Is compliance enough to keep your workplace safe? This week on the Safety and Risk Success podcast, we're diving deep into the compliance fog and exploring what it truly takes to create a proactive and thriving safety culture. Join us as we unpack the challenges and benefits of going beyond mere box-ticking and discover how to empower your workforc…

Tired of safety being seen as just a box to tick? Want to make it a strategic advantage for your business? Then you need to hear this episode. Join us as Adam Clarke, a health and safety veteran with 20 years of experience, shares his secrets for transforming safety into a powerful force for success. From building personal connections to understand…

For this episode of the Safety and Risk Success Podcast, Christian shares actionable strategies to prevent slips, trips, and falls, with a focus on the rail sector. Get ready to implement some of these tips today! Highlights: - Slips, trips, and falls are a major cause of injuries in the rail sector: 67% of severe passenger injuries in stations. - …

Christian chats with John Barnacle-Bowd, from RS Group, a leader in the health and safety PPE market. They discuss the findings from RS Group’s second annual health and safety survey and John’s insights on a range of issues, including the lack of KPIs in some organisations, the importance of sustainable PPE, and the ever-increasing demand for menta…

Ever wondered how to get your insurer to fund safety improvements? Well, we've got the answer for you! In this episode of the Safety and Risk Success Podcast, we unpack the concept of the "Insurer Carrot," a little-known secret that can help you secure the funding you need to improve safety in your business. Highlights: - Insurers care about safety…

Christian welcomes Anna Keen, a safety and sustainability specialist who recently launched her own business after a 20-year career. Anna shares her insightful perspective on the challenges faced by professionals in the “sticky middle” of their careers, those who are stuck between entry-level roles and leadership positions. They discuss the importan…

Christian discussed the critical transition from a safety professional to a safety leader. The discussion explored the differences between the two roles, the importance of this transition, and practical steps that safety professionals can take to develop the skills and mindset needed to become leaders. Highlights: - Defining the safety leader: Part…

Can technology truly revolutionize safety? Join Christian and Ronan Finnegan, co-founder of spacebands for a fascinating discussion on the evolving world of safety technology. Ronan dives into the innovative features of spacebands, offering valuable insights into the challenges of adoption and the critical role of human expertise in navigating this…

This Safety Roundtable discussion delves into stark statistics highlighting the persistent number of workplace fatalities and injuries, prompting a critical examination of current safety practices and the gap between perception and reality. Christian and a panel of safety professionals explore the challenges of achieving true safety and share insig…

Is your organisation's safety performance truly in your control? This week’s podcast challenges conventional thinking, exploring the powerful influence of external factors on workplace safety. Joining host Christian Harris is Tanya Jenke, a PhD researcher from Corus, who reveals intriguing findings about how economic cycles and even the COVID-19 pa…

Alastair Davey shares his insights and experiences to help us understand how integrating safety strategically can not only mitigate risks but also enhance business efficiency and employee well-being. Episode Highlights: - Defining Strategic Safety: Alastair explains what strategic safety means in the modern workplace and how it differs from traditi…

In this episode of the Safety and Risk Success podcast, Christian is joined by Karen Hewitt, health & safety consultant and author, to discuss the results of her recent survey on health and safety engagement. The survey delves into how safety professionals define and approach engagement, the challenges they face, and the opportunities for improveme…

How can we prove that we've achieved safety? Ahead of the release of his new book, Greg Smith joins Christian Harris this week to delve into the intricacies of legal risk management and the often misunderstood concept of safety metrics. Join us as we unravel how organisations can truly benefit from effective safety practices. Highlights: - Introduc…

Shonagh Methven brings years of experience from the political arena into the safety sector, providing unique insights into proactive safety measures and people-centred risk management. Let's talk politics vs safety, being "optimistically discontent", safety scaffolding, people-centred risk management, and much more! Highlights: - Transition from Po…

Today we embark on a deep dive into the traditional hierarchy of controls. Is it truly fit for purpose in today's dynamic safety landscape, or does it require a critical reassessment and possible modification to ensure its efficacy? Join us as we unravel these questions through a lively and insightful Safety Roundtable discussion, aiming to shed li…

Welcome to "Diverse Minds, Safer Workplaces," a podcast where we delve into the crucial intersection of neurodiversity and workplace safety. In today’s episode, we sit down with Nathan Whitbread, a renowned expert in neurodiversity, to explore how understanding and leveraging the unique perspectives of neurodiverse individuals can lead to more inno…

In the latest episode of the Safety and Risk Success podcast, host Christian Harris delves into the vital topic of safety culture. This roundtable discussion brings together safety professionals and enthusiasts to explore the essence of safety culture, its importance, and practical steps towards nurturing a positive environment for safety within or…

