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The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastUnderstanding Client NeedsColin shares valuable insights aimed at helping health and safety organisations and consultants enhance their client relationships and service offerings. Drawing from nearly 20 years of experience in consultancy, Colin discusses the importance of understanding client needs, maintaining regular communication, and mapping out services to identify opportunities for growth
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Regularly check in with clients to understand their evolving needs and challenges. Building strong relationships and staying close to clients can help identify opportunities for additional support before they become problems.
Create a comprehensive list of all services offered and assess which ones have been utilised...
2025-08-1810 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastLet's Try And Talk A Bit More PositivelyColin reflects on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset in the field of health and safety. As he shares his experiences from the past year, he emphasises the need to shift the narrative from negative to positive, particularly in workplace discussions and risk assessments KEY TAKEAWAYS Encourage involving employees in the creation and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work. Their insights can lead to more effective and practical safety measures. Promote journaling as a powerful method for individuals to express their thoughts and reflect on their experiences, which can h...
2024-10-0711 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastRevolutionising Safety Practices with TechnologyColin is joined by special guest, Peter, who shares his unique background and career journey. Peter discusses his experiences in the army, police force, financial advising, and health and safety consultancy. The conversation delves into the importance of data in safety management, the challenges of risk assessment, and the potential of technology to enhance safety practices. Peter also talks about his passion for the safety tech industry and his newly launched podcast focused on safety technology and innovation KEY TAKEAWAYS The discussion emphasises the need for thorough and effective risk assessments, focusing on identifying...
2024-05-0653 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Safe TribeColin interviews Amy, a health and safety professional, about her new venture called The Safe Tribe. Amy shares her background in the industry and her journey from working in hospitality to becoming a safety consultant. She explains that The Safe Tribe is an online app designed to be a one-stop shop for health and safety professionals. It offers a safe space for networking and community building, as well as core skills workshops and webinars with industry leaders. Amy's goal is to create a global community that challenges the status quo and gives safety professionals the confidence and...
2024-01-0140 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastWhen Is The Damage Caused?Colin shares his thoughts on a film he recently watched called "Killer" and how it relates to the field of health and safety. He discusses a line from the film that made him reflect on the importance of focusing on the actions taken before an event rather than solely blaming the individual or investigating the aftermath KEY TAKEAWAYS The damage in health and safety incidents is often caused in the time leading up to the event, rather than during the event itself. Focusing on the successes and good work in health and safety on a daily...
2023-11-2705 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastGiving your employees confidence to shareColin discusses the importance of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable and confident to challenge and contribute, focussing on the need for managers and health and safety professionals to be vulnerable and open to feedback, creating a culture of learning and improvement KEY TAKEAWAYS Spending time in the workplace and engaging with employees can help create this environment and encourage them to contribute. Treating all events in the workplace as opportunities to learn, such as meetings, inspections, and risk assessments, can lead to more near miss reporting and improvement. While it is important to have...
2023-10-0908 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastBlame and AccountabilityColin discusses the topics of blame and accountability in the workplace. Inspired by a LinkedIn post about people tripping on a step in a sports ground, Colin explores the idea that while human error may be a factor, there could also be underlying issues with design or construction KEY TAKEAWAYS Blame and accountability are important aspects of workplace safety. While it is important to avoid excessive blame, it is also crucial to hold individuals accountable for their actions and ensure they understand their responsibilities. Clear expectations and communication are essential for accountability. It is important to...
2023-09-1811 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastUnveiling the Safety Science Space: A Look into the Safety Exchange with David ProvanColin talks to David Provan, the creator of the Safety Exchange, a new platform dedicated to connecting the global safety profession. David shares his vision for the Safety Exchange, which aims to provide a safe and supportive community for safety professionals to learn, share, and improve the safety of work. David also discusses the importance of creating a space where safety professionals can feel valued and valuable, as well as the challenges of managing the platform to ensure it remains a productive and diverse community. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Safety Exchange is a platform designed...
2023-09-1154 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastKeeping It RealColin returns! The Interesting Health And Safety podcast is here once more with an all-new approach and an all-new raft of invaluable content. In this small, re-introductory episode, Colin explains the new direction the show will be taking, and also shares a brief message designed to help you become more discerning in the new world. KEY TAKEAWAYS People are so desperate to reach the bigger goals that they sometimes forget to focus on what's important. Focus instead on the basics. Building trust and engendering faith is vital to building relationships. Aim to build trust and create...
2023-05-0110 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastA Problem Solving Masterclass - with Thomas SprostonColin talks to Thomas Sproston, the Managing Director of nit Ten Engineering and Westley Landowne Ltd, dedicated to occupational safety and helping business people solve complex problems. Thomas talks about the best ways of solving intricate problems, the value of the designer in ensuring safety and efficiency in complicated processes, and the importance of usability. KEY TAKEAWAYS Safety procedures and efficiency should be a part of the process as far back as the design process. It's essential to liaise with designers from the outset. When we try to get to the bottom of complex...
2022-11-0747 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Key To Motivation and Mindset - with Paul WardPaul Ward is a personal development coach with experience working with a variety of clients both in business and on a personal basis. Paul has an extensive background in management, both in-role and on an advisory basis, and has a no-nonsense approach to coaching. Paul joins Colin to discuss the importance of motivation when it comes to getting the best out of people, and the role that impactful systems and mindset play in the success of organisations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Getting the best out of people isn't simply about hiring the right people and expecting...
2022-10-311h 08
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastEmergency Situations From An A&E Consultants Point Of View - with Conrad BuckleConrad Buckle is an Emergency Medicine Consultant with extensive local and international experience and interests, and whose passion is the development of high standards of Emergency Care and Disaster Management through interactive web-based learning and teaching, and new technology innovations. Conrad joins Colin this week to talk about what it's like to work on the significant end of a workplace accident or event, offering a unique perspective as part of the health system. KEY TAKEAWAYS Health services are in regular close contact with poison and hazardous substance databases, so as to be able to...
2022-09-0545 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastSafety RemotelyColin discusses the system we can put into place in order to make sure the lesser routines are taken care of, so that we can focus more upon the things that matter. KEY TAKEAWAYS Safety Remotely is a system in place to help professionals to manage and get on top of the more tedious routines that must be dealt with. When the more tedious tasks are taken care of, we can focus more upon the things that matter, and the people out there at the sharp end of the business. BEST MOMENTS 'We've...
