Safer Than Your Average Podcast

Louise is an amazing person, her resilience astounds me, I have added a quote from her website below “I tell my wee brother’s story to stop others from dying needlessly the way he has, to stop other families from going through the pain and suffering that we are experiencing.” https://www.michaels-story.net If you wish to support Scottish Hazards you can find more information here: https://www.scottishhazards.org.uk

Simon is an amazing character, I’ve often heard it said by rail leaders that he is a credit to the industry. Simon has been influential in my career and this is a Pod not to be missed.

On this weeks Safer Than Your Average we have an interview with Brian Pettigrew an inspirational construction leader who has been influential in my career. This is part one of our mini series looking at people who have helped me over the years to achieve a big impact on Safety and Health! Brian’s experience of Apprentice to Managing Director of a major construction organisation is a motivating story. Brian has now established a well respected construction consultancy business called Transition Construction Services Ltd. Thank you to our friends over at Inside Out Group for all the editing support!

Andy charts his career journey from his early days in the RAF all the way to international Safety and Health professional. Andy can be quite controversial in his views and is not afraid to express his opinion. He has previously brightened a dull day with some of his satirical LinkedIn post and that is why I asked him to be on the show. Buckle up you are in for a laugh with Andy's wit and interesting life stories...

On this weeks episode Billy talks to us about his academical research in Construction Health and Safety. We explore some of the amazing work and results Billy and his team have produced at Glasgow Caledonian University. This will be a great one to watch if you are interested in a career in safety or if you are bit further on with your career and you would like to collaborate with Billy to produce some research.

Having grown up around the construction industry Duncan was bitten by the builders bug early in life. Duncan worked with his father as a child and naturally progressed into a full time career initially managing construction projects. Over time his passion for safety was sparked and he moved in to a safety focused role. Duncans experiences of influencing human performance are truly incredible, he has developed the well respected Safety Ripple Effect for Volker Stevin which is renowned in industry. This will be a great Podcast for anyone looking to move into a role involving strategical planning and development of theories into practice. Duncan provides some excellent insights and advice.

Engineer, Safety Geek, Leader, Manager, Consultant - elements of all these have helped Colin to help others and help make the skies safer, from almost 20 years in the Fleet Air Arm, to over 5 years as an Aviation Safety Consultant with Baines Simmons, and more recently as the Safety Director of the Thomas Cook Group and now Flybe (all be it in Administration), Colin sees his role as supporting and enabling others to make every day in aviation a little safer and more resilient than the day before. Colin is really keen about talking safety in normal ways, and often refers to ‘pub language’ so be warned if you don't like the fruity vocabulary of a sailor!

Rick discusses his early career in the Ambulance Service, how he overcame PTSD and how he is now Head of Safety at FIA Formula E. Rick takes us on a journey of his time spent working in safety in the events industry and a stint as the Health and Safety Manager with Top Gear as well as being Jeremy Clarkson's stunt double :-) A fascinating career journey and some really great experiences and wisdom shared. One not to be missed!

Matt talks us through being Head of HSEQ for WSP in the Middle East after a successful career in the British Army.

Safer Than Your Average brings the story of Kayla Bergeron Director of Public Affairs during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in 2001. Kayla shares the story of her escape from the Twin Towers and the immediate aftermath of the events of the day that would change the world. Kayla also describes her life after 9/11, her struggle with PTSD and being arrested for drunk driving and her recovery, thanks to a court accountability programme. Kayla tells us all about her amazing work to help others through The Connection Forsyth. It was a career highlight to spend time talking with Kayla and I feel privileged to have heard her story. This Podcast is dedicated to the memory of all the souls who perished on September 11th 2001 and the survivors, many who are still suffering both mentally and physically from their experiences of the day. 9/11 Never Forget.