Grounded in Safety

Nick Marshall is joined by Kane Taylor, Laura O'Reilly, Chris Harrison and Lee Bisby, to discuss why compliance isn't something that's achieved once and forgotten about. 

From hidden risks and deteriorating safety systems to sector-specific challenges, height safety inspections and the future of compliance partnerships, this episode explores what it really takes to keep people safe and assets compliant. 

One key message throughout? Good compliance isn't about ticking boxes. It's about understanding risk and managing it effectively. 

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Omega Red is a UK market leader in lightning protection, height safety, earthing and surge protection.

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In this episode, Nick is joined by Phil Cliff, Group Transformation director. They discuss mental health and wellbeing. If you feel affected by any of the topics covered, please take care while listening and seek support if needed.

📞 Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
🌐 www.samaritans.org

​📞NHS: 111
🌐https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

📞Shout: 85258
🌐https://giveusashout.org/

You don't have to face things alone.

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The full episode of our Grounded in Safety surge protection series is now live!

Over the past few weeks, we've explored the fundamentals of electrical surges, the role of surge protection devices (SPDs), key industry standards and the future of surge protection in an increasingly connected world.

A huge thank you to Nick, Matt and Adam for sharing their expertise throughout the series.

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In this clip, Nick Marshall is joined by Matt Waldram and Adam Davies from Omega Red Group to examine some of the most common mistakes made when specifying, installing and maintaining Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). They discuss why these issues occur, the importance of keeping pace with evolving standards and technologies, and the steps designers, contractors and building owners can take to improve surge protection outcomes.

Topics covered include:

• Common mistakes in SPD application
• The impact of insufficient early engagement during the design phase
• Practical steps to improve SPD design, specification and installation practices
• The importance of collaboration and proactive planning to achieve effective protection
• Key messages and takeaways for industry professionals looking to enhance resilience and reduce risk through better surge protection.

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In this clip, Nick Marshall is joined by Matt Waldram and Adam Davies from Omega Red Group to discuss the evolving role of surge protection in modern electrical installations. The conversation explores emerging trends in SPD technology, the impact of digitalisation and the Building Safety Act, and how designers, contractors and duty holders can work together to improve safety and risk management.

Topics covered include:

• Future developments in Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) and wider applications across building systems
• The impact of the digital age and the Building Safety Act on surge protection strategies
• The increasing role of designers in considering surge protection throughout project lifecycles
• Key industry takeaways and why surge protection is becoming more important than ever for protecting people, assets and critical systems.

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In this episode, Nick Marshall is joined by Matt Waldram and Adam Davies from Omega Red Group to discuss the principles of surge protection and the standards that support it. Together, they explore the different types of Surge Protection Devices (SPDs), coordinated protection strategies, risk assessment considerations, maintenance requirements, and key takeaways for designers and contractors.

Topics covered include:

• The different types of Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)
• Coordinated surge protection
• Risk assessment and equipment protection
• SPD inspection and maintenance
• The importance of early project engagement
• Key takeaways for designers and contractors

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In this episode, Nick Marshall is joined by Matt Waldram and Adam Davies to discuss the key standards that underpin surge protection and how they work together to manage electrical and lightning-related risks.

Topics covered include: 

• BS 7671 and BS EN IEC 62305
• Risk assessment and compliance
• Specifying surge protection devices (SPDs)
• The importance of early project engagement
• Key takeaways for designers and contractors

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Surge problems aren’t always caused by lightning strikes — so what’s actually going on?

Host Nick Marshall is joined by Omega Red's Adam Davies and Matt Waldram to discuss:

• What are electrical surges?
• Where do they come from? 
• Which types of equipment can cause a surge? 
• What is an SPD and what do they do? 
• What are the risks of going without surge protection?

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Falls from height remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the UK. Latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) show that 35 people lost their lives at work due to a fall from height in 2024/25. 

In this special No Falls Week episode, host Nick Marshall is joined by No Falls Foundation Trustee, Kelly Nicoll to explore why falls from height still happen in the workplace, how safety culture must evolve and the role of No Falls Week in driving industry change. 

Expect to hear more about: 

• The origin of the No Falls Foundation 
• How reduced investigation affects prevention and learning 
• Why falls still happen despite regulation, training and equipment 
• Which sectors face the highest risk 
• The power of personal stories in humanising the issue and changing behaviour 
• How organisations can support No Falls Week 

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Final part of our No Falls Week miniseries 'Changing the culture around work at height'. 

Falls from height remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the UK. Latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) show that 35 people lost their lives at work due to a fall from height in 2024/25. 

In this special No Falls Week episode, host Nick Marshall is joined by No Falls Foundation Trustee, Kelly Nicoll to explore why falls from height still happen in the workplace, how safety culture must evolve and the role of No Falls Week in driving industry change. 

Expect to hear more about: 

• The origin of the No Falls Foundation
• How reduced investigation affects prevention and learning 
• Why falls still happen despite regulation, training and equipment 
• Which sectors face the highest risk 
• The power of personal stories in humanising the issue and changing behaviour 
• How organisations can support No Falls Week

Thank you for watching or listening, we’ll see you in next month’s podcast!

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Omega Red is a UK market leader in lightning protection, height safety, earthing and surge protection.

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