2022-08-2908 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastAre We A Professional Profession?There are many health and safety professionals who constantly preach about the safety message, but what makes this industry unique in the way it delivers this information? Colin talks about the professionalism in the industry, and asks some probing questions. KEY TAKEAWAYS The health and safety sector is unique in that the message is constantly being put out there through any means necessary. By ridiculing and posting negatively about failings, we promote our unprofessional side. We must remains positive. BEST MOMENTS 'When do you ever see a doctor posting a picture of somebody...
2022-08-2207 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastIt's Better To Have No HopeWe only have around 4000 weeks of life, and so making each one count is vital. In this episode, Colin talks about why it's crucial that we do all we can to make an impact during the time we have. KEY TAKEAWAYS People fail every day by trying to follow to-do lists. It's time for us to look at it a new way, and build "what we've achieved" lists. Setting unrealistic goals are absolving people from responsibility. By placing deadlines far into the future, we shift responsibility onto who comes after us. BEST MOMENTS ‘Ra...
2022-08-0109 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastDo We Have The Rounded Skills To Influence?How rounded are your skills? In this episode, Colin talks about how the skill sets you have need to match the words you're using to influence others. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being able to talk and influence others is nothing unless we have the skills and abilities to back up what we're saying. Look at the skills we have and analyse the gap. Push forward with becoming a better communicator, but always make sure you have the technical prowess to back it up. BEST MOMENTS 'It's no good if you're good at influencing if you...
2022-07-2505 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastDo We Employ the Wrong People into the Health and Safety Role?Colin talks about how people get involved and employed in the Health and Safety Industry, how he became aHealth and Safety expert and mentor, and why particularly at this time more people should be joining the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rather than a retirement role, Colin took on his job with a vision to becoming a director of Health and safety. We should be employing talented operational staff in Health and Safety and then moving them back to operations so they can have a strong influence from a Health and safety perspective. We need to move industry...
2022-07-1806 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Value Of Peer-to-Peer Groups - with Pete RushmerThis week, Colin joins Pete Rushmer of Fleet Geeks, to talk about the benefits of peer-to-peer groups, and how being a part of a community can help us to overcome doubts, find inspiration, and aid in the challenges we face as part of the business world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sharing your wins and discussing your setbacks with likeminded people can help us to view events from a different perspective. You can't solve a problem with the same thinking that caused the problem. Gaining the views of others can unlock whole new ways of working. The problems that...
2022-07-0427 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Importance Of Getting The Balance RightAs Colin reveals in this highly personal episode, surface appearances can be deceptive, especially when it comes to people, and that we should never take our mental wellbeing for granted. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even when people appear to be capable, confident and competent on the surface, they can be deeply troubled inside. Earning a living is necessary, but we must make time for life outside of work. It's about striking the correct balance between these two worlds. BEST MOMENTS 'Underneath there are all kinds of frailties and vulnerabilities' 'It's so easy for...
2022-06-1307 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Importance Of DowntimeIn the world of business, it can be tempting to push ourselves harder to get more done, but as Colin explains in this week's episode, it's also valuable to take time out to reflect and relax. KEY TAKEAWAYS Time spent on relentless tasks will eventually take its toll on you. Recharging your batteries can help you to appreciate why you work so hard. Looking after yourself is crucial in keeping you tip top and fit for the work ahead. Don't consider work to be all there is. BEST MOMENTS 'Everybody wants part of...
2022-05-3006 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastIs Crossing Your Fingers Or Touching Wood On Your Risk Assessment?How well do we understand the controls we have in place, and how relevant are they? Are we confident that they are being effectively used? As Colin discusses this week, it might be time to take a whole new look at the controls we use, and determine if they're truly needed. KEY TAKEAWAYS Some controls do not serve a useful purpose, or are completely ineffectual. They simply serve to clutter the processes and make things more difficult. We can't hope to know our businesses inside and out unless we get out there and talk to the...
2022-05-1608 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Impact Of COVID Upon Safety - Part 3 - with Stuart Hughes and David GoldIn the third of a three-part series, Colin talks to David Gold, the founder of Gold-Knecht Associates, and Stuart Hughes, the head of safety for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Grand Prix. Stuart and David have authored a paper on COVID and the impact it has had upon the safety profession, and in this episode they discuss the ways in which the profession and sector need to change in the wake of their findings. KEY TAKEAWAYS Professionals push safety at people constantly proactively, but safety should be a necessary byproduct of business if we...
2022-05-091h 22
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Impact Of COVID Upon Safety - Part 2 - with Stuart Hughes and David GoldIn the second of a three-part series, Colin talks to David Gold, the founder of Gold-Knecht Associates, and Stuart Hughes, the head of safety for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Grand Prix. Stuart and David have authored a paper on COVID and the impact it has had upon the safety profession, the participants involved and how the process worked, as well as some of the details of the findings. KEY TAKEAWAYS The study was undertaken with the highest level in mind, including members of the Institutional Occupational Safety society - council members or presidential...
2022-05-021h 05
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe True Impact Of COVID Upon Safety - Part 1 - with Stuart Hughes and David GoldIn the first of a three-part series, Colin talks to David Gold, the founder of Gold-Knecht Associates, and Stuart Hughes, the head of safety for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Grand Prix. Stuart and David have authored a paper on COVID and the impact it has had upon the safety profession, and join Colin to talk about their groundbreaking work. In this first part, David and Stuart talk about their backgrounds in safety, and how their experiences have shaped their viewpoints. KEY TAKEAWAYS Change always happens fastest and at its most robust, when it...
2022-04-2553 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastMen Talk MenopauseColin joins a panel of experts, including Employment Lawyer, Matt Ginger, Sales Trainer Paul Kilby, Graphic Designer Paul Tompsett, Psychologist Lee Chambers and Menopause Specialist Bev Thorogood, to talk about why men need to be involved in the menopause conversation. KEY TAKEAWAYS While men may not be physically impacted by the effects of menopause, we can still learn a lot by using curiosity and understanding to learn more about the subjects for ourselves. Men do not have to learn a strict routine or set of guidelines when it comes to menopause, as it affects women in...
