Health & Safety Matters Podcast

Health and Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 25

In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with NEBOSH COO Dee Arp and discusses what we have learnt about mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. There's advice for listeners on how they can get help for themselves or their colleagues if they are struggling with mental health.

As always, Mark takes a look at the latest industry news, which this time includes IOSH explaining why delays pose a threat to the Employment Bill, an HSE safety alert on FFP masks, and also a sharp rise in the number of fatalities in the construction sector.

Health and Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 24

On episode 24, Mark Sennett sits down with Health & Safety Event director David Bishop to preview what's in store when the event takes place at NEC Birmingham on 5-7 April 2022 and explain why it's a must attend event.

As usual, Mark takes a look at the sector's latest news stories, which include a UK PPE supplier is warning businesses that a change in personal protective equipment law, why working from home is adding to loneliness for some workers, and new data shows fatalities in the construction industry are up almost 10% in five years in the UK.

HSM Podcast - Episode 23

In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest industry news including the findings from a Hybrid Working Study that HSM did in partnership with EcoOnline. 

We also reveal the shortlist for the Safety & Health Excellence Awards, while also looking at the news of Alcumus securing investment from Apax and IOSH supporting a campaign aimed at reducing MSDs.

This episode's main guest is 3M's Abrasive Applications Expert Theo Simon who talks about the Hand-Arm Vibration and what steps can be taken to mitigate against these risks.

HSM Podcast - Episode 22

In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest industry news including the HSE publishing the work-related health and injury statistics, IOSH supporting flexible working, and a brand new HSM CPD networking event that's a must attend for OSH professionals. 

This episode's main guest is veteran health and safety journalist Louis Wustemann who discusses some of the key findings of EcoOnline's recent survey on hybrid working.

These findings have been published in the form of a white paper on Managing Hybrid Workers Health, Safety and Wellbeing and Louis discusses the key issues raised in this must-read white paper.

HSM Podcast- Episode 21

In this episode, Mark chats with Tim Else who is the organiser of the new Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live events, which take place in 2022 in Manchester Central and Farnborough International. 

In addition, Mark takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including a new HSE campaign aimed at helping tackle mental health, worldwide workplace fatality rates and much more. 

HSM Podcast - Episode 20

In this episode, Mark chats with Hellberg's Colin Mackenzie about the risks of noise and how to protect against them and also what employers are required to do to protect the hearing of employees.

In addition, Mark takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including the HSE updating its guidance on work-related road risk, BOHS urging employers to remain vigilant and update their Covid-19 risk assessments and much more.

HSM Podcast - Episode 19

In this episode, Mark chats with Driving For Better Business Campaign Manager Simon Turner about the new Health & Safety Executive guidance on driving for work. He also reveals all about the new Driver Safety Zone at this year’s Health and Safety Event at the NEC on 7-9 September.

Mark also talks to Intelex Vice President, Global Practice Leader - Safety, Scott Gaddis on how digitizing information has helped organisations make better decisions in relation to health and safety.

In addition, Mark takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including analysis of the latest annual GB workplace fatality statistics that have been released by the Health & Safety Executive.

HSM Podcast - Episode 18

In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with leading health and safety lawyer Rhian Greaves about how the Health and Safety Executive and the Local Authorities have been central to the Government response to the pandemic and how has this affected them and the way they regulate businesses.

In the news on this episode, is a key reminder about UKCA marking, some shocking new workplace violence statistics and some positive news on how upgraded PPE has protected hospital staff against COVID-19. Mark also remind listeners about why entering the Safety and Health Excellence Awards is an important way of getting recognition by their peers.

HSM Podcast - Episode 17

In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with Peninsula UK's Mark Creighton who explains how he transitioned into health and safety from being a professional footballer at clubs including Oxford United and Wrexham A.F.C. He also talks about the key health and safety challenges facing business owners.

In the news on this episode there's discussions on BSI publishing new competence criteria, a focus on the hugely successful HSE webinar on risk management, how safe different generations feel about going back to offices, and the winners of the Safety & Health Excellence Awards are finally revealed!

HSM Podcast - Episode 16

In episode 16, Mark Sennett reviews the latest news in the UK health and safety sector, which includes a £1million fine following a child drowning at Drayton Manor Park, IOSH naming it's new chief executive, a MOU between RosPA and NEBOSH and an exciting opportunities for listeners to get CPD and advice from the Health and Safety Executive. 

Mark also talks to Martor's Ian Suggitt and Chris Brown and poses them a number of questions from listeners about identifying knife hazards, minimising knife injuries, manage the risks and hidden costs resulting from poor knife control.