Health and Safety Matters is the UK’s leading B2B publication covering health and safety. Every fortnight the HSM editorial team will analyse the latest news as well as interviewing guests who will talk about the latest industry trends and to help share best practice. You can also see breaking daily news at www.hsmsearch.com The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place at NEC Birmingham on 30 April - 2 May 2024. For more information or to register to attend for free visit https://www.healthandsafetyevent.com
Episodes
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Episode 28 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with Arco Professional Safety Services technical director Ben Haughton.
The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham.
In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including British Safety Council offering any organisation employing up to 500 staff the chance to get free support to improve the wellbeing of their workplace.
Also, Mark talks about IOSH backing a campaign highlighting the role of psychosocial issues in work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
In addition, Mark sits down with Arco's Ben Haughton to chat about standards relating to fall protection systems.
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Episode 27 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with Protex AI CEO Dan Hobbs on how AI is successfully being integrated into the health and safety sector..
The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham.
In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including IOSH calling on the British Government to work with policy makers, regulators, employers and worker representatives to increase awareness about asbestos. Mark also shares the news on HSE refreshing the work-place silicosis guidance.
In addition, Mark sits down with Dan Hobbs to discuss misconceptions about AI technology and explain how it can play a vital role in an organisation's safety culture.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
EPISODE 26 of the Health & Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with British Safety Council chair Peter McGettrick.
The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham.
In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including the annual UK workplace fatality figures, which have been published by the Health & Safety Executive.
Mark also explores the dangers faced by workers during the UK’s record heatwave. He also explains to listeners what will be on offer at Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, which is a free-to-attend event at Farnborough International on 28-29 September 2022.
You can find out more information on the event or register to attend for free at www.safetyhealthwellbeing.live/
In addition, Mark also provides details on the recent announcement by The British Safety Industry Federation that it has signed a new multi-year strategic partnership extension with Western Business Media, which is the publisher of HSM.
The main guest on this edition of the podcast is British Safety Council (BSC) chair Peter McGettrick. Peter took up the role a few months ago and shares his vision for the future of BSC, what he brings to the role and the challenges the organisation and the sector face in the coming years.
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
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.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
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.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
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.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
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.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
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.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
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.
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
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.