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Health and Safety AngelsXmas special - IOSH or NEBOSHWelcome to episode 63!!It's the festive season and we have a special episode for you - the welfare regs are having a well earned rest but they will be back on our next free episode. In the mean time we have a Daisy & Lynsey special where we discuss what IOSH Managing Safely can offer versus what the NEBOSH certificate offers and how to decide which is right for you or what path to follow.As always, everything in this episode is our own personal views and others may think differently but we hope our experience...
2025-12-241h 28
IOSH podcastVoices of Leadership: in conversation with IOSH chair Ruth BoumphreyWe sit down with Ruth Boumphrey, IOSH's chair of the board of trustees (IOSH), to explore her vision for the future of workplace health and safety. With a distinguished career spanning science, engineering and leadership – including her role as chief executive of Lloyd’s Register Foundation – Ruth brings a unique, evidence-based perspective to shaping safer, healthier, and more sustainable working environments across the globe. She shares her insights on the evolving world of work, the opportunities and challenges facing safety professionals today, and how IOSH can harness innovation and collaboration to create lasting impact for workers everywhere.
2025-12-0245 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: our journeys into OSHIOSH Future Leaders Julianne Shine and Tom Goddard tell us about their personal journeys into OSH: the challenges, surprises, and the opportunities for anyone thinking about working in this field.
2025-10-2131 min
IOSH podcastLessons from the World Expo in JapanDr Chris Davis, IOSH's thought leadership manager, shares his insights from the World Expo on Safety, Health, and Wellbeing in Osaka – exploring global perspectives, the rapid rise of technology, the future of OSH metrics, and IOSH’s role on the world stage.
2025-10-0130 min
IOSH podcastAsk Me Anything: Episode 5 - What it takes to be an IOSH presidentJoin IOSH’s president Kelly Nicoll in her final episode of our Ask Me Anything series, as she shares candid reflections on leadership, legacy, and leveraging AI in health and safety. From pushing for fewer workplace fatalities to championing women in the profession, Kelly dives into the value of Chartered Fellowship, how she juggles high-level commitments, and the mindset that keeps her grounded. Inspiring, practical, and refreshingly honest – don’t miss it.
2025-08-0513 min
IOSH podcastAsk Me Anything: Episode 4 - OSH issues and trendsThe Building Safety Act, offshore environments, the use of AI in safety – IOSH president Kelly Nicoll answers your questions on OSH issues and trends.
2025-08-0152 min
IOSH podcastAsk Me Anything: Episode 3 - IOSH and its operationsIn this episode, IOSH president Kelly Nicoll answers questions from members about the organisation's operations and governance, and addresses concerns about negative and disruptive behaviour on social media platforms.
2025-07-2447 min
IOSH podcastAsk Me Anything: Episode 2 - Learning and CPDFrom AI’s impact on training to maintaining professional growth, don’t miss the second episode of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series where Kelly Nicoll tackles YOUR questions on learning and CPD.
2025-07-1129 min
IOSH podcastAsk Me Anything: new series with IOSH president Kelly NicollIn the first episode of our new series, 'Ask Me Anything', IOSH president Kelly Nicoll tackles YOUR questions on membership and qualifications.From recognising the value of real-world experience to recognition of certain qualifications, this episode is packed with honest answers, membership insight, and forward-looking views.
2025-07-011h 05IOSH podcastThe importance of respect and curiosity in leadershipKellie Williams hosts this episode discussing the professional development of future OSH leaders, featuring Ross Douglas and Nick Spencer. Ross, initially in construction, joined IOSH for professional growth, while Nick transitioned from research chemistry. Both emphasise the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new industries, as well as discussing the value of mentorship, the role of AI in OSH, and the need for global standards. Nick highlights the significance of simplification and automation in his role, while Ross advises young professionals to view opportunities rather than problems and both stress the importance of respect and curiosity i...
