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Emergency preparedness is a term you're likely familiar with regarding Health & Safety, but its application is also a key part of the Best Practice Environmental Management Standard, ISO 14001.  ISO 14001 aims to help organisations reduce their overall impact on the environment, and this includes mitigating and responding to any incidents that may adversely affect factors such as biodiversity and water quality in areas where your business is based. While not applicable to every industry, there are many which need to take greater responsibility in the event of an environmental incident. ISO 14001 provides key guidance in how to create effective processes to ensure you respond swiftly, and in alignment with the law. In this episode Ian Battersby explains what is meant by emergency preparedness and response within ISO 14001, and how that can apply to your business. You'll learn ·      What is emergency preparedness and response in ISO 14001? ·      How do you approach Clause 8.2 in ISO 14001? ·      Planning for an environmental emergency ·      Definitions of different types of emergency ·      How can you prevent an environmental emergency?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      Learn more about ISO 14001   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Ian explains the purpose of clause 8.2 in ISO 14001, emergency preparedness and response. [02:35] What is meant by ‘emergency preparedness and response' in ISO 14001?: Many will be familiar with emergency preparedness and response in relation to Health and Safety. In Standards such as ISO 45001, it's about ensuring there are plans in place to reasonably foresee and prevent any serious harm to a person or persons affected by our activities The aim with Clause 8.2 in ISO 14001 is to minimise the risk an organisation poses to the environment. Though, these aren't mutually exclusive and some environmental response plans can prevent harm to both people and the environment. Ian seeks to clarify this clause further as many have a tendency to point towards their fire evacuation plan and fire drills as the first piece of evidence when demonstrating conformity to clause 8.2 in ISO 14001. While fire is very violent to the environment once it's occurred, the evacuation of people during such an event building offers little in the way of an environmental response. [05:10] Breaking down Clause 8.2: Clause 8.1 states: “The organization shall establish, implement and maintain the process(es) needed to prepare for and respond to potential emergency situations identified in 6.1.1.” Like with many Standards, it references an early clause where you should be identifying the relevant emergency situations. Clause 6 focuses on risk and opportunities, and in the case of ISO 14001 this is where you'll establish your environmental aspects and compliance obligations. Specifically, Clause 6.1.2 states: “Within the defined scope of the environmental management system, the organization shall determine the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that it can control and those that it can influence, and their associated environmental impacts.” This would take into consideration any abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations. So, this is where you should already have established the emergency situations for which you need to plan for.  Risk management is a core of the standards and planning for emergency situations is a core of risk management.  You don't write plans in isolation; you will have already established what's important. [07:30] Planning for emergency: As stated in Clause 8.2: “The organization shall plan: a)    to take actions to address its risks b)    how to: 1)    integrate into environmental management system or other business processes; 2)    evaluate the effectiveness of these actions.” This is all part of the familiar PDCA cycle. From Ian's perspective as an auditor, he won't look at emergency plans first, instead looking at an organisations Aspects & Impacts Assessment. The standard isn't prescriptive on how you assess the impact of what you do or the risks.  