2022-04-121h 10
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastUnintended ConsequencesSometimes, by asking the right questions, the answers can provide unintended consequences - positive or negative. In this episode, Colin talks about why we should be looking for positive proactive indicators in our organisations. KEY TAKEAWAYS If all we focus on is the issue in front of our eyes, then we can sometimes fail to notice the underlying issues and other problems that may be resolves as a consequence. We must try to take a more holistic approach to assessment in our business in order to gain a better understanding of how we can solve issues...
2022-03-2807 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastCan Safety Be Like Personal Finances?When it comes to our personal finances, we are constantly told to refine and reduce until we are paying for just the essentials. But should safety be treated in the same way? In this episode, Colin explains why refining and reducing can help us to streamline measures and make things far easier for ourselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cutting back on the things we do not necessarily need allow us to achieve state of purity when it comes to our business. Look at the processes we have in the business, and do the best we can to understand...
2022-03-1407 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastDiary Of A Safety Guy: Part 1In the first of a new mini-series, Colin presents part one of 'Diary of A Safety Guy', a running commentary of ideas and events designed to give you a better insight into the routines and challenges faced by safety professionals. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's useful to talk to people, but even more useful to listen, engage and share in the journeys of others. This is where the learnings can be found. Communication always works better if it can flow freely. Try to declutter the process of having conversations, and make it easier for voices to be heard...
2022-02-2816 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastPersonal Development PlanThis week, Colin challenges you to examine what your personal development plans look like, and asks you to re-evaluate your goals in order to be at your best. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's very easy to think about developing yourself, but a solid action plan can hold us accountable, and spur us on to take action. Working on ourselves allows us to see what we're capable of. Sometimes, we can surprise ourselves by the things we can achieve. BEST MOMENTS 'This is about so many different aspects of your life' 'Don't be afraid'
2022-02-1410 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastHow Important Is A Community To You?Whether inside of work or outside of work, it's worth taking a moment to think about how important communities are to us. In this episode, Colin considers this question, and passes along the consideration to you. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we create environments that are open and honest, it allows free expression, and encourages us to do better. This principle also applies to the workplaces we nurture. If our people enter to find a community spirit, it will encourage them to do better, and to perform better. BEST MOMENTS 'How good are you at...
2022-02-0705 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastHow To Get The Best From The Induction ProcessColin talks about some personal experiences relating to induction, the results of which have provided a series of insights regarding this topic, that many may find invaluable when it comes to inductions of their own. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inductions should endeavour not to be condescending affairs. First impressions last. When people join our organisations, we should instil a level of trust in their abilities as soon as possible. Inductions are an opportunity to begin a dialogue with people. Make sure the conversation is a two-way experience, instead of one-way traffic. BEST MOMENTS 'It's how...
2022-01-3111 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastTraffic ManagementColin talks about traffic management risk assessments, and offers some insights into the areas we should consider so as to make sure that our people remain safe at all times. KEY TAKEAWAYS Risk assessments are generally carried out on roads, but there are many more places that we should examine. Our people should always have the correct training. With their knowledge and expertise kept in constant development, we mitigate much of the risk. If people show a continued disregard for rule-breaking, then it is on us to get out there and take responsibility - to act...
2022-01-2414 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastCreating Effective People Engagement - with Lindy ScottColin talks to Lindy Scott, the founder and Creative Director at Amber, The Health and Safety Communication Platform, about the creative ways in which she is engaging with workers, as well as the journey that has brought her to where she is today. KEY TAKEAWAYS We have to make sure that important messaging isn't lost amongst the drip feed of communication that is all too common in the workplace. Messaging is far more effective if we introduce the human element. Even down to artistic considerations, such as art style, always look for better ways to engage...
2022-01-1743 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastRisk And Risk Perception - with Peter JenkinsThis week, Colin is joined by Peter Jenkins, a safety specialist, and the Group Health And Safety Manager for Dalziel, to discuss his incredible journey in business, and the topic of risk and risk perception - how it affects us as individuals, and how it has evolved across time. KEY TAKEAWAYS Impostor syndrome can be an issue amongst health and safety professionals, but it can be overcome by focussing upon what can specifically be done to give ourselves the confidence to deliver policies. We all have different perceptions of what risk is, and have all been...
2022-01-1057 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastWhat Does Back To Work Look Like?As the festivities of Christmas and the new year come to an end, it's time to start thinking about going back to work. In this episode, Colin talks about what that picture might look like for the year ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS We must consider how we are going to raise levels of engagement and motivation when our people return to the workplace. The worst thing we can do is to encourage our people to simply return to work as though the break never happened. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage and reboot. BEST MOMENTS
2022-01-0306 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastHave A Great ChristmasColin drops in to say thank you to all the listeners, and wish you all the happiest of Christmas breaks! KEY TAKEAWAYS This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the year we've had - where the wins were, and what we need to improve. Make a plan to engage with your employees and make it a priority. The more we open dialogue channels, the more successful we'll be. BEST MOMENTS 'It's been an absolute pleasure and I've met some amazing people' 'Keep on pushing - keep on challenging' ...
2021-12-2004 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastCreating Engaging Documents - with Verena Seibert-GillerVerena Seibert-Giller is a psychologist, human behaviour specialist and user experience expert, and joins Colin on this episode to talk about what makes a good document, process and procedure - one that provokes far more user-engagement, and which can lead to a greater level of interaction from our people. KEY TAKEAWAYS Documents often suffer from being overstuffed with information that is simply not required. We must look at the use cases very carefully, and tailor the information to the situations in which the document will be reached for. Documents meant to engage, should try to include...
2021-12-1359 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastLook Beyond The Short GameLiving in the moment is important, but it's also wise to look ahead sometimes. In this week's show, Colin discusses why planning for the future is to be encouraged, especially as the new year approaches. KEY TAKEAWAYS Looking at the longer game and challenging the business, examining the strategy and your goals, is crucial in order to keep the lifeblood of your business pumping. Businesses tend to be at their weakest and most fragile when we focus upon the day ahead instead of the months ahead. BEST MOMENTS 'To be really successful, you've...