Let’s explore James Macpherson's innovative operational risk framework, a novel approach to safety and risk management. Recorded during one of the most interactive and well-attended safety roundtable sessions, this episode promises insightful discussions, practical strategies, and expert insights into making the world a safer place through redefine…

In this episode, host Christian Harris, alongside guests Dan Hobbs and Peter Thomas, delve into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of safety. As we explore the exciting and ever-evolving landscape of AI, our discussion brings to light the profound impact AI has on enhancing safety measures and protocols. Highlights…

Stuart Hughes, President of IOSH and Director of Health and Safety Strategy at the Mercedes Formula One team, joins me this week to delve into his vision for IOSH and the safety profession, plus the intersection of safety and high performance in his day job. Stuart shares profound reflections on the role of safety professionals, his strategic visio…

This week on the podcast, I welcome Peter Jenkins, the innovative founder of Simple Foundry, for an in-depth discussion on the digitisation of safety management systems. Through his wealth of experience in safety and his expertise in Microsoft products, Peter reveals how digital tools can revolutionize safety processes, making them more streamlined…

What if your approach to safety could unlock new levels of performance and profitability? This week, I share the transformative framework of Safetynomics, designed to seamlessly integrate safety into the essence of business operations. Through a detailed exploration of five pivotal steps - Protection, Performance, Profit, Progress, and Purpose, I’l…

Let’s talk about improving resilience and wellbeing, with our guest, stress resilience expert Carole Spiers. As they navigate through the complexities of stress and resilience, especially in the evolving post-COVID work environment, Carole sheds light on the transformative strategies that organisations can adopt to foster a culture of mental wellbe…

This week, your host Christian Harris, delves into the crucial topic of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations alongside DSE specialist, Gerald Whitehouse. This comprehensive discussion sheds light on the indispensable role these regulations play in protecting the health and well-being of employees who use computers and other display screen equ…

Simon Cassin returns for part 2, joining Christian to further delve into ethics in safety. We'd recommend taking in part 1 first, as the dicussion picks up from where that episode left off. You can find this here: Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ethics-in-safety-with-simon-cassin/id1521150061?i=1000638630849 Video: https://youtu.be/eS9…

What are your safety priorities for 2024? What is the current safety landscape and how should you react to that? What are the 5x key areas that Christian suggests you focus on? Explore this and more in this week's episode!

In our 150th episode(!), Christian is joined by Peter Forshaw, a partner at Weightmans law firm, to explore the complexities of the safety legal landscape as it stands in 2024. The discussion provides a deep dive into how economic conditions affect claims exposure, the critical importance of evidence in defending claims, and the emerging trends in …

Our first episode of 2024 explores how to evaluate success as a safety professional. Your host, Christian, is joined by a number of participants in this Safety Roundtable, where various metrics and approaches to measuring safety in their organisations are discussed. Key Discussion Points: - Evaluating Safety Success - Metrics and The Challenge of M…

Simon Cassin, a philosopher with a keen interest in the ethics of safety, joins me this week. We delve into the controversial topic of a zero harm approach to safety, unpacking its ethical implications and challenging traditional perceptions. Highlights: - The concept and philosophy behind zero harm in safety. - A critique of the traditional defini…

Murray Ritchie joins Christian on the podcast this week to talk about The Seven Bad Habits of Safety Management. Together, they explore the critical facets of safety management, dissecting the seven detrimental habits that often plague this crucial area. Drawing from Ritchie's comprehensive book, this episode promises a deep dive into the nuances a…

This week, Christian Harris welcomes Heather Beach to discuss mental health in the workplace. The conversation delves into the significance of mental health issues, the challenges they pose in business environments, and the strategies managers and leaders can adopt to address these concerns effectively. Highlights: 1) Understanding Mental Health in…

Turn on your headphones (just not too loud...) for this thought-provoking episode where we delve into the often-neglected topic of sound exposure and its risks. Joining Christian is Stephen Wheatley, the founder and CEO of LimitEar and HearAngel, and an expert in the field of hearing protection and safe listening. Key Topics Discussed: The Differen…

Katherine Evans, the founder of Bold As Brass, joins Christian this week to discuss how her experiences have led to her spearheading a campaign for women's PPE and advocating for gender equality in the workplace. Highlights: - Katherine's career journey - The issue of inadequate PPE for women - Founding Bold As Brass - Advocacy for gender equity - …

Bjørn Jepsen joins Christian to enlighten us with his expertise on how a deeper comprehension of brain processes can significantly improve safety practices in any organisation. By drawing parallels with sports, he illustrates the need for mental readiness to anticipate and prevent accidents. Key points: Bjørn's insights into the intersection of neu…