The methodology is your choice, but it is very explicit in that the content must include abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations. [09:40] What are the definitions for different types of emergency situations? Normal situations are when everything operates as intended, Business as usual, the day-to-day activities you expect: E.G. Standard operation of machinery, a vehicle getting from A to B without issue. Abnormal situations are when things aren't quite right, not catastrophic, but not business as usual; you can still achieve your intended outcome, but maybe not as quickly or efficiently: E.G. machinery running inefficiently or perhaps using more fuel or lubricant than usual. They don't necessarily require an emergency plan, but you may want to monitor the severity of such situations and their potential for significant impact if unaddressed. Emergency situations are serious events requiring immediate attention and which could cause significant environmental impacts. The type of emergency situation that could possibly occur will depend on the type of organisation, but common ones include fire or chemical / fuel spill. [11:30] What is required by the Standard? – As stated: You are required to: A) plan to respond to prevent or mitigate adverse environmental impacts from emergencies; (not human) B) respond to actual emergencies; C) prevent or mitigate the consequences of emergencies; D) periodically test the planned response; E) review and revise the process, in particular after the occurrence of emergency or test; F) provide relevant information and training, to relevant interested parties, including persons working under its control. [13:00] Examples of Emergency Situations – We'll look at a common one, fire. There are still 22,000 workplace fires in the UK each year, which is a significant environmental impact. That amounts to approximately 2,700 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. This in addition to the atmospheric toxins, ground/water contamination, resource loss, waste etc.  So, in considering fire as an environmental emergency, these are the impacts. IOSH states that the most common cause for workplace fires is faulty or misused electrical equipment, followed by flammable/combustible materials, dirt and clutter, human error, smoking and cooking. One thing to note about those causes is that they are generally required to be controlled by specific legislation. So, you would be looking for a link between compliance obligations (or legal) register, the Aspects & Impacts Assessment and the controls in place to minimise the risks identified in both. Faulty electrics would stand out, so you would look at what measures could be put in place to prevent such faults occurring, including: ·      Preventive maintenance of equipment ·      Inspection and testing of electrical fixed wiring ·      Portable appliance testing By demonstrating the processes in place to address these, you can evidence compliance obligations and the planning to reduce the possibility of an emergency situation arising. However, a fire may still occur [15:40] Example emergency situation – Prevention: – You should look at the planning to prevent such a situation escalating into a full-blown emergency in order to prevent the environmental impact. This could include: ·      The maintenance, inspection and testing of fire detection or suppression systems ·      The inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment. ·      Firefighting equipment training for personnel Based on what you know about the causes of fire, you should examine smoking policies/practices, catering equipment maintenance, housekeeping, hazardous material management etc. Proof of fire drills alone enough when it comes to emergency preparedness and response in ISO 14001. Especially from an auditor's perspective, as how can you prove that your fire drills are useful in minimising the impact on the environment? [17:15] Other emergency situations – Spillage: An area where you can more readily see that preparedness and response directly affects the environmental outcome is where there has been a spillage of some kind. A spill of a lubricant on a shop floor, for instance, has the potential to cause a slip hazard, affecting the safety of people.  The preventive measures, again, have similarities regardless of whether we're talking safety or environment, but do differ in that we're trying to prevent the lubricant then reaching the outside world and contaminating ground or water; that's the environmental impact.  Waste disposal associated with the mopping of a spill; you may be dealing with hazardous waste, which must be disposed of in a controlled fashion under the law. If you'd like assistance with ISO 14001, get in contact with us, we'd be happy to help. 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Kellie Williams hosts IOSH future leaders Danielle Thorburn and Jessica Edwards. Danielle, with a background in veterinary science, transitioned into bio safety management at the Crick Institute, where she stayed for nine years. Jessica, initially in health and safety by chance, emphasises the importance of soft skills such as listening and empathy. For the next half an hour, listen to them discuss the rewarding yet challenging aspects of their careers, including navigating legal terminology and adapting to new roles, while highlighting the value of qualifications, and the importance of mentorship and continuous learning. Danielle aims to increase women's involvement in bio safety, while Jessica aspires to achieve Fellowship. Enjoy!