2021-12-0604 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastWinter WorkingWith the changing of the seasons comes a change in the challenges we may face. This week, Colin talks about the value of preparation, and why being that extra bit more attentive could spare you an extra degree of stress during the winter period. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a robust set of checks in place, and being more attentive than usual, can help to alleviate any extra stresses caused by the challenges of colder weather. Factors such as lighting can need to be re-examined due to changing natural light. The same can be said for heating systems...
2021-11-2911 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastPsychological Safety - with Amanda PotterColin is joined by leadership executive coach, chartered occupational psychologist, and certified business principle psychologist, Amanda Potter. Amanda discusses the concept of psychological safety, why it is crucial as a practice and how we can better equip managers to embrace it, as well as the importance of letting people's voices be heard. KEY TAKEAWAYS Psychological safety is something we must endeavour to better acquaint senior management with, but we must be careful so as not to overload or overwhelm, as embracing it is crucial. We rarely allow the least experienced of people to have...
2021-11-2247 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastReflecting Upon The People Who Get It RightAfter observing some of the front line workers in his profession and engaging with them on a one-to-one basis, Colin reflects upon the skills that make business great. KEY TAKEAWAYS The finest proponents of safety practices are those who believe in what they're been taught about safety and why it matters. When people understand and apply safety practices well, they make the world of business that little bit better. BEST MOMENTS 'There are some really great people who work in business' 'It's so great to see that people take on board...
2021-11-1506 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Confidence In The ControlsThis week, Colin talks about risk assessment, and why it might be time to overhaul our systems, so that we may more accurately measure the confidence we have in the procedures in place. KEY TAKEAWAYS Typical examinations of risk assessments in the workplace are generally rather dull and uninspired. What is missing is the confidence in the controls. Rather than assessing the effectiveness of the controls, we should also measure the confidence we have in the controls. BEST MOMENTS 'This is something we often overlook' 'If you're putting something down, it's...
2021-11-0406 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastMake Your Jersey Just A Little Bit BetterTaking a role in a company is similar to the All Blacks philosophy on joining the team, where players "wear the jersey with pride". As Colin discusses in this week's show, we create legacies by taking such pride in the roles we are given. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we are given a role in any business, it's about making it your own, but also wearing that "jersey" with pride. When you walk out into the field, you have a real chance to make a difference. Focus on the things that matter, and begin creating your legacy today
2021-10-2506 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastLife Is What You Make It - with Candice MamaIn this very special episode, Colin talks to the amazing Candice Mama, the survivor of one of the most traumatic ordeals imaginable, about the ways in which she found redemption and peace in its wake, and how she learned to prioritise her emotional wellbeing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Each and every human being has the potential to be incredible, and has the opportunity in life to truly change the world. In the wake of trauma or adversity, it is always worth taking a look within ourselves, and asking what we could have done differently. Always remember that we...
2021-10-1156 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastSafety On The Frontlines - with Crystal DanburyThis week, Colin talks to Crystal Danbury, the director of safety and insurance for Sainsburys PLC, and who formerly led safety at companies such as Openreach, Geodis and Camelot. Crystal talks to Colin about the ways in which safety has evolved since the beginning of her own journey, the importance of being on the front lines of business in order to better assess requirements, and how to refine processes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Management are embracing the concept of talking to the people on the frontlines in order to get a better understanding of what is...
2021-10-041h 03
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Project Mollitiam ShowIn a very special edition of the show, Colin introduces you to an all-new show - The Project Mollitiam Show - a monthly digest of the goings on in and around Project Mollitiam itself, and in the company of Colin's co-host, James McPherson. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Project Mollitiam show will feature updates on the organisation itself, as well as more focussed topics on what's hot each month. The aim of Project Mollitiam is to provide a resource for those in search of health and safety guidance, and also a place where learnings can be taken from...
2021-09-3043 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastAll That RazzmatazzWe've arrived at episode 200, and to mark the occasion, Colin is here to tell you a story that illustrates perfectly why you don't always have to be the most knowledgeable one in the room. Sometimes, there are other skills that matter way much more... KEY TAKEAWAYS As a health and safety professional, you don't need to be a pillar of wisdom. You simply need to be the best facilitator you can be. It's helpful to speak to everyone in the business, including those on the front lines, and identify what a good day looks l...
2021-09-0911 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastTwo Years Just Passed Me ByColin is in a reflective mood today, as he marks the two year anniversary of the Interesting Health And Safety podcast - the insights gained, the connections made, and the success enjoyed by the show. KEY TAKEAWAYS A podcast, or any endeavour like it, is nothing without its audience, and no audience has been more helpful or inspiring than the Interesting Health And Safety's audience. Little matters more than the connections you make. Two years ago, Colin and the show were small, but grew. Now the reach is huge, and the safety message is being heard...
2021-07-2912 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastExplaining The Stockdale Paradox - with Clive LloydColin talks to Clive Lloyd, a psychologist specialising in Safety Leadership and Culture development, about his new book, Next Generation Safety Leadership, which seeks to illustrate practical applications that bring theory to life through case studies and stories from his years of experience in high-risk industries., and to provide safety leaders and their organisations with a compelling case for change. Clive joins Colin to talk about the book, as well as to explain the Stockdale Paradox, and what it means... KEY TAKEAWAYS We should never sugarcoat situations in order to maker them easier to...
2021-04-0131 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastFinding Safe Solutions Through Changing Perspectives - with Nippin AnandThis week, Colin talks to Nippin Anand, the founder of Novellus Solutions, dedicated to facilitating learning events with the view to promote innovation across safety-critical industries. Nippin talks to Colin about the importance of finding the best solutions in the world of safety, as well as why perspective and inclusivity are driving safety forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is vital to give our workers a voice. A business grows and thrives through collaboration and insight. If we fail to give our workers the chance to be heard, we are doing our businesses a disservice in t...
2021-03-1150 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastLearning From Work As Done - with Steven ShorrockIn this week's show, Colin talks to Steven Shorrock, editor of the Hindsight Magazine and the senior specialist of safety and human factors for Eurocontrol, supporting Air Navigation Service Providers throughout Europe with human factors, safety investigation, systems thinking and practice. Steven and Colin discuss learning from Work As Done, and how analysing work in high pressure areas of the business sector has led to a greater understanding of how this practice impacts safety as a whole. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hindsight is a democratised platform, featuring input and articles from those at the sharp end...
