model (Known as EFQM) & Chairman of the LSV Patrons Trust. He is a leading thinker on solving security related business problems, and the ethical application of AI toincrease H&S outcomes for all stakeholders. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the week 9 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 0:53


     Can you pinpoint any successes as a result of mental health first aider training? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Andy Shone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 48:00


    Andy is the CEO of Southpac Group, as well as an experienced facilitator, lead auditor and consultant. Since launching the first training courses for HOP and Learning Teams in the APAC region in 2017, Andy has been helping organisations improve operations and enhance performance. He is a postgraduate of the Griffith University Safety Science Innovation Lab in Brisbane and is a passionate proponent of cutting-edge leadership concepts and safety science.HOPLAB LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hoplab-by-southpac-international-group/HOPLAB YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/HOPLABAndy's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-shone-a4099733/HOPLAB website - www.hoplab.org Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the week 8 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 0:51


    Does the right of a worker to call a cease work actually work in reality? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hazel Duffy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 39:38


    This week on the conversation we are joined by Ejoy Your Mines founder Hazel Duffy. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the week 7 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 0:50


    In your current role do you feel pressure to compromise personal health and safety to achieve goals?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Concussion Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 105:05


    With the start of the football season it's a timely reminder of what concussions lead to, what CTE is and the damage to indinviduals and the cutting short of life that impacts on the head can have.If you play sport, if your kids play sport, if you get head knocks, you need to listen to this weeks special episode.Featuring three industry experts on concussion and CTE, Professor Alan Pearce, Dr Samantha Bureau, Dr Rowena Mobbs.Alan Pearce PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Allied Health at La Trobe University. He was an adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne from 2011-2016. Alan is a neurophysiologist who's primary research focus is on sports-related concussion. Specifically his research program, using electro physiological techniques, particularly transcranial magnetic stimulation, centres on brain physiology to quantify cognitive and motor impairments in the acute phase post-concussion, and chronic manifestations of repeated concussions associated with mental health and neurological impairment. With 20 years experience in TMS and electrophysiology techniques, Alan also investigates neuroplastic changes following peripheral injury, balance disorders, exercise interventions and rehabilitation.  Dr. Samantha Bureau is a Canadian neuroscientist residing in the United States. Dr. Bureau is a neurodegenerative disease expert, known predominantly for her work investigating brain injuriesand chronic traumatic encephalopathy. During her doctoral training, she specialized in the cellular and molecular medicine of neurodegenerative diseases, investigating therapeutic targetsto alter disease progression. Throughout her academic and athletic career, Dr. Bureau has had a special interest in brain injuries and has published and edited journal articles, white papers, andbooks related to concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Notably, she is the second author of Applying the Bradford Hill Criteria for Causation to Repetitive Head Impacts andChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a paper that has influenced global conversation on chronic traumatic encephalopathy.Dr Rowena Mobbs, neurologist at Macquarie University Hospital and Mater Hospital Sydney. She is Director of the Australian CTE Biobank. She is an advocate for better concussion care and research in Australia, and sees patients with suspected CTE. Dr Mobbs was the creator of the ConcussionBig5, an initiative highlighting the visible signs of head injury and you can find this at www.ConcussionBig5.auYou can find out more about the Australian CTE Biobank at www.CTEBiobank.org Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the week 6 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 0:47


    Have you witnessed harassment of any kind in the workplace? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dr Peter Brace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 41:40


    On the conversation this week we are joined by Dr Peter Brace.Dr Peter Brace is a Psychological Safety Consultant, and works to empower leaders and employees in the Asia-Pacific region by assessing and improving psychological safety in the workplace. He has developed a unique framework for improving psychological safety in the Asia-Pacific region, taking into account the cultures in the region, where hierarchy and respect for authority are particularly important.He is co-founder and CEO at Human Capital Realisation, and has broad and deep experience in the use of technology to improve business outcomes, including human resources/people and culture, customer relationship management, international consulting, sales and project management. Peter has worked in a wide range of industries and organisations, helping some of Australia's largest companies with their strategic direction, as well as working across the Asia-Pacific region for prominent multinational organisations such as IBM and BMC. He has a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology and a PhD in Philosophy, focussing on complex adaptive systems (such as teams) and how emotions affect behaviour. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the week 5 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 0:47


     Are you managing remote worker safety successfully?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wayne McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 38:55