In the second episode of this new series on thought leadership, IOSH's Dr Chris Davis discusses the concept of worker engagement, its relationship with burnout, and the importance of fostering a positive work environment. He explores the theoretical background of engagement, its organisational benefits, and the challenges of measuring it, especially in hybrid work settings. The conversation emphasises the role of leadership and job design in enhancing engagement and the need for sustainable interventions to maintain worker motivation and productivity, with some key takeaways for OSH professionals.

In the final part of our interview, new IOSH president Kelly Nicoll explains why she's passionate about telling the story of the true value of OSH and why the profession makes for an excellent career choice.

In part 1 of our interview, new IOSH president Kelly Nicoll sits down with us to discuss why her presidential year will be deeply influenced by her personal experiences, which have shaped her priorities for the OSH profession.

In this episode of the IOSH Podcast, two members of the IOSH Future Leaders Steering Group, Debbie Linzell and Abhijith Jose, discuss their career transitions into occupational health and safety.Debbie, originally a dancer, shifted to OSH after an injury and now holds a NEBOSH certificate and is pursuing a Level 7 apprenticeship. Abhijith, a mechanical engineer, transitioned to OSH through safety training and now works as a full-time trainer.Both emphasise the importance of qualifications and certification, and highlight the value of networking, particularly through LinkedIn and IOSH mentoring. They also discuss the diverse backgrounds entering OSH and the need to change perceptions of the profession. 

In this episode of the Safety Consultant Show, Sheldon Primus announces an exciting new partnership with DB HSE International, offering U.S.-based safety consultants access to global certifications from renowned organizations like IOSH, AOSH UK, OTHM, and Exemplar Global. Sheldon delves into how these internationally recognized certifications can provide U.S. consultants with a competitive edge, allowing them to work on global projects, broaden their client base, and enhance their earning potential. He breaks down each certification's benefits, including: IOSH: International credibility and career advancementAOSH UK: ISO Lead Auditor training and advanced certificationsOTHM: Structured pathways for occupational health and safety rolesExemplar Global: ISO auditing expertise for consultants By obtaining these certifications, consultants can position themselves as global leaders in occupational health and safety, gaining new opportunities in international markets while remaining at the forefront of safety standards and regulations. Key Takeaways: Global certifications boost credibility and expand client opportunitiesThese programs help consultants tap into international marketsCertifications like ISO Lead Auditor allow consultants to offer premium services like third-party auditing Tune in to this episode to learn how to grow your consulting business with globally recognized credentials!

In this episode of the Safety Consultant Show, Sheldon Primus announces an exciting new partnership with DB HSE International, offering U.S.-based safety consultants access to global certifications from renowned organizations like IOSH, AOSH UK, OTHM, and Exemplar Global. Sheldon delves into how these internationally recognized certifications can provide U.S. consultants with a competitive edge, allowing them to work on global projects, broaden their client base, and enhance their earning potential. He breaks down each certification's benefits, including: IOSH: International credibility and career advancementAOSH UK: ISO Lead Auditor training and advanced certificationsOTHM: Structured pathways for occupational health and safety rolesExemplar Global: ISO auditing expertise for consultants By obtaining these certifications, consultants can position themselves as global leaders in occupational health and safety, gaining new opportunities in international markets while remaining at the forefront of safety standards and regulations. Key Takeaways: Global certifications boost credibility and expand client opportunitiesThese programs help consultants tap into international marketsCertifications like ISO Lead Auditor allow consultants to offer premium services like third-party auditing Tune in to this episode to learn how to grow your consulting business with globally recognized credentials!

Undoubtedly, adapting to climate change is becoming an increasingly critical factor within the realm of occupational safety and health (OSH). Inevitably, as our environment undergoes changes, it will have consequences for the safety and health of workers, which will result in new hazards or increased risks. Ruth Wilkinson, head of policy and public affairs at IOSH, and Mike Whiting, certification and compliance engineer at Newmac Ltd, look at the impact of climate change on OSH and provide insights on what we must consider at present to ensure the safety of our workers.

In this episode, IOSH's Future Leaders Alanah Campbell and Carly Hughes share their experience of mentoring, discussing the benefits and the pitfalls to look out for.

In this episode of Root Cause Analysis, Chris Newson is joined by Neil Roberts who specialises in safety culture development. Listen in to hear fascinating insights into: > Habit setting > Leading by example > Behaviours and consequences > The importance of consistency Chris also catches up with Leila John for an update on her progress towards Chartered membership of IOSH.   Timings 00:00 Intro 00:00:28 Neil Roberts, Senior Learning & Development Consultant at Make UK 00:41:23 Leila's Diary – A journey to CMIOSH   Sponsor Woodland Grange - Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

In this new series, recorded live at the 2024 Health & Safety Event in Birmingham, we speak to HSE specialist and IOSH future leader Fiona Fullerton and Phillip Muston, head of careers at recruitment firm Shirley Parsons, about maintaining workforce behaviours in a shifting workforce paradigm.

