What if we could get more engagement and buy-in to prevent “common” risks like manual handling?

 

In this thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by Gareth Milner, a seasoned expert in musculoskeletal risk management. With a compelling personal journey shaped by injury, Gareth shares transformative strategies to revolutionise workplace safety. Discover how engaging senior leadership, leveraging proactive prevention, and challenging traditional practices can create safer work environments. Tune in for invaluable insights that will leave you rethinking your approach to safety and risk management.

 

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• Gareth's personal journey: From osteopathy to becoming a leading voice in musculoskeletal risk management.
• The CEO's wallet: Strategies to engage leadership and secure safety investments.
• Critical gaps: Addressing knowledge deficits in manual handling practices.
• Proactive prevention: The power of early intervention and upstream thinking.
• Workforce engagement: Leveraging bespoke training and physical therapy.
• Challenging the status quo: Gareth's innovative approaches to improve manual handling techniques.
• Impactful tools: Insights into Gareth’s book Sorry, We’re Closed and its actionable strategies.
• Future focus: The importance of shifting organisations from reactive to preventative safety practices.

 

Actions:

• Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
•   Connect with Gareth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-milner-osteopathic-solutions/ 
•   Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/