Two Bald Guys Talking Safety

In this episode, Julian and Langdon continue exploring the essentials of data reporting and compliance in health and safety—but don’t worry, it’s not nearly as spooky as the last one! They discuss the baseline data every EHS team must track, from incident reports to regulatory metrics, and examine the challenges of outdated and inconsistent data collection. They also look at moving beyond compliance to gather more meaningful insights that foster proactive safety improvements and employee engagement. Tune in to discover how data can drive a safer, more efficient organization and the potential role of AI in streamlining these efforts.

In this episode, Julian and Langdon shed light on the spooky reality of unused or mismanaged data. The duo dive into the importance of effectively managing the data collected throughout the year and how it impacts your compliance efforts. Listen as they explore what eerie gaps might be lurking in your system and discuss strategies for identifying missing data points.

In honor of National Protect Your Hearing Month, Julian and Langdon dive into the critical topic of hearing protection, emphasizing how noise-induced hearing loss affects both workplaces and daily life. With the increasing use of headphones and exposure to loud music, this issue is more relevant than ever. They share real-world examples, from the deafening noise in factories to their own experiences with tinnitus and noise-canceling headphones. Along the way, they stress the importance of proactive measures, such as reducing noise at the source, rather than relying solely on protective gear.

In part two of this two-part episode series, Julian and Langdon delve into the evolving approach to risk management in organizations. They explore how minor design changes or overlooked processes can have long-term consequences, and how businesses must stay proactive with regular risk assessments. Lastly, the conversation shifts to how creating risk profiles can facilitate more informed discussions with senior leadership about organizational risks and securing investment for mitigation strategies.

In part one of this two-part episode series, Julian and Langdon dive into the importance of recognizing and managing workplace hazards and risks. They discuss how organizations often conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses but fail to profile and prioritize risks across the business. A key point raised is the value of maintaining a risk register to help teams strategically address and reduce risk levels. Finally, they explore how external factors, such as employee mental well-being, can impact hazard awareness and overall safety.

In part two of this two-part episode series, Julian, Langdon are Mark Nixon continue their discussion on the importance of stress and mental well-being management in the workplace. The trio explores how stress risk assessments succeed when managers make employees feel valued and focus on ways for creating a supportive work environment where psychological safety is prioritized.

In part one of this two-part episode series, Julian and Langdon are joined by Mark Nixon to discuss the critical role of mental health in the broader context of health and safety. The bald trio explores a shift in priorities from profit to the well-being of employees, emphasizing that mental health is fundamental to overall health. The discussion highlights the necessity for businesses to foster psychological safety, allowing employees to speak up about their issues without fear. Finally, they touch on the importance of conducting stress risk assessments to mitigate work-related stress and fulfill the duty of care employers owe to their staff.

In this episode, Julian and Langdon welcome Karen J. Hewitt, director at LEADERLIKE LIMITED, to discuss the insights from her recent survey on engagement in health and safety. With over 200 UK-based health and safety professionals, the survey explored current challenges and effective strategies in the field. Karen shares intriguing findings, highlighting the significant issues of time constraints and lack of senior leadership support. She emphasizes the crucial role of senior leaders in fostering safe operations, suggesting that their engagement is key to frontline success. The discussion delves into practical steps leaders can take to genuinely support and communicate health and safety priorities within their organizations.

In this episode, Julian and Langdon are joined by Simon Raywood, head of health and safety at MKM Building Supplies, with 25 years of experience in EHS. Raywood emphasizes shifting from negative perceptions of health and safety to focusing on positive impacts on business performance. Listen as he highlights MKM's successful "Go Home Safe" campaign, which focuses on promoting positive safety behaviors both internally and through social media.

In this live episode, Julian and Langdon will discuss the serious heat waves impacting the U.S. and the resulting safety concerns of working in these conditions. Many workers are not acclimatized, leading to heat stress, heat exhaustion and dehydration. The duo will explore the various types of heat-related illnesses and their symptoms, while sharing essential precautions to help reduce the risk and protect employees from heat-related health issues.