Employers and health-and-safety professionals face an increasingly complex array of challenges as they try to make workplaces physically and psychologically safe.Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher is Chief Executive of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Listen as she explains how IOSH is equipping employers and health-and-safety professionals to deal with their ever-widening remit, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

In this episode of Root Cause Analysis, Chris Newson is joined by Mark Ryder, Chief Commercial Officer at Peoplesafe.  Mark and Chris discuss using technology for good, lone working risks, as well as employee wellbeing and the impact on recruitment and retention.   Chris also catches up with Leila John for an update on her progress towards Chartered membership of IOSH.   Timings  00:00 Introduction  00:00:26 Mark Ryder, Chief Commercial Officer, Peoplesafe  00:26:49 Leila's Diary – A journey to CMIOSH    Sponsor  Woodland Grange - Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

CEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Katy Dowding, SkanskaSkanska CEO Katy Dowding talks to IOSH president Stuart Hughes about her long and varied career in the construction industry, and how important health and safety legislation is to her and her organisation.

Livv Housing group CEO Léann Hearne talks to IOSH president Stuart Hughes about turning the business around to keep both staff and customers happier and healthier.

Disclaimer - Profanity used throughout this video The survey results are in...... Thanks to everyone that completed our "Safety Professional - are you ok?" survey. The results were thought provoking, and in light of Blue Monday just passed (15th Jan) we share some of our thoughts here. We discuss the state of mental health surrounding the safety profession, how our sleep is affected, the challenges that exist relative to workload, loneliness and isolation, uncertainty, and prioritising our own ambitions. We give our thought on the notion that "good is expected", as well as the importance and power of networks, communities and peer to peer support, along with challenges between individual occupational groups and industry wide sharing. We'd also love you hear your thoughts - do you think it would be valuable to know more about actual issues and events as and when they're happening to trigger discussions on H&S topics, and how the consultant network can come together on this for the greater good of the profession?

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

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

Disclaimer - Profanity used throughout this podcast. As safety professionals, we find it abhorrent that a person can lose their life at work, but as a society, do we accept that it's OK for a person to die at work in the name of progress - either economically, socially, technologically? We give our thoughts on this harrowing subject, citing figures from the ILO and HSE reports. We discuss modern slavery, forever chemicals, as well as the issues surrounding SSIP schemes. And, as a profession, who is advocating for us when it comes to the larger, societal safety issues and the significant long term chronic health impacts from things that safety teams/consultants aren't able to look at on a daily basis? What do we want to see from our professional bodies to ensure changes are made to ensure that the economic growth of our countries, and the world, isn't written in blood or the cognitive and behavioural impairment of generations yet to come?

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

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

On this weeks episode of the conversation we are joined by the fantastic Alexsandro Siedschlag. A wonderful human, very humble and suprisingly unaware of his own ability to tell a good story. I consider myself lucky to know Alex. Available at Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Iheart Radio, Google Podcasts, Google Chrome and many more. If you want a quick link try these: https://buff.ly/3Arrmq9 or watch at https://buff.ly/3pTz6fK Alexsandro Siedschlag was born and grow in a small coast city in south Brazil called São Francisco do Sul. There wasn't much to do there other than fishing, surfing, or working in port activities. So, in 2007 he went to the nearest industrial city and took a technical course in safety. This took me back to my hometown (what an irony) to work in a shipping company. From there, in 2012 he started to work offshore in oil & gas where he spent my next 6 years. After that he experienced the corporate side of the business, taking roles as HSE advisory, supervisor and stepping in as a manager a few times, living in Rio de Janeiro for 3 years. During this journey, Alexsandro invested in qualification and competences development, from technical skills (environmental degree, process safety, incident investigation, among others) to social skills such as the professional certification in coaching, IOSH coaching for safety and a MBA in human factors in 2023. This helped him to find out I'm passionate about supporting individuals and teams through professional coaching and mentoring. Alexsandro could see selfhimself to make safety differently. In 2022 he left the oil & gas company he was working for the past 9 years and became an associate performance safety coach for a company headquartered in Scotland, working in Australia, in an underground coal mine supporting a safety leadership cultural change program. So far, in between work, family trips and studying Alexsandro has been around Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Suriname, Costa Rica, United States, South Africa, England, Scotland, Spain, Italy, and Australia. He lives in Brazil but currently working in Australia flying in/out every month, which helps a lot my air miles programs! This little story gave Alexsandro 14 years' experience in high-hazard industries among different countries, working in complex social-technical systems, supporting organizations to deliver safe operations. Family speaking, Alexsandro is married and a dad of two who loves to read and listen to podcasts related to safety science and leadership stuff while exercising. In between working, traveling and all that, he tries to find some time to go surfing (not those big waves – I confess). Alexsandro's profile traits are: measured, discipline driven, good listener, and collaborative. Links to today's episode: LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3PYqFNP 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.