2021-02-0457 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastWhat's In Your Stocking?Christmas is a time for children and family, but we must remember to take time out for ourselves. Colin's here with a festive message to remind you all to take good care of yourselves over the festive period, and why it's okay to give yourselves a treat after a most trying year. KEY TAKEAWAYS Colin's own gift to himself this year is a far healthier outlook, having lost over 4 stone. The results have seen him develop hitherto untapped levels of energy and optimism. It is okay to give yourself some care, both mentally and physically, if...
2020-12-2406 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Importance Of Ethics And Morals - with Simon CassinColin is joined Simon Cassin, a director at OUCH Training, who believe that a safe working environment benefits everyone. Simon joins Colin to discuss the ever-more prescient topic of ethics and morality in the health and safety sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS In order to truly take safety forward, we must fully consider what it is we believe in. We must question the paradigms. We must question all assumptions. Health and safety professionals must ensure that we are working to prevent harm to people. Secondary to this is to prevent harm to the business. Perfecting the right language a...
2020-12-141h 04
The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast3 Months in Review!In this special 150th edition of The Interesting Health And Safety Podcast, Colin takes time to reflect upon the incredible highlights of the last six months. As Colin discusses, even though the world has been turned upside down, there have still been moments of opportunity, and valuable lessons learned from connections made. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes health and safety is a case of marketing. Perfecting the message is one thing, but marketing it effectively can help it spread. Willpower solidifies the mindset we need in order to make positive, lasting impact. We may not always succeed on t...
2020-11-2619 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastLeading The Safety Industry Into A New World - with Mark StallardThis week, Colin talks to safety consultant, Mark Stallard, the founder and operator of Safety Horizon, one of the leading providers of health and safety training, supporting businesses across the South-West of England. Colin and Mark discuss the importance of “selling” health and safety instead of policing the concept, moving back into normality after the effects of the pandemic and what that means for safety in general, and how to be the most effective leader you can be. KEY TAKEAWAYS We can engage people to do more in safety is we “sell” instead of “police”. I...
2020-09-241h 03
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastMindset Is The Key To Success – with Extreme Swimmer Ed WilliamsThis week, Colin talks to marathon swimmer and public speaker, Ed Williams, a man who constantly rises to extreme physical challenges in order to achieve incredible feats. Ed and Colin discuss the mindset needed in order to achieve such accomplishments, how mental preparation is equally as important as physical, and how these valuable lessons can be applied to all areas of life and business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mental resilience is key when engaging in extreme sports such as marathon swimming. Circumstances beyond our control are routine, and arise at random. The great ones learn to co...
2020-09-0740 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastA Chat With Flight Safety Specialist Adam Johns Part 2In a two part conversation, Colin talks to flight safety expert, Adam Johns, who with over a decade of experience in commercial aviation industry, has marked himself out as one of the world’s foremost specialists in people safety. In this second instalment, Colin and Adam discuss a more collective approach to problem solving, and why the aviation industry may be in need of a complete reboot when it comes to safety regulations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Aviation is an industry classed as high risk, and therefore it comes with a more restrictive and severe set of...
2020-07-2332 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Principles Of Health & Safety – Part 2 – with Simon BownIn the second of a two-part conversation, Colin talks to Simon Bown, formerly in charge of health and safety at Luton airport, and now overseeing safety at Keolis Amey Docklands light railway. It’s an insightful, thought-provoking conversation that’ll inspire and empower all health and safety practitioners. In part two, Simon and Colin discuss the metrics that Simon uses in order to measure success, why aiming for “Zero” in some cases is desirable, and the ideal future of health and safety in the workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Target Zero and Zero Harm systems are slightly un...
2020-06-2938 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastLook At What You Gain Not What You LoseColin talks about the three reasons why you should always focus upon what you gain from a health and safety perspective, instead of what you lose. Far too often in business, the focus lies on the wrong areas of implementation, and in this week’s show, Colin explains why. KEY TAKEAWAYS Target zero and similar systems drive people to silence. Why would we encourage an element of business that prevents people from speaking out? When you introduce blame into your culture, and into the way you rectify an issue, it forces people to be eve...
2020-06-1807 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastA Huge Thank You, Listeners, Guests and the Back TeamThe Interesting Health And Safety Podcast celebrates a true milestone this week, with the release of its 100th episode. It’s been a fascinating and insightful journey over the course of the past year; one that has taught its host, Colin, many invaluable lessons, and one that has left in its wake one hundred pieces of empowering, perceptive content. To mark the occasion, Colin is in a reflective mood, and is using this landmark show to thank the many people who have made the show a reality, from the team behind the show’s production and the numer...
2020-06-0418 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastA Window Cleaners View - With Max MerrittColin talks to Max Merritt, who has not only recently founded a window cleaning company in Lincolnshire, but a podcast series documenting the entire process. Max joins Colin today to talk about many topics, such as the nuts and bolts of building a business from scratch, the hazards of being a window cleaner, and how the lockdown has affected the startup process. KEY TAKEAWAYS The best way to grow a business is to scale it to the point at which it becomes autonomous without the founder. It requires putting in place an effective team, a...
2020-06-0144 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastShould We Ditch The Term 'Health And Safety'?In this episode of The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, Colin reflects on the last 99 episodes in preparation for the big 100th episode milestone! In this episode Colin discuss if we should ditch the term ‘Health and Safety’. Looking into how the word ‘safety’ has greater use and meaning than ‘health’ in the industry and distilling what our industry covers to understand how it may evolve in the future. Is it time to start thinking about Health and Safety differently? And how can we move our industry forward in the future? ABOUT THE HOST ...
2020-05-2804 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastA Better Definition of RiskIn this episode of The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, Colin gives shares with us a better definition of ‘Risk’. Colin asks us to consider the true meaning of ‘Hazard’ and ‘Risk’, a Hazard being something that can cause you harm. A ‘Risk’ is how CLOSE you are to the hazard. Calculating risk has been seen as a linear process for too long, risk needs to be seen as dynamic and ever changing. Risk assessment needs to be a constant evaluation through all stages of business. ABOUT THE HOST Colin Nottage ‘Making health and safe...
