What’s really happening in the world of health and safety? Not the theory, not the wishful thinking, but the real, on-the-ground state of play? I went straight to the source, gathering insights from over 500 safety professionals to uncover the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry as we head into 2025. The results? Some expected, some surprising, and all absolutely essential for anyone serious about making safety and risk management a success.

 

Episode Highlights:

• Biggest challenges: Budget cuts, leadership buy-in, and mental health on the rise.
• Tech in safety: AI, automation, and data-led decision-making gaining traction.
• Culture shift: A move towards proactive rather than reactive safety approaches.
• Training gaps: Soft skills like communication and influence proving just as vital as technical know-how.
• Regulations: A push for clarity and consistency—less bureaucracy, more impact.
• What’s working: Success stories from those embedding safety into everyday business practices.
• Predictions for 2025: The industry’s expectations, hopes, and concerns for the near future.

 

Actions:

• Participate in the survey: The State Of Safety in 2025: https://scorecard.slipsafety.co.uk/survey2025
• Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ 
• Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/