In this episode, Sheldon speaks to Chief Operating Officer of NEBOSH and Vice President of INSHPO, Dee Arp. Dee and Sheldon speak about how NEBOSH faired during the pandemic with hybrid workspace, open book examinations for reduction of in-person testing, what is NEBOSH, strategic partnerships across the globe, and psychological safety in the workplace. Dee is a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner of IOSH and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors. She has worked in occupational health and safety for more than 20 years and in her role as NEBOSH Chief Operating Officer, has responsibility for providing leadership on the development and assessment of NEBOSH qualifications and compliance matters. Dee holds a Certificate of Continuing Education (Principles and Practice of Assessment) from Cambridge University and is now undertaking the University's Masters in Education. INSHPO is the global voice for the occupational safety and health profession and acts as a forum for international collaboration among professional organisations to improve safety and health at work. Taking up the position of Vice President on 1 January 2023, marks the start of a four-year commitment to INSHPO during which Dee will become the President Elect, the President and the President becomes the Immediate Past President respectively. Source: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/our-news-and-events/our-news/neboshs-dee-arp-elected-at-vice-president-of-inshpo/

Tom joins us for this final installment of our psychological safety series. We get into real detail about Work as Done vs Work as Imagined, interpersonal relationships, social contracts and who the experts are when it comes to the hazards of work. We also answer some of your questions – is feeling safe to speak up the only measure of psychological safety? And, how can we encourage psychological safety between those from similar backgrounds and also between those from different backgrounds at the same time? Thanks so much to Tom for joining us for this series over the last few months – it's been both a blast and valuable at the same time. If you want to check out the work Tom is doing, check out his details below. Otherwise, enjoy this episode peeps.

A little update on what work we've been doing over the last few months. Risk Fluent have been doing a lot of transformational work with Safety Teams recently so I touch on that, my thoughts on the LinkedIn space right now, changes to the fire regulations and how that seems to be affecting demand, the challenges with Professional Indemnity insurance within the fire industry, influencer marketing and what safety work we should actually be doing. Enjoy.

Tom Geraghty is back with us this week hosting his second episode, continuing with our series on psychological safety. We discuss what we think psychological safety looks like in reality, taking the the academia and seeing how it translates within our businesses and our lives. We talk about the importance of motivation and clarity, the power and privilege surrounding it, human error, the knock on effects of banter, and tonnes more. Thanks so much again to Tom for another amazing and insightful conversation. Enjoy.

Thank you so much to Steve for joining us on the pod this week after we reflected on the article he'd written for Sentinel on another episode a few weeks back. His article "Organisational Risk: Predicting the unpredictable" for IIRSM's Sentinel Magazine was really refreshing to me. And now he's here with us in the flesh! Steve has an extensive background in economics, security, nuclear, risk, the list goes on, he's a very well-respected professional in our industry. We discuss the safety profession in general and it's perception, mature risk management, zero harm, the sharing of information, big corporations vs SMEs, the nature of trade associations, and loads more. Thanks again Steve. Absolutely cracking chat. Enjoy.

It's new Quarterly Co-Host time! So excited to have Tom with us for 3 cracking episodes all about psychological safety. Tom and his team at Psychsafety help organisations to be become more innovative, resilient and successful through their consulting, training and workshops. In this first episode, we dive into the basics - what is psychological safety? We chat about its origins, some big names within the field and examples of where things have gone wrong due to a lack of psychological safety. So get a cuppa and get stuck in, can't wait to bring you the rest of this series. Enjoy.