2025-06-1724 min
IOSH podcastThe skills behind safety: competence in a changing worldIn this thought-provoking discussion, IOSH's Dr Chris Davis explores the rapidly evolving skills landscape of the OSH profession: generational skills gaps, the growing importance of a well-rounded skill set combining technical expertise with personal and soft skills and the transformative role of technology to meet the complex demands of modern workplaces. The conversation reinforces a powerful message: in a field as dynamic as OSH, continuous learning and adaptability are not optional – they're essential.
2025-06-0937 min
IOSH podcastStories and strategies for OSH careersKellie 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...
2025-04-0240 min
Leading Through Uncertainty108: Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher on adaptability and challenges as the CEO of IOSHSend us a textVanessa Harwood-Whitcher is the Chief Executive of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Vanessa shares insights into IOSH's mission to promote global occupational safety and health standards, emphasizing the importance of proportionate risk management. But don’t let the topic of health and safety put you off. Prepare to be engaged and inspired as you listen to Vanessa share her experience of leading an organisation that many might consider uninteresting. Vanessa clearly isn’t! Vanessa is a fantastic leader who shares her leadership approach, highlighting the balance betwee...
2025-03-2536 min
IOSH podcastWhat is employee engagement? (and how to boost it)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.
2025-03-1339 min
Safety And Risk SuccessIOSH President Kelly Nicoll's Year Ahead in Safety Leading the world's largest health and safety organisation takes more than just expertise, it takes passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to protecting people. For IOSH President Kelly Nicoll, that commitment is personal. After witnessing the devastating impact of workplace accidents, she's on a mission to drive meaningful change and reshape how we think about safety. I sat down with Kelly to discuss her vision for the year ahead, including her top priorities: tackling the risks of working at height, promoting coaching as a key leadership skill, and addressing the well-being of safety professionals themselves. The conversation...
2025-02-2859 min
IOSH podcastIOSH president Kelly Nicoll Part 2: A vibrant career in OSHIn 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.
2025-01-2425 min
IOSH podcastIOSH president Kelly Nicoll Part 1: influences and priorities for the year aheadIn 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.
2025-01-1423 min
IOSH podcastThe World of Wellbeing: advice for OSH practitionersIn this episode, Dr Chris Davis discusses the multifaceted concept of workplace wellbeing, emphasising its importance in creating a supportive work environment. He explores the definition of wellbeing, the significance of psychosocial risks, insights from the OECD forum, challenges in measuring wellbeing, and the ethical considerations surrounding surveillance. The conversation also touches on the impact of hybrid working, future trends in workplace wellbeing, and the necessity for organisations to prioritise employee wellbeing to attract and retain talent.TakeawaysWellbeing encompasses all aspects of life, not just work.Safety and health are core components...
2024-11-2835 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: Can anyone enter OSH?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...
2024-10-2413 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: OSH's role in social sustainabilityWhat does it mean to be socially sustainable in the the world of OSH? What role do OSH professionals play when creating a work culture where social sustainability is at its core? Hear from Kelly Nicoll, IOSH President-Elect, and Richard Bate, IOSH Vice President on their experiences around social sustainability.
2024-09-2734 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: the growth in climate-related riskUndoubtedly, 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.
2024-09-2020 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act – the good, the bad and the uglyFormer chief inspector Kevin Myers and staunch campaigner Janet Newsham debate the usefulness of the Health and Safety at Work Act as it reaches its 50th anniversary. Reflecting on the impact this legislation has had, we question its relevance and impact on today’s constantly evolving work environment.
2024-09-1329 minIOSH podcastFuture Leaders: the benefits of mentoringIn 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.
2024-09-0931 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: unlocking the potential of workers with ADHDProfessor James Brown, co-founder of ADHDAdultUK, stops by the IOSH Podcast booth at the Health and Safety Event in Birmingham to explain how employers can unlock the potential of workers with ADHD.
