Colin reflects upon the last six months, and upon the success of the podcast itself, which has seen him meet and discuss safety measures in a multitude of ways, and which has brought together such a varied number of perspectives and such a valuable and insightful bank of knowledge to the world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We should never chastise someone just for trying to find a solution. Asking questions and finding answers is the way in which we can make sure that health and safety remain relevant.
• Blame is seen as a solution, and this is unfortunate. Blame doesn’t make the problem go away,. Discovering the root cause can ensure we don’t fall into the same trap twice.
• Learning from accidents and nurturing a better culture, ensures our safety, and that the workplace is far more pleasant.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I see this is a real honour, to be able to spend time talking to some of the most amazing people around the world’

’There’s a real benefit to thinking about new approaches’

‘Don’t be afraid to wrap up health and safety differently. Inside is the chocolate'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

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).