This week, the UK hosted an international AI Safety Summit. Having discussed AI a few times on the podcast, I was keen to share this conversation between Rishi Sunak and Elon Musk about AI safety. They discuss: The rapid advancement of AI technology The importance of global alignment on safety The potential impact of AI on jobs and labour markets T…

Ever wondered how our body's automatic response to threats can influence our performance and well-being? This week, Christian is joined by Tara Halliday - engineer turned high performance coach - to discuss physiological safety and overcoming imposter syndrome. Highlights: Physiological Safety Explored: Tara explains the body's innate reactions to …

This week, Christian interviews Colin Pereira, a security and safety professional with over 20 years of experience in protecting journalists in conflict zones. Colin shares insights from his career, discussing the complexities of managing safety in volatile environments, the importance of trust within organizations, and the need for practical safet…

Today, I welcome back guest Justin Strange to discuss event safety and the repercussions of the gig economy on the world of safety. We delve into the unique risks and challenges of managing safety at events, including intoxicated attendees, sunstroke, dehydration, and poor movement. Justin shares his experiences with events held in greenfield sites…

This is a replay of a Safety Roundtable discussion on the topic of zero harm in the workplace, with guest, Kevin Barr. Kevin and I introduce the concept of zero harm and invite participants to share their thoughts. We cover: - The pros and cons of zero harm - The challenges it presents - The potential oversimplification of safety - Alternative appr…

Christian Harris interviews Stuart Lansdown, the director responsible for third-party services at QuestGates, a leading specialist provider of claims solutions, about how to defend slips, trips and falls insurance claims. They discuss slip, trip, and fall accidents and insurance claims, particularly in the corporate hospitality, retail, and leisure…

Justin Strange, a highly experienced safety practitioner with significant experience working with local & national government agencies and the private sector around the globe, joins Christian in this Sliptember special episode to chat about slip safety and the £733,333 Tesco slip prosecution case he was involved in. For reference, you can find info…

In this podcast episode, Christian Harris interviews Andrew Sheves, founder of CrisisDojo.AI, about the potential applications and limitations of AI in safety, risk, security, and crisis management. They discuss: - The capabilities of AI models like ChatGPT - The importance of responsible AI use - The potential dangers of deepfake technology - The …

In this podcast episode, Christian Harris hosts a discussion with Louise Hosking and Jon Buttolph from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). They talk about the roles of Louise and Jon within the CIEH, the challenges faced by the organisation and the profession it supports, and the changing landscape of environmental health. Highl…

Nathan Hight shares his fascinating backstory and how this has driven him on to play a leading role in proactive risk management. He and Christian discuss this, leadership in safety, how to proactively manage risk, and how to build a world class safety culture. Highlights: The importance of making quick decisions to intervene and protect people The…

Want to keep yourself and your company out of court, off the front pages, and away from large fines? On this episode, we cover just that, with special guest Kizzy Augustin: ⚖️ What are the latest trends and developments relating to health & safety law in the UK? ⚖️ How could these affect your business, as well as you personally? ⚖️ What has happene…

In this enlightening episode of The Safety And Risk Success Podcast, sustainability expert Jasper Steinhausen explores the integration of sustainability and profitability in businesses with host Christian Harris. Drawing from his rich experience, he demonstrates how sustainability can drive business value and introduces his strategic roadmap, the '…

In this enlightening episode, host Christian engages in a deep conversation with Chris Clearfield, an esteemed author, coach, and consultant, on the topic of risk leadership in a complex and uncertain world. They explore various aspects of leadership, decision-making, risk management, and embracing complexity. Chris shares valuable insights on buil…

In this powerful podcast episode, our host Christian, a survivor of a serious road accident himself, engages in a candid conversation with Lisa Ramos and her husband, Dave Garton about what’s it like to get run over. Lisa, who lost a leg in a workplace forklift truck accident, along with Dave, share their personal journey of recovery, their ongoing…

In this episode, Christian sits down with Lesley McLeod, CEO of the Association for Project Safety, to discuss the importance of mental health, competency, and learning from mistakes in the construction industry. We also touch upon working with government to achieve safety outcomes, and discuss the APS Conference on 10th May. Highlights: Lesley and…

This week I'm sharing a recording of a webinar, on which I was a pannelist, discussing how to improve near miss reporting using AI. We'll explore the reasons why near misses and unsafe conditions are overlooked, and unveil how AI/computer vision is transforming the way we identify and analyze near miss incidents. Joining me are host Dan Hobbs of Pr…