2024-09-0333 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: AI for worker managementAlgorithmic management is a technology that can be utilised to manage workers, but what effect does this have on work culture, especially where employees may see it as a threat to their psychological safety and autonomy? Special guests Andrew Mawson (EVCargo) and Tess Buckley (TechUK) explore the risks and opportunities of AI for worker management in the world of OSH.
2024-08-2731 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: professional ethicsThis interview explores the distinction between simple ethics and applied and professional ethics and how this can empower the profession to fulfil our ethical responsibilities. Featuring Leeds University's Jim Baxter and Simon Cassin from Ouch Learning and Development.
2024-08-2050 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: the future world of workSpecial guests James Pomeroy and Bridget Leathley join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities the future world of work holds, and what this could mean for the OSH profession and the workforces it looks after.
2024-08-1328 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: tech trends in OSHRenowned technology expert Cameron Stevens visits the IOSH Podcast booth to tell us about the latest trends took look out for.
2024-08-0528 min
IOSH podcastTrailblazer Talks: the shifting workforce paradigmIn 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.
2024-07-2928 min
IOSH podcastCEO Series | Katy Dowding, SkanskaCEO 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.
2024-06-2837 min
IOSH podcastCEO Series | Will Metcalfe, CBRECEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Will Metcalfe, CBREIOSH president Stuart Hughes sits down with CBRE GWS UK’s vice president, Will Metcalfe, to discuss how the commercial real estate services and investment firm views the health and safety of its people.
2024-06-2140 min
IOSH podcastCEO Series | Léann Hearne, Livv Housing GroupCEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Léann Hearne, LIVV Housing GroupLivv 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.
2024-06-0439 min
IOSH podcastCEO Series | Carl Ennis, CEO, SiemensCEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Carl Ennis, SiemensSiemens' chief executive, Carl Ennis, gives us an insight into how the technology giant looks after the health and safety of its 320,000 employees globally.
2024-05-2848 min
IOSH podcastCEO series | Gareth Rogers, Farnborough InternationalCEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Gareth Rogers, Farnborough InternationalFarnborough International’s CEO Gareth Rogers shares his views on health and safety, in conversation with IOSH President Stuart Hughes.
2024-05-1748 min
IOSH podcastCEO Series | Alex Vaughan, CostainCEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Alex Vaughan, CostainCostain’s CEO Alex Vaughan gives his take on safety and wellbeing at the construction giant.
2024-05-0343 min
IOSH podcastSalary survey 2024: the resultsNeil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, discusses the latest OSH pay figures and gives us an insight into the health and safety jobs market.
2024-05-0347 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Rita Zhang on building safer futuresConstruction remains one of the industries with the highest risks for worker health and safety. In discussion with Rita Zhang, Associate Professor at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, we unpack the broad issues in the industry, safeguarding for young and future construction workers, and approaches to international benchmarking.Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide.
2024-04-1127 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Emily McGuill on returning to work with a psychological injuryiCare's Emily McGuill provides an understanding of the basic challenges faced by all parties when an individual is returning to work after injury, the nuances for individuals dealing with psychological injury, and the practical steps that need to be made to get the best for all involved.
2024-03-2118 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Yogindra Samant on the future state of occupational health, nowOccupational health is a matter as much controlled by businesses themselves as it is by the geopolitical, social, economic, and cultural influences around them. In discussion with Dr Yogindra Samant, chief medical officer at the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, we look at how the world of work is changing through the lens of working groups like migrants, and modes of change such as digitalisation.
2024-03-2136 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Martyn Hill on safety in the Australian outbackMartyn Hill, Founder of Outback Safety, unpacks the challenges of policy for high-risk work that fits outside the norm, digs into some stories that show off his unique Australian workplace experience, and explains how his learnings can be applied in a global setting.
2024-03-2124 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Chia-Chia Chang on evidence-based wellbeingChia-Chia sat down with podcast host Kellie Williams to discuss how to define wellbeing from an evidence-based approach and where are we are seeing movement to create effective behaviour change.