    Wayne McCoy joins us this week on the conversation. A real pleasure having this conversation with genuine wonderful man. I consider this conversation a gift. I hope you enjoy it too.Wayne is a highly competent safety professional with skills and experience gained in a wide range of industries including mining, warehousing, manufacturing, automotive, steel fabrication and distribution, public transport, civil construction (including demolition works and asbestos removal), disability residential services, homelessness (NFP), the sports and entertainment industry, horticultural industry, transport and logistics, consultancy, aged care and the maritime logistics industries.Wayne has developed a particularly high-level of safety-expertise through personal operating competencies, additional study and front-line experience in workplace safety implementation and measurement.He has an excellent knowledge of current WHS Legislation and Regulations, complimented by high-level research skills. This includes the ability to present authoritatively on WHS within internal/external management, local workplace, or industry forums.Wayne takes an interest in people's behaviour and like to understand what drives them. This has assisted him on the improvement of safety cultures across diverse and complex work environments. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 4 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 0:50


    What's the worst safety slogan you have seen? No poll this week but please leave a comment. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tanya Hallett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 41:41


    On this weeks show we are joined by the talented Tanya Hallett.Tanya founded TIPT (Trauma Informed Practice Training) after her years of working in the education sector and seeing the need for trauma informed, psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive schools and workplaces. She has worked as a teacher and trainer for 20 years, spending six years working in Japan and thirteen years working with students with complex trauma in some of Perth's hardest to staff schools. She is also qualified in Work Health and Safety and Training and Assessing.Tanya is a passionate advocate for mental health and trauma informed practice in schools and workplaces. She has lived experience of PTSD, Anxiety/Depression, and sexual assault and strongly believes education and training is essential to creating psychologically safe workplaces. She is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, a member of her community's RAP committee, and works closely with her First Nations School Community to create cross cultural learning through creative performance.Tanya specialises in Trauma informed Practice teaching and training and has founded the company TIPT (Trauma Informed Practice Training) and developed original programs of Trauma Informed Sexual Harassment Response Training, Recognising and Responding to PTSD and Complex Trauma in the Workplace.She lives with her husband and two young daughters and in her spare time enjoys singing and taking dance classes.   Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 3 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 0:48


    Are you satisfied with your safety regulators approach? Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rosa Antonia Carrillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 45:50


    We are joined on this weeks conversation by one of my favourite thinkers in the safety field Rosa Antonia Carrillo. ROSA ANTONIA CARRILLO, M.S.O.D., president of Carrillo and Associates, is an internationallyrecognized author and safety leadership consultant. Edgar Schein recommended her 2020 book, TheRelationship Factor in Safety Leadership, as required reading for anyone wanting to understand safety culture.She has 25 years of hands-on international experience with clients in utilities, oil & gas, mining, energy, biotech,manufacturing, financial services, education, and government sectors. She has conducted 100's of safety cultureassessments, interviews with managers and employee focus groups, which gives her an unusual depth ofunderstanding of how cultures operate. She knows how employees think about psychological safety, reportinginjuries or near misses. She knows why employees do or don't engage.For her, leaders are individuals who consciously choose to take on the responsibility for providing direction,gathering resources and ensuring that everyone under them feels they can contribute their best self to the goalsof the community. Her core conviction is that effective leadership is focused on creating a culture where thosebeing led can flourish.She is known for her authenticity, which enables her to teach and speak in a way that relates to real lifeexperience. Through face-to-face presentations and conversation, Rosa inspires physical, relational and spiritualdevelopment. She has learned that the leadership journey entails continuous personal growth and alwaysrequires more work than we realize.Her expertise is frequently sought on the topic of how to create and maintain trust. By speaking with 100's ofemployees and managers, Ms. Carrillo has gathered the leadership actions that create trust and the ones thatdestroy it. People must feel included to trust management. They will not speak up to prevent failures anddisasters unless they feel valued and respected.As a former adjunct faculty in the Pepperdine University Presidential Key Executive program, Ms. Carrilloworked in depth to develop leadership capability in high-level managers. Ms. Carrillo's 18 years ofexperience at the operational level with managers, supervisors and union members in North America, LatinAmerica, Central Asia, and Bahrain, brings her credibility with all levels of the organization.Ms. Carrillo holds a Masters of Science degree in Organization Development at Pepperdine University and isa former member of the Faculty in the Presidential Key Executive MBA program at Pepperdine University,specializing in Organizational Behavior.More information can be found at carrilloconsultants.com Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 2 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 0:51


    Have you successfully managed psychosocial hazards in the workplace to date?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Michael Cournane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 34:28