So grateful to Matt for joining us again on the pod this week. A prominent voice in fire safety, Matt gives us an insight into how and why he got into campaigning, recommendations from the Grenfell enquiry, how the government have managed the situation and a breakdown of those all important changes to the regulations with some key milestones for 2023. We also discuss the importance of having a management process in place to make sure building owners/managers know exactly what's required so that everything is kept up to date. There are some resources listed below. These sites really are the best for breaking down this stuff so please do use those and get in touch if you need help. Enjoy…

Excited to bring you episode 2 of this quarterly co-host segment with the amazing Peter Jenkins. Continuing our discussion on brand, and following on from our last episode about personal brand, this month we get into procedure and initiative branding - what is it? How do we brand safety via our processes and functions? Scalable approaches, and the difference between brand and identity. Thanks again to Peter for co-hosting this episode. Enjoy.

Author of "The Safety Salesman: Shoot From The Lip", Simon Jones takes his experience in the Police Force, specifically CID and with James, chats about selling something that no one wants to buy, safety first and Heinrich's Triangle among other concepts in the book. Thanks again, Simon, for joining us on the pod. Enjoy.

So excited to bring you the first of three amazing episodes with our new quarterly cohost - Peter Jenkins, Group H&S Manager at Dalziel. Peter introduces the running theme perfectly in this episode, but ultimately we're taking a massive dive into the concept of BRAND - your personal brand, the brand of your programmes or projects, and the brand of the safety profession. In this episode on personal brand, we ask the big questions like; who are you? Who am I to you? Why it's important, and so much more. Thanks, Peter, for being our cohost. Enjoy.

Thanks to Ronan from 'spacebands' who joins me to talk about how they developed a social distancing tool, which they had to do a 180 on when the rules no longer applied. Fascinating story of how to keep your product relevant and how wearable safety can change how we work. Enjoy.

James and Sam Goodman AKA The HOP Nerd have a quick fire session about the challenges of implementing HOP with SME's. This was an episode that Sam has put out on The HOP Nerd Podcast - thanks so much for having me on Sam!

Gutted that it's the last episode Pete will be joining us as our quarterly co-host. It's been so informative and a great laugh, so thank you to him and hopefully we'll be hearing more from Pete in the future. For this last episode, we're joined by his fellow Fleet Geeks! With Mike and Jamie, we talk about why they joined Flagship Partners and started the podcast, and the challenges they see on a daily basis within the fleet industry. Enjoy.

Thanks to Michael for joining us on the pod for a second time. In another episode where we view how theory has been put into practice, Michael takes us through his experience of practically applying 'new view' theories within the utilities and energy sector and navigating a complex and fast-paced industry with complex regulations. We discuss Safety Differently and Safety II, learning teams, the role of the HSE professional, clutter and the intent of a safety system. Enjoy.

Pete is back with us again for his second episode as our quarter 3 co-host! This episode in the series on fleet safety focuses on Transport Managers. Making comparisons to the safety industry, Pete and James explore the role of a Transport Manager, they discuss the pathways to qualifying, soft skills, CPD, compliance vs cash, plus too much banter about hairstyles and beards to note! Enjoy.

Ken Woodward was involved in a chemical explosion at work that resulted in the loss of his eyesight, smell, and taste. Rather than talking just as a victim, he embraces what can be learned from the incident that cost him three of his senses. In this episode, Ken stresses the importance of all team members working together equally to target zero damage to people, equipment, products, and finances. There's not just one driver to workplace incidents; there's a build-up over time. Tune in to learn how to increase safety participation in the workplace! About the Guest: Ken Woodward was working for Coca-Cola Schweppes Beverages (CCSB) in November 1990 as a production operative when involved in a chemical explosion, which resulted in the loss of his sight. With enormous support from CCSB and following months of rehabilitation and re-training with the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB), Ken eventually returned to work. In 1996 Ken was invited to appear in a Health & Safety Film – ‘Fighting Against Chance'. As a result the video ‘1 in 1.6 Million' was also produced and this proved to be a valuable tool in Behavioral Safety training. Now an independent consultant since September 2000, Ken's ‘Passion for Safety' has taken him all over the UK as well as internationally. In February 2004, Ken's work was recognized by The Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) in the UK when he was made an Honorary Fellow of IOSH. Contact: furzemead@btinternet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James gives his thoughts on two recent news stories: "1 in 4 unsafe London buildings have non-cladding related fire safety issues" and "Starbucks to Close Stores over Safety Concerns". This chat touches on many things including; safety being a branding game, the absence of accidents and the presence of safety, and is stay-put safe? Naturally, this turns into a bit of a rant.....