2024-03-1435 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano on making social security available to allThe state of Social Security globally is troubled; only 50% of the global population has access to some form of social security. ISSA is dedicated to improving this statistic with a goal to make social security for all a reality. In discussion with Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, Secretary General, International Social Security Association, we dig into the challenges of policy and legislation for worker rights, explore ISSA’s approaches to their goal, and delve into the importance of major events like the World Congress.
2024-03-1430 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Thuthula Balfour on women, mining and leadershipThuthula Balfour, head of health at the Minerals Council South Africa, provides some nuggets on how South Africa’s mining industry has achieved a dramatic drop in occupational diseases – and what more can be done.
2024-03-0127 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: Navigating difficult situationsIOSH Future LeadersNishma Mistry, Charles Fidler and Tor Bennett-Williams
2024-02-2851 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Siong Hin Ho on OSH reform in SingaporeDuring this conversation with the Ministry of Manpower's Siong Hin Ho, we dig into the ways in which Singapore has changed its approaches to worker health and safety, and tease out how it can be applied in other contexts.
2024-02-2633 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Ockert Dupper on Vision ZeroIn conversation with Ockert Dupper, global programme manager of the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Vision Zero Fund, we unpack the challenges of global supply chains, explore how the ILO aims to improve the lives of many workers, and dig into stories that best depict the need for OSH measures at every step of the way.
2024-02-2037 min
The Safety Conversation with SHPPassing the baton – Meet the 2024 IOSH PresidentMark Glover speaks to incoming IOSH President Stuart Hughes about his plans for the role and asks former President Lawrence Waterman what he took from the last 12 months.
2024-02-0852 min
IOSH podcastInterview with IOSH president Stuart Hughes Part 2In 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.
2024-01-0824 min
IOSH podcastInterview with IOSH president Stuart Hughes Part 1New 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.
2024-01-0826 min
IOSH podcastSir Cary Cooper: Workplace wellbeing for today and tomorrowWe speak to Sir Cary Cooper about how OSH professionals can positively influence wellbeing in the post-pandemic workplace.
2023-12-1439 min
The Health and Safety Digest4.1 Understanding the IOSH Approved Behavioural Science for Leadership in Safety CourseWelcome back to the Health and Safety Digest - a special podcast by Astutis! To kick off season four in style, we invited the man behind the IOSH Approved Behavioural Science for Leadership in Safety course to the podcast, Darren Sutton, MSc! Darren joins the show to analyse the IOSH Approved Behavioural Science for Leadership in Safety course, dissecting each module to get you a closer look at the course than ever before. Topics covered in this episode: - Darren's inspiration to create the course - What organisations can expect from the course - Understanding why behavioural science is...
2023-12-041h 05
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Samantha Connell on the globalisation of occupational hygieneIn this special series, recorded live from the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2023 in Sydney, Australia, we interview experts from around the globe to cover some of the biggest challenges and trends in occupational health and safety. In this episode, Kellie Williams sits down with Samantha Connell, President-Elect of the International Occupational Hygiene Association, to discuss deadly dust, occupational hygiene, and how to be 'tactfully tactical'.
2023-12-0416 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Dr Andreas Flouris on climate change – a working issueIn this special series, recorded live from the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2023 in Sydney, Australia, we interview experts from around the globe to cover some of the biggest challenges and trends in occupational health and safety. In our next exclusive episode, hear from guest Dr Andreas Flouris from the University of Thessaly in Greece. He explains why climate change is an opportunity to shift the lens to focus on worker safety and how it impacts the responsibilities of businesses.
2023-12-0424 min
IOSH podcastWorld Congress: Dr Susan Peters on the importance of thriving workersIn this special series, recorded live from the 23rd World Congress on Safety & Health at Work 2023 in Sydney, Australia, we interview experts from around the globe to cover some of the biggest challenges and trends in occupational health and safety.In this episode, Kellie Williams speaks to guest Dr Susan Peters, a research scientist from Harvard's School of Public Health. They discuss the importance of worker wellbeing and how we should strive to ensure our workforces thrive! Spoiler: it’s all about working conditions and job design that promote worker wellbeing.
