Colin talks about some personal experiences relating to induction, the results of which have provided a series of insights regarding this topic, that many may find invaluable when it comes to inductions of their own.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Inductions should endeavour not to be condescending affairs. First impressions last. When people join our organisations, we should instil a level of trust in their abilities as soon as possible.
• Inductions are an opportunity to begin a dialogue with people. Make sure the conversation is a two-way experience, instead of one-way traffic.

BEST MOMENTS

'It's how you tell people sometimes'

'Don't set a bad example on day one'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/the-interesting-health-safety-podcast/id1467771449        

Project Mollitiam - https://www.projectmollitiam.com    

ABOUT THE HOST

Colin Nottage

‘Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.’

This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into industry. Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions.

He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes that are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem-solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation.

Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&S consultancies to become better businesses.

Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive.

He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer. He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).