Two Bald Guys Talking Safety

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.

In this episode, Julian and Langdon delve into the nuances of effective risk management and how organizations often focus too much on incident management after the fact. They discuss the importance of moving beyond just compliance and governance, exploring the concept of a proactive learning culture. The duo highlights the critical need to assess real risks, like preventing serious injuries and fatalities, rather than just ticking boxes for minor safety protocols. Emphasizing the importance of holistic job safety analysis, they challenge the conventional approaches and explore what the next phase of health and safety management should look like.

In this live episode, Julian and Langdon break down OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), rolling out on July 19, 2024. ​They explore how the revised standard will enhance chemical hazard communication and recap the decade-long journey and industry advocacy that brought about these changes.

In this episode, Julian and Langdon discuss the common misconceptions people have about PPE and emphasize the importance of adhering to the Hierarchy of Controls in workplace safety. They explore the trap that many organizations fall into of failing to regularly review and improve their safety protocols, relying too heavily on existing measures without considering technological advancements or engineering out hazards. Highlighting the need for proactive hazard identification and rectification, the bald duo advocates for making safety integral to every task, emphasizing that this approach is the key to reducing serious injuries and fatalities.

In this episode, Julian and Langdon are joined by special guest Crystal Danbury, a seasoned safety professional with over two decades of experience and co-host of the health and safety podcast, Speak! Working for a leading FTSE 100 retailer, Danbury discusses the significance of women's representation in the safety industry and highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of workplace hazards. Tune in as she shares insights on empowering women and creating safer workplaces for everyone.