2023-11-2927 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders on leading safely with intentIn 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.
2023-11-2021 min
IOSH podcastMy year as IOSH presidentIn 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.
2023-10-3119 min
IOSH podcastThe Truth about TurbansWe speak to Paul Singh CMIOSH, about the issues that continue to keep him fresh and motivated after a quarter of a century in health and safety.
2023-09-2122 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: Pathways to OSHIOSH Future Leaders Carly Hughes and Mathew Cooper discuss what led them to choose a career in health and safety, how they got into the profession, and what advice they'd give to those starting out in their first OSH roles.
2023-08-2422 min
IOSH podcastVision, mission and purposeAn interview with Liz Sebag-Montefiore, director at leadership, development and executive coaching consultancy, 10Eighty and qualified executive coach and career coach. She talks about leadership development, coaching and mentoring and what it takes to be a strong leader.
2023-07-1311 min
IOSH podcastAn interview with Karl Simons - leader in the fieldAn interview with Karl Simons, Co-founder and Chief Futurist at FYLD, who has more than 30 years' experience in the industry. We discuss the use of artificial intelligence in health and safety, his work in mental health, the benefits of gaining international experience and the projects he is currently working on.
2023-06-2256 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: our experience as women in safetyIn this episode, two future leaders talk to us about the challenges and benefits of being a women in the safety industry.Featuring:Sheena O'Brien Terlunen GradIOSH, group risk manager, Sun InternationalNicole Morrison GradIOSH, HSE manager of policies, systems and accreditations at Travis Perkins.
2023-04-2736 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: How to overcome impostor syndromeFeaturing: Future Leaders Josh Callaway and Megan ColemanIn this episode, IOSH Future Leaders Josh Callaway and Megan Coleman discuss the impact of impostor syndrome and the subsequent stress it can evoke on people and workplaces.
2023-02-2425 min
IOSH podcastA year to be boldFeaturing: IOSH president Lawrence WebbNewly elected IOSH president Lawrence Webb discusses his emboldened approach for the coming year.
2023-02-1429 minThe Safety Conversation with SHPMaking your mark – the IOSH BlueprintSHP Editor Mark Glover speaks to Nicole Rinaldi, Director of Professional Services at IOSH, about the Institute's enhanced Blueprint tool that helps members to self-assess, learn and record CPD, ultimately guiding users as they progress through their careers.
2023-01-1014 min
IOSH podcastCelebrating a year of successWe speak to the immediate past president of IOSH, Louise Hosking, to reflect on her year at the helm. Louise tells us about the highlights, the benefits of volunteering, who inspires her, and what she plans to do next.
2022-12-2140 minThe Safety Conversation with SHPPassing the baton - Meet the new IOSH PresidentMark Glover speaks to incoming IOSH President Lawrence Webb about his plans for the role and asks former President Louise Hosking for her highlights of the last 12 months.
2022-12-0742 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: EDI tips to protect business and ensure complianceA truly inclusive approach to safety should encompass all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). In this episode, two IOSH Future Leaders share ideas of how they've used it to their advantage in their organisations.
2022-09-2816 min
IOSH podcastHybrid working and MSDsFeaturing Matt Birtles, principal ergonomist, HSEIOSH Future Leaders interview the HSE's ergonomic guru to find out what organisations should be doing to safeguard hybrid workers against MSDs.
2022-07-0135 min
IOSH podcastThe value of OH services post-pandemic: Featuring Professor Dame Carol BlackIn this exclusive interview, Professor Dame Carol Black talks to IOSH magazine about the value of occupational health services and discusses emerging issues that will require our attention as we return to the new normal.