2020-05-2104 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastToo Many Rules Can Create a Culture of Risk SecrecyIn this episode of The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, Colin talks about RULES! Through Colin’s experience with various businesses, he has come to learn that ‘golden rules’ mean NOTHING! Having too many rules, regulations and standards in place can lead to unnecessary complications and a ‘risk secrecy’ culture in the workplace. Creating a more simplistic environment for your workers can lead to a more open and honest work ethic. Simply communicating with your employees to create a shared understanding of the company’s ethos and guidelines can create clarity and increased safety throughout! ABOUT THE HOST...
2020-05-1404 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastClive Lloyd - Psychological Safety and TrustColin is joined by Clive Lloyd, a specialist in psychological safety and how to build and maintain trust in the workplace. Clive has joined Colin to discuss the many ways in which companies can engender trust, and by doing so increase aversion to risk in their own workplaces. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are no better predictors of workplace safety than trust and mistrust, and yet most companies do not embrace it, as they see it as too vague and indistinct. By opening our minds to new ideas and input from those around us, we awaken p...
2020-05-1146 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastKarl Simons talks Senior Commitment, Health & The Supply ChainColin is joined by Karl Simons, the Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing Director for Thames Water, who was recently named as SHP’s Most Influential Person In Health & Safety 2019. Karl and Colin discuss the importance of culture upon change, and the vital role that senior management play in determining the direction and message of health in the workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Health and safety is a team effort. Through combined creativity, imagination and drive, we can embed a culture of compassion and care. The two reasons why people fail to challenge are lack of empowerment an...
2020-05-0426 min
The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast3 Things to Consider about your health during Lockdown!In this episode of The Health and Safety Podcast, Colin has 3 things that he wants you to consider during lockdown! The Fridge – STOP SNACKING!! It’s so easy to be tempted into eating a bit more than you usually would! Find ways of controlling what you are eating and spend less time in the fridge. The Drinks Cabinet – A cheeky glass every once in a while isn’t a bad thing! However day drinking is something that should be avoided during lockdown! Monitor how much you are dinking (it will save your belly and your wallet!)
2020-04-3005 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastTwo Simple Things You Can Do In Lockdown!This time on the Interesting Health and Safety podcast, Colin tells us two things that we can do during lockdown to make the most of our time and to improve out health and safety business! The first is to look at the statutory things that you are required to do in your business (for example electrical systems, fire extinguishers) keeping on top of these elements and getting them tested is still paramount during these difficult times. Colin has some amazing tools to help you with this if you need help! The second thing is to do a...
2020-04-2305 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastFinding Opportunity in AdversityIn this episode of The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, Colin explains the importance of finding opportunity out of adversity. During this corona virus pandemic, people are forced to live their lives differently. Some people still have to go to work and be exposed whilst others are locked down in their own homes. Colin reflects on how he has been making the most of lockdown and how he is done more work than usual without even leaving the house. Colin has even created new business practices through technology that he plans to keep implementing after the pandemic is over!
2020-04-2005 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastMy Experience Being a Mentor During Corona-VirusIn this episode of The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, Colin talks about his experience in mentoring a brand new starter in the health and safety industry. Colin talks about the difficulties getting experience in the field of health and safety as a new starter and how YOU could build a plan to improve your experience and employability. This unprecedented time is a perfect excuse to get out the books and start learning about whatever you want to get into, Colin teachers us how we can improve ourselves and succeed in life. ABOUT THE HOST
2020-04-1305 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastSlow things down when things get tightThis time on The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, Colin reports from a shopping centre in Woking whilst he waits to go on a site inspection. Colin discusses how the Corona virus is going to impact workplaces, giving some key advice on how you should look after yourself during this pandemic. VALUABLE RESOURCES The Interesting Health And Safety Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-competency-creating-effective-plan-process/id1467771449?i=1000452692837 Red Laces - https://www.redlaces.co.uk/blank-page-1 ABOUT THE HOST Colin Nottage ‘Making health and sa...
2020-03-2602 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastOffice Safety AwarenessWelcome back to The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast! Today, whilst waiting for a meeting, Colin is thinking aloud about office safety. Colin wants to cover 2 areas; People who manage offices & People that work in offices. Whilst it is generally accepted that office-environments are low-risk, it is still important to be aware of potential hazards and risks to you and your colleagues/staff. Primarily things like; Fire safety - appropriate risk assessments and ensuring everybody knows the protocols in the event of a fire (safety points, fire exits, where extinguishers or blankets a...
2020-03-1907 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastAre Your First Aid Processes Good Enough?“First aid is there to make sure you’ve got the right things in place… if things go wrong” In todays episode Colin is making sure you have adequate resources for first aid in your business and workplace(s). Make sure you have the best possible emergency plans and processes in place, should anybody ever need immediate help or further interventions (emergency arrangements and external help). Colin has 6 points to consider!
Risk Assessment: You want to be doing a Risk Assessment about your workplace and environment. - Is it local to a city or...
2020-03-1209 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastManual Handling and T.I.L.EThe majority of the times you need to consider manual handling, you will do this as part of the overall risk assessment. Manual handling will be just one of many hazards that are associated with the task (and you will manage it accordingly). Colin wants to discuss specifically, those tasks that require much more manual handling (such as tasks where manual handling is essentially the biggest element of the job). Look at your site as a whole; which tasks are on-going/ coming up? Which are you going to deal with as a standard risk assessment...
2020-03-0906 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastUsing New Media To Increase Your Engagement – with Richard CollinsIn this week’s show, Colin chats to fellow podcaster, and health and safety expert, Richard Collins about the ways in which new media, such as podcasts, can be used to communicate with, and engage with, workforces. Engagement is sometimes incredibly difficult to improve. Traditional forms of communication seem to be largely ignored, so maybe it’s time to think of new, more interesting ways of talking to our workforces. Colin and Richard’s conversation will certainly inspire you to think differently. KEY TAKEAWAYS Podcasting is proving to be a valuable means of communication for fi...
