The Health, Safety, and Enviroment space is made of everyday people who are real-life heroes, committed to creating a safe environment and engaging safety culture within their companies. Their priority is to ensure each and everyone of their employees gets to return home after a day’s work unharmed, and that both wellbeing and the planet are a core consideration: they are unsung heroes. In fact, you never hear about them when they do their jobs right! We want to celebrate these everyday peop ...
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Bringing AI and Empathy to the frontline: Declan Davis on why safety Is human
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45:15Declan Davis isn’t just leading safety from the top—he’s walked the path from the site to the boardroom. As Health and Safety Director at Ferrovial, Declan brings a deeply human approach to leadership, shaped by years of hands-on experience in the field. In this episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, he reflects on his journey from site engineer to …
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Why I Do What I Do: Steff Williams on Putting People First in Safety
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34:27In this powerful episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, we sit down with Steff Williams, Director of Safety for Sonoco Europe and APAC. From his humble beginnings on a farm on the west coast of Scotland to leading safety for over 25,000 employees across more than 300 sites globally, Steff shares how his early values of hard work and care for others …
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The link between Environmental Policy and Human Health with Kate Donovan
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37:27In this episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, we sit down with Kate Donovan, a passionate environmental advocate and senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Kate shares eye-opening insights on the intersections between environmental law, public health, and corporate accountability, challenging the way we think about sustain…
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Making Safety Instinctive: Claus Rose on Leadership, Trust & Change
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32:34In this compelling episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, we sit down with Claus Rose, Managing Director of SafeSteps24, to explore how safety can become an instinctive part of our daily work routines. Claus shares his eye-opening insights on why traditional change management fails 70% of the time and how organizations can move from simply following…
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"Making Safety Personal": Bridget Todd on building a People-First safety culture
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37:16What does it mean to truly make safety personal? In this episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, Bridget Todd, Global Head of Enterprise Health & Safety at Baker Hughes, shares how safety isn’t just about compliance—it’s about people, families, and the real-life impact of every workplace decision. Bridget discusses the ‘Make Safety Personal’ initiati…
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Standardizing Offshore Wind Safety: Kate Harvey & David Griffiths on the G+ Mission
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59:40The G+ Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation is a groundbreaking voluntary organization at the forefront of driving change in safety across the offshore wind industry. In this episode, Mousa sits down with two pivotal members of the G+ board: Kate Harvey, General Manager, and David Griffiths, Chair of the Board of Directors. They share their…
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Health is Wealth: Prioritising what truly matters with Arijit Paul
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33:59In this episode, Mousa sits down with Arijit Paul, a seasoned HSE leader with over 25 years of experience in the energy industry. Currently serving as the Director of Practices at SLB, Arijit shares his insights into energy transition, sustainability, and digital transformation. From life on the front lines of oilfield operations to shaping a globa…
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Pressing pause: mindfulness at work and safety by design with Mick Breet
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24:28In this episode, Mousa sits down with Mick Breet, Director of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing for Europe at Danone, to discuss his 17-year experience in the field and his passion for the human element of safety. Listen as Mick shares the importance of mindfulness in high-stress environments and how it can empower frontline workers to stay present, fo…
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One year of Safety Heroes: reflecting on the power of listening, learning, and leadership with Malcolm Staves
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53:39It’s been one whole year of Safety Heroes, and what better way to celebrate than to welcome our first-ever guest back to the studio to reflect on a year of inspiring safety conversations? In this week’s episode, Mousa is joined by Malcolm Staves, Global VP of Health and Safety at L’Oreal, to look back and analyze the key themes that have emerged fr…
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Engaging teams: Ben Legg on reimagining our approach to health and safety
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33:12In this week’s episode, Mousa sat down with Ben Legg, an HSEQ expert with nearly 30 years of experience in construction and support services from the UK to the Middle East. He shared how he challenges the traditional safety paradigms, advocating for leaders to engage in real conversations with the workforce to bridge the gap between policy and prac…
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Dr I. David Daniels - From physical safety to addressing psychosocial hazards
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34:31In this week’s episode, Dr. I. David Daniels shares his journey from a young firefighter to becoming a leading expert in occupational health and safety, with a deep focus on psychological well-being. Dr. Daniels opens up about his early years in the fire rescue service, detailing the thrilling, varied, and sometimes tragic experiences he encountere…
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Melissa Mark-Joyce - Beyond compliance and diversity: building a proactive safety culture
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43:11In this episode, Melissa Mark-Joyce, Vice President of HSE at Smiths Group, shares her career journey, which spans over two decades in the oil and gas industry and more recently, in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. She reflects on her early passion for health and safety, rooted in her time working in the North Sea, a region known for its advanced…
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Simone Santos - HSE leadership & managing contractor safety in construction and renewables
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26:22In this episode, Mousa Yassin interviews Simone Santos, the Global Head of HSE for Enercon, a leading company in renewable energy solutions. Simone elaborates on her career journey, starting from her background in environmental engineering and the pivotal moment when she transitioned into HSE. She discusses the challenges and complexities she faced…
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Dr Jennet Arshimova- a “journey with care”: cultivating empathy and purpose in HSE leadership
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36:54This episode is for the books. We welcome Dr Jennet Arