The future of safety is evolving rapidly and we explore exactly how to get there. I sat down with Liam Simpson, Head of Safety at Wilson James, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans leadership, mindset, data, culture, and tech. With roots in the military and years in the private security sector, Liam brings a unique and refreshing perspective on evolving from tick-box compliance to meaningful impact. If you’re curious about where safety’s headed and how to bring people with you on the journey, this one's a must-listen.

 

🔍 Episode Highlights:

• Moving beyond compliance: Safety as mindset, not just minimums
• The Safety Triangle model: Governance, culture, and performance
• Vision 2030: Human-centred, data-informed, and embedded by design
• Safety's PR problem: Why dropping the word “safety” can help
• Near misses as free learning events: Shifting from blame to opportunity
• Winning hearts and minds: Co-creating safety initiatives with frontline teams
• Measurement that matters: From data noise to actionable insights
• The tech horizon: Real-time data, wearables, and AI-driven decision-making
• Leadership and trust: Why systems alone won’t build culture
• Practical steps: Making processes simple, feedback visible, and change personal

 

Actions:

• Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ 
• Connect with Liam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-simpson-04a5a954/
• Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/