2020-03-0544 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Roles We Play In Changing The Industry For The Better – with Phil Redmond: Part 2It’s another insightful conversation this week as Colin talks to Phil Redmond of the Institute Of Quarrying and formerly Hanson Aggregates, and who is now with Lehigh Hanson, and whose role is to make sure the company is the best it can possibly be. As such, Phil is supremely knowledgeable about health and safety issues, as well as other concerns and issues that can often hold a company back in terms of progress. In the second part of their fascinating conversation, Phil and Colin discuss credibility, trust, competence, how to eradicate some of the more significant wo...
2020-03-0230 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastTips for Dealing With StressColin talks Stress and Mental health awareness. As part of a Mental Health First Aid England programme Colin witnessed with a client, he saw some fantastic and simple key messages to help relieve stress in yourself and others in the workplace! Colin has summarised most of this information and shared with you as he feels it is important in your business to take care of you and your colleagues mental well-being Coping Strategies and self-care-tips to help protect yourself against stress. This included things to try; and things to avoid! Try!...
2020-02-2710 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastUse Incident Investigation Techniques Even When Things Are Going WellRecently, whilst running the IOSH Safety Management course, Colin sat back and reflected a little bit on accident investigation case studies discussed. He noted there were 4 bullet points; Making a safer working environment Improving worker morale Preventing further business disruptions and downtime Developing useful skills & Knowledge that can be applied throughout the organisation Colin thinks these are all fantastic things every business should be doing all the time, not only when there is an incident. When there is an incident, there are a lot more people involved; management and even the senior management...
2020-02-1404 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastCan saying No Sometimes be Impossible?In today's episode. Colin wants to know; “Is it ever right that ‘no’ isn’t the right answer? ” Colin recalls of his time in the Shetland islands! Whilst on the Shetland islands, Colin calls back to seeing a team replacing machinery components and how the weather impacted the job at hand. In voicing his concerns to the site manager at the time, Colin asked: “Why are you letting them work out here; the weather is so bad?” To which he received the following reply; “If we don’t do it, it will never get done...
2020-02-0605 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastStep Out of Your Shoes & Into TheirsWelcome to the award-winning Interesting Health & Safety Podcast! In today's episode, Colin wants to talk about perception; Your perception of the workplace, then the perception that you then need to give to the people in the workplace (when considering workplace activities). KEY TAKEAWAYS As a manager or director, the way you view the plant/facility and machinery is very different to that of a staff member in charge of maintenance; A director sees the monetary value in machinery and its output in correlation to cost and profit. Whereas a Maintenance m...
2020-01-2006 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastFailure and Risk; Get Your Head Around it!“To truly understand failure in your organisation; you first must understand how your organisation reacts to failure”-Sidney decker The relationship between ‘risk in the business’ and ‘your business’. The risk belongs to the organisation, not the individual. Listen in how and why this the case! “If you have an activity where there’s a chance that somebody could be seriously harmed or injured… Then the last thing you want to have is a control measure that expects that individual to make the final call on whether to do the job or not… You want...
2020-01-1604 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastDont Deny, Defend or DelayIn today's episode, listen in as Colin quickly talks about denying people the opportunity to voice their opinions, and why you should do your best not to do this. Don’t get defensive when criticised, when issues are raised. Taking it personally and going in defensively will ensure you will not see any situation or scenario from any perspective other than your own. Make your business safe, for people to talk out. You will only benefit from feedback. Don’t Deny. Don’t defend. Don’t Delay As always...
2020-01-0906 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastModern Occupational Health – with Eric Ball of Park Health And Safety: Part 1In this edition of the “award-winning” Interesting Health And Safety Podcast, Colin talks to Eric Ball, the man who runs the occupational health system for Park Health And Safety about the many projects he’s worked on, including heath and safety for the London Olympics 2012, HS2, Battersea Power Station and Thames Tideway. In this first part of their two-part conversation, Eric and Colin talk about understanding the challenges of occupational hygiene, the business perception of occupational health, and the importance of introducing health and safety planning as early as possible on construction projects. KEY TAKEAWAYS Er...
2020-01-0641 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastIOSH East Midlands: Enclose. Extract. Suppress; Doing Battle With DustThis week, Colin was privileged to be asked to give a keynote address at the East Midlands Health and Safety Forum event on the subject of dust, most notably respirable crystalline silica, which has been associated with elevated rates of lung cancer, and the measures being used to combat the effects of dust in the quarry industry. Now you can hear Colin’s fascinating keynote address for yourself, as this week’s episode is a direct recording of that very keynote event. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dust is the second biggest killer in the construction industry. Typic...
2019-12-0235 min
The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast'Learning' Beats 'Punishment'In this episode of The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, Colin discusses Learning vs Punishment when you want to positively improve upon a mistake. Colin has just been with a client, discussing what they do in these kinds of situations. The example described is one of the client's employee’s has been driving a large piece of machinery, aiding the maintenance team moving a barrel of oil. After dropping of their load, he reversed into the maintenance team’s van! The client's question is as follows; “Should I discipline the employee” Co...
2019-11-0709 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastNext Generation Health & Safety! With Ian Manners of DAC Beachcroft Pt.2Colin is in conversation with Health and Safety specialist, Ian Manners, of DAC Beachcroft, a lawyer who has been hailed by Legal 500 as the Next Generation Health & Safety Lawyer in the South West in both the 2017 and 2018 editions. In the second part of Colin’s interview with Ian, the discussion turns to Ian’s ingenious method of risk assessment, the effect of culture upon health and safety, and the value of internal networking. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mock trials, devised by Ian, have driven engagement within his team, and have allowed for a different perspective on risk...
2019-11-0435 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastDon't Treat Health & Safety in IsolationIn today's short-but-sweet episode, Colin checks-in to discuss reliability. “Look at reliability, rather than safety” Look at your business; challenge and test all aspects, regardless of how well or how bad you may be performing in all areas. Find the weak areas. Colin theorises it is common that problem area’s are also hotspots for failings in health and safety “Don’t treat things in isolation; Bring the whole lot together & bring your business forward” ABOUT HOST Colin Nottage ‘Making health and safety as important as every...