    Episode 2 of Season 4 sees us joined by the irrepressible Michaeal Cournane who speaks to us about Safety 2, Learning Teams and gives us his perspective on everything safety. Michael Cournane is a contemporary HSE professional with over 16 years of experience across a number of industries including utilities, manufacturing and facilities maintenance. Michael currently works as a Senior HSE Strategy, Risk and Performance at Powerlink Queensland implementing contemporary approaches and frameworks to HSE. Michael is passionate about making sure the stories from the workers are told to support operational improvement and safe work. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week 1 Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 0:47


    Has the safety advisor position effectively become the same as a compliance officer?Responses are:YesNoI would rather comment. That's question of the week. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ryan Alexiou

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 42:14


    In the first episode of Season 4 we chat to the wonderful Ryan Alexiou. Ryan brings extensive management experience gained over his fifteen year career in the construction industry. He is an experienced risk manager with strong commercial acumen and broad experience in a diversified range of industries, including private sector, and state and federal governments.Ryan is the CEO of neXtrack, an integrated health software platform and was previously part of the Regional Executive team at Multiplex Constructions, a global construction firm with turnover in excess of $1b in Qld alone. Ryan is also a Director at ACRS, a global steel certificationauthority and is also a Director of football club Gold Coast United. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AIHS Perth Safety Symposium Special Recordings - Adam Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 4:05


    My friend in safety and all other things Adam Parsons shares a few minutes with us. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AIHS Perth Safety Symposium Special Recordings - David Woolage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 6:36


    Perths own Safety Differently Book Club founder and all round nice guy David Woolage kindly gives me a few minutes of his time for you. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AIHS Perth Safety Symposium Special Recordings - Ashleigh Hourigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 3:32


    One of the nicest people you will ever meet and someone I am lucky to think of as a friend gives up a little of her time for you. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AIHS Perth Safety Symposium Special Recordings - Celia Antonovski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 4:07


    The honour of speaking with Celia Antonovski for a few moments. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AIHS Perth Safety Symposium Special Recordings - Cam Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 5:09


    A few minutes with the irrespresible Cam Stevens. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 Wrap Up & Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 14:25


    A quick review of Season 3 from Karia & I and a little news about Season 4. Thanks to everyone who made Season 3 such a success. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. We look forward to you joining us next year for Season 4. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Silicosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 52:17


    In this episode we speak not to one guest but four. Renee Carey from Curtin University Peter Tighe from Asbestos Safety and Eradication AgencyJoanna McNeill who suffers from silicosisRoss Sottile from Maurice BlackburnI hope that this helps someone and perhaps makes others think about their workplace, their exposure and perhaps see a doctor if they have concerns. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Question of the Week Season 3 #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 0:47


    What is the most effective way in staying up to date with safety information? No poll this week but please leave a comment. This concludes the last of regular programming for Season 3. We hope you will join us next year for Season 4. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    James Wood & Michael Weston

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 38:43


    On the last regular episdode for Season 3 we are blessed with James Wood and Michael Weston joining the conversation. Both popular and professional safety real life experience speakers both have a message you will want to hear (and your people to hear). Not one to be missed and a good way to end the season and the year. Michael will live the rest of his life with an acquired brain injury (ABI) as a result of pushing his body to the point that it couldn't go on.A career of 20 years in heavy industry saw Michael rewarded with a leadership role, he not only had to ensure production, but he was responsible for other people. A normal 10 to 12 hour workday often dragged out to 14 and 16 hours, days off were spent answering phone calls from the site or ‘Catching up' on work that just “Had” to be done.Work/Life balance became Work/Work balance with a bit of life thrown in when it didn't interfere with the job.Something had to give, and it was Michael's body. He walked out his front door not feeling quite right but knowing he had to get to work and he collapsed on his driveway and was found by his neighbor unconscious and not breathing. His head had fallen onto his chest and blocked the supply of oxygen to his brain.Michael is now affected by; short term memory loss, impaired cognitive function, limited attention span, hypersensitivity to noise and bright light among other health and well-being impacts. Michael was diagnosed with an ABI, Anxiety, Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).James Wood offers workplaces something different. He shares the story of his workplace accident! James made some wrong Choices and ended up in a wheelchair for the rest of his life!James' Safety Presentation has a long lasting and significant impact on the Choices you make.James will share his message of ‘choice', which he hopes will help other people to avoid the same mistakes he has made. James Wood made the wrong safety decision once and now he has to live with it for the rest of his life. As James puts it, ‘It was supposed to be a normal day, I got up, I went to work and went home 9 months later'.Links from todays show. Website: https://cnbsafe.com.au/LinkedIn James Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswoodsafetyspeaker/Michael Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelweston1/Email: E -  info@cnbsafe.com.auInstagram Business - https://www.instagram.com/cnbsafe/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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