2022-05-0531 min
Safety And Risk SuccessCatching the wave as IOSH President, with Louise HoskingToday's Guest: Louise Hosking is the President of IOSH and the Founder and Director of Hosking Associates Ltd She has over 30 years of experience in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) working beside organisations of all sizes, within a range of sectors to achieve their OSH goals Louise joins us today, to talk about her experience as IOSH's President, the ambassadorial work she's been doing, and the safety content she's been creating. We also talk about why now is the most influential time to be a Health and Safety Professional and how the skills needed f...
2022-04-2344 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: What inspires you as an OSH practitioner?In this episode, two members of the IOSH Future Leaders steering group explore where they get their inspiration from as health and safety practitioners, discuss how to develop power skills, and give our listeners some fresh ideas about different places we can all learn from.
2022-03-1047 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsThe Pulse of Health & Safety ...... Louise Hosking of Hosking Associates, IOSH President, One WISH co-founder, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoLouise Hosking of Hosking Associates, IOSH President and One WISH co-founder, discusses how she puts the pulse into health and safety, what flexible working means to her and the impact of feminine skills in leadership positions. Louise is a first career Health & Safety Professional with over 30 years experience. Her consultancy, Hosking Associates, was established in 2005. As an employer and small business owner she has a keen understanding of the distractions and pressures leaders face everyday.Louise became IOSH President and Chair of Council in November 2021 having served as a Vice- President for 3 years and President-Elect f...
2022-02-2526 min
IOSH podcastThe Future is Bright, says Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher, IOSH chief executiveIn this episode, we speak to IOSH’s chief executive, Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher. Vanessa discusses her first six months in the job, how the profession has earned the recognition it deserves thanks to Covid, and why we should be optimistic about the future.
2022-02-1016 min
IOSH podcastHuman capital and social sustainabilityIOSH magazine's digital editor Kellie Mundell speaks to Chris Jerman, thought leadership manager at IOSH, about human capital and social sustainability. Chris breaks down this important concept and explains how IOSH is connecting the conversation with its Catch the Wave campaign.
2022-01-1909 minThe Safety Conversation with SHPLouise Hosking and Jimmy Quinn on IOSH PresidencyIn this episode, we are joined by both IOSH Immediate Past President, Jimmy Quinn and President, Louise Hosking, to discuss overcoming the challenges of the last 12 months and look ahead to what’s in store for 2022.Louise Hosking was officially confirmed as IOSH’s new figurehead at its annual general meeting in November. She will serve in the role for 12 months, representing IOSH in webinars and events around the world. In this interview, Louise discusses her plans for her Presidency, including thoughts on equality, diversity and inclusion and how the role of the health & safety practitioner is chan...
2021-12-1523 min
IOSH podcastFuture Leaders: mental healthThis episode has been taken over by three IOSH Future Leaders: Alpa Vadher, Adam Gawne and Abdulhanan Cheema. They discuss how to be a good safety influencer, and the new standard for psychosocial risks and how it might impact mental health in the workplace.
2021-12-0942 min
IOSH podcastHow the HSE has evolved over 50 yearsThe Health and Safety Executive’s Philip White and Peter Brown discuss changes in the 50 years since the Roben’s report, managing stress and mental ill health, and COVID-19 responses.
2021-11-0355 min
Safety And Risk SuccessIOSH #Sliptember podcast special episode - slips-and-falls decoded, plus win a free slip testA bonus Sliptember version of the podcast this week. Christian was delighted to be asked by IOSH to do a Sliptember webinar for the South Midlands Branch. This is an audio copy of that webinar. Key points covered: ☑️ The SLP problem we face, with 3x big misconceptions leading to slips remaining a problem that isn't confronted with the required effort and focus ☑️ The bridge from slip to grip ☑️ CHIMES – the six reasons slips happen ☑️ Pendulum slip test...
2021-10-0259 min
IOSH podcastWhy safety managers should be thinkersIn this episode, we speak to Chartered Fellow Chris Jerman, a safety practitioner with more than 30 years' experience and IOSH's new thought leadership manager. Chris tells us what his new role will entail, and why it's so important for safety managers to be thinkers.
2021-08-3115 min