2019-09-3003 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastConstruction Dust PartnershipIt’s mostly the teeny-tiniest stuff around us we don’t really give importance and also at times, it’s these stuff that pose much threat and hazard… For example, viruses, bacteria, and even insects can be deadly. In construction, it’s the accumulation of dust in the workplace that needs attention. This can cause respiratory diseases to those who are involved. As much as possible, we must ensure the health and safety in the workplace. Colin and other influential people in the industry have collaborated and formed Construction Dust Partnership, or CDP, to bring awareness to this prevalent issu...
2019-09-2632 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastChallenging Workplace RulesIn todays episode, Colin wants to talk about rules; How do you introduce rules into the workplace? A lot of businesses have ‘the rules’, often referred to as ‘cardinal’, ‘golden’ or ‘workplace’ rules. There is some legislation that says you have to have these rules in place. Colin doesn’t disagree with these, but challenges you how you think about these rules specifically “because how a lot of people perceive the rules are ‘the rules are there and if somebody breaks these rules; we are going to discipline them” ‘If somebody goes against t...
2019-09-1906 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastThe Wall of OpportunityColin has been all over the place lately. He’s been traveling, working, and talking to some companies around the UK. He also learned a lot from their stories. In fact, one concept he learned from one company, which was operating 24/7 with 4 shifts in one day, was The Wall Of Opportunity. So, what is The Wall of Opportunity and how can it help you improve your company? The company was having a hard time managing operations and the HR, so their solution was to put up ‘the wall’ to gather and brainstorm easier. It was a brilliant idea...
2019-09-1608 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastSafety Saturday!In this episode, Colin discusses the weekends! We all love the end of the week, but Health& Safety is 24/7. Colin asks you to challenge your practices and employees to make sure standards on the weekend don't slip and are equal to the rest of the working week. Spend time this weekend going out into the workplace and finding employees. Have a chat about what they're doing that day; What's going on and what jobs are on their agenda? Discuss considerations, risks & controls they are aware of and how well has the business helped prepare f...
2019-09-1403 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastContractor ControlHow do you choose the right contractor for you? Today on the Intereting Health & Safety Podcast, Colin gives you pieces of advice on how to select and induct your contractor. There might be a big pool of available contractors out there, but it’d be best that you and he understand what you both need. you can’t just pinpoint someone and give him the job as there will be risks for his health and safety, not just for your business. The first steps are very important so Colin decided to concise everything you need to know in t...
2019-09-1213 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastWhat Good Risk Assessment Looks LikeRisk assessment is what good health & safety is all about It Doesn’t matter what level you work at in a business; you should stay involved in a risk assessment process… But what does a good one look like? KEY TAKEAWAYS
Who is involved; If they are written by management in an office then you are missing out on a fantastic opportunity to do it better. Go out, speak to the supervisors and employees and find out who and how much they are involved in the process! How comfortable are they with the...
2019-09-0511 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastLook at Your Business When Things Are Going RightWelcome to the next episode of The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast! In today’s episode, your host Colin Nottage discusses how it’s great when Health & Safety is going right in your business. However, it is easy to become complacent and relaxed and you may be letting your business down. Colin argues this is when you should challenge things when they are going well. This is when you should take the time to look more closely at how your employees are operating to make sure you are keeping them accountable, but also that they are not l...
2019-08-0108 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastShit Jobs - How do we Manage Them Out of The Workplace?In todays episode, Colin discusses Shit Jobs. Colin asks if you can really say that you are doing everything you can, to improve Health and Safety in the work place? If you can say yes to this, he congratulates you! But the reason he asks is, commonly people will do a great job most of the time.. but occasionally let it slide. How often do you think about your colleagues, and what they have to do on a daily/weekly basis? How about how they do the jobs? D...
2019-07-2907 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastDo You Set Any H&S Objectives"If you don't know what you're doing; How do you know if you're going to do it right?" In this short-sweet episode of The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast, Colin asks "How well do you plan for Health & Safety?" He raises some important questions to help you think safe and bring Health & Safety to the forefront of your business. Remember if you need any help with setting challenging proactive objectives, or have any other questions, be sure to contact Colin Nottage! ABOUT HOSTColin Nottage ‘Making health and safety as important as...
2019-07-2504 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastDeclutter Your Business to Improve H&S PerformanceIn todays episode of The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast, Colin discusses how this time of year is fantastic for motivating yourself to ‘sort stuff out’, clear out clutter and the therapeutic nature of doing so for your business! Colin shares a few simple ideas to help you ‘sort it out’ KEY TAKEAWAYS
Overheads; What are you paying out and when did you last get a quote? (did you get a discount or compare?)
How Often are your extinguishers checked & equipment PAT tested? This swings both ways, not enough or too often. There is not definitiv...
2019-07-1806 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastCome on England!Colin’s back with a brand new episode of The Interesting Health & Safety podcast; this week we explore how we can apply the same strategies and tactics which make sports teams so successful to your own business. Colin describes how small improvements in your workforce’s traits could take your company’s health and safety to the next level. Key Takeaways: GOOD WORK ETHIC & TEAM SPIRIT. Simple changes such as investing in a good, clean environment will ensure employees will respect and take pride in their work. Encourage staff by rewarding good practice, tell people when they h...
2019-07-1113 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastSafety Shorts; Turning 'Why?' into 'How?'How HOW is a better word than WHY Rather than ask “WHY is a job being done”; ask “HOW is a job being done” and see what kind of results you get. –Colin Nottage In today’s episode, Colin puts it to you that repeatedly asking is not always the best solution. He even likens it to how toddlers berate their parents, and you can imagine the outcome of that scenario not achieving a helpful or informative response! Colin has been trying to flip it around and, instead, asking 'How?' in place of 'Why?'
2019-06-2805 min
The Interesting Health & Safety PodcastWelcome to The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast!Welcome to The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast! In this podcast, your host Colin Nottage aims to bring you something that is serious… but fun! 'Health and Safety' is often thought of something that is boring, but Colin will show you this is far from it! He is going to show you this by bringing Health and Safety to life with stories and lessons, as well as his own extensive experience and knowledge. This podcast has a very clear aim; Making Health & Safety as important as everything else you do in Business...
2019-06-2603 min