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
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
In this episode, Mark Sennett talks to British Safety Council Managing Director of Qualifications, Digital & Subscriptions Jigna Patel about how BSC has been helping its members during the current pandemic and about an exciting new campaign. Mark is also joined by Casella Global Sales Manager Jim Struthers who explains the dangers of Silica Dust and how Casella how social distancing is causing Casella to continue to innovate monitoring and measurement technology.
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
In this episode, Mark talks to Fire Industry Association CEO Ian Moore about how the FIA has been giving feedback on the independent review of fire safety as well as the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill. Ian also discussed the sale of FIA's awarding organisation to BAFE.
Mark also chats with Baloo Health technical director Andy Mee about his new venture and the concerns he has over substandard PPE entering the UK market.
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with NEBOSH director of Learning Dee Arp and talks about if we will see a return to classroom-based learning and how Coronavirus may change the health and safety sector for years to come.
Mark also interviews Evac+Chair International HR director Kelly Rock about the evacuation market and the roots of the Emergency Evacuation Association.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
In this episode, Mark Sennett looks at the news that safety concerns have halted the use of fifty million face masks, which were bought by the government in April for use by NHS workers. Mark also chats with Airsweb director Robert Leech on the barriers of reporting health and safety incidents, near misses or major incidents.
There's also an in-depth interview Nigel Stubbs and Peter Barcoe, who raise their concerns about the amount of non-compliant PPE that is currently flooding the UK in the wake of Covid-19.
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
In this episode, Mark looks at the new Building Safety BIll and a tragic fatality that led to the prosecution of a local council. Mark also chats with
Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme managing director
Ian McKinnon and the Health & Safety Event's Event Director David Bishop.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
In this episode, Mark Sennett looks at the newly published HSE workplace fatality figures, which have dropped to an all-time low. He's joined by lone worker expert Nicole Vazquez who talks about how lone worker safety is continuing to evolve. Mark also chats to MSA Safety's Jon Rowan about the biggest challenges facing the H&S sector and what kind of safety solutions customers are looking for in the current climate.
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
In this episode, Mark Sennett covers shocking new research on the number of people seriously injured in the workplace and also interviews BSI PPE Group Certification Manager Nathan Shipley on what BSI is doing to ensure standards of PPE products in the market. Mark also chats with Shawcity managing director Neil O'Regan on the next major innovation needed for monitoring technology and the key issues facing that market.
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In this episode, Mark covers the latest industry news, which includes a company being fined £366,850 after a worker was fatally crushed inside a machine and also shift workers being 30% more likely to suffer a workplace injury or ill-health. Mark also sits down with IIRSM president Clive Johnson as well as SHE Software CEO Matthew Elson and head of sales enablement Julian Taylor.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
Host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news including the results of HSM's workplace Covid-19 survey, a drop in the number of fire-related deaths and a new HSENI construction campaign.. This week's guests include IOSH Chief Executive Bev Messinger who shares key considerations before returning to work. Mark also sits down with Alcumus CEO Alyn Franklin.
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news including how the BSIF is leading the charge on urging that only compliant PPE is available in the UK. This week's guests include lawyer Kevin Bridges who explains your legal health and safety responsibilities in relation to Covid-19. Delta Plus managing director Sam Hill also shares how his business is protecting the NHS and how he's managing to resolve supply chain issues.