Thank you to Tiffany from Safety Culture for joining us on the pod this week. We talk about blame culture, and re-categorising accidents to avoid poor statistics, along with the solution to these, including celebrating improvements in safety using mobile-first technology. Enjoy.

So glad to finally publish this episode with Sonny. We had a few technical issues the first time we recorded but we went in for round 2, talking all about his amazing journey to publishing the industry guidance alongside a team of other experts. We discuss why there was a need for a new piece of guidance, the anxieties and challenges around fire alarms and the distress they can cause, and the suitability of alarm systems for the buildings in which they are fitted. So excited to see what the future holds for Sonny, and so grateful to him for joining us on the pod. Enjoy.

Absolutely loved this chat with Dan from Protex AI about how AI can assist us in our roles as safety professionals. It's a massive concern that AI will be used by companies to wag the finger at employees and impose blame, but Dan talks about managing safety as a collective and understanding that it's a set of behaviours and cultures. The future of work cannot be seen without tech being involved. Safety needs to seriously up its game in the technology space to complement our work as safety professionals and Protex AI are providing solutions to help us do that. Enjoy.

In this episode of Rebranding Safety Reacts, James gives his thoughts on the phrase 'safety first'. Is it impactful? Or is it a platitude? To explain his thoughts, James uses the 'Safety work vs the safety of work' model by Andrew Rae and David Provan, plus Rasmussen's dynamic safety model and the Culture Principles by Carsten Busch. Check it out on YouTube to see the presentation!

A big thank you to Sheila for joining us on the pod this week. Sheila is the Director of BMR - Health and Wellbeing, who help to improve mental health in the workplace. We talk about getting to the route of the problem, where mental health sits within the organisation and who's responsibility it is, ISO's (how and who), behaviour and culture change and they give their thoughts on how mental health is currently being dealt with.

So glad to have the wonderful Ben Legg joining us this week to talk about communication and language. As the Global Corporate Health & Safety Director at Ferrovial, Ben has so much experience in learning how to communicate effectively in different ways, working across multiple countries with different languages and cultures. They discuss context, tone, swearing, semiotics and how to use language in different forms in order to be more inclusive. Enjoy!

TW: Talk of suicide. This week, we chat to the wonderful Alex Clarke all about his mental health journey, burnout, and the things we can do now to make sure people feel safe to speak out about their own mental health. Thank you so much, Alex, for sharing your story.

Amazing to have Greg with us on the podcast this week. Absolutely loved this conversation. Get comfy because it's a long one! We went down the rabbit hole on so many things including the legal side of safety, the understanding of case studies, the safety paradox, our duties as safety professionals, and of course, we refer to his brilliant book, Paper Safe, a must-read in my opinion! Thanks Greg for this insightful chat.

In our first episode, Mary Conquest talks with professor Tim Marsh, a leading expert in behavioral safety and occupational psychology. Tim Marsh discusses mental health, elements of safety culture, making a business case for management, situational awareness, effective communication in safety, and other topics.Tim Marsh was one of the team leaders of the original UK research into behavioral safety in the early 1990s, and is a Chartered Psychologist and a Chartered Fellow of IOSH. He ran the open courses on Behavioural Safety and Safety Culture for IOSH for many years. He has worked with hundreds of companies around the world, including the BBC, the National Theatre and the European Space Agency, as well as the usual list of blue-chip organizations from manufacturing, utilities, food and drink, oil and gas, and pharmaceutics. He was awarded a President's Commendation by the Institute of Risk and Safety Management in 2008 and was selected as their first ever 'Specialist Fellow' in 2010.Tim Marsh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-marsh-a24a01a/"Talking Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Building an Empowering Culture in a Post-COVID World" by Tim Marsh -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GK16CND/In the interview, Tim Marsh mentioned "Black Box Thinking" by Matthew Syed.Safety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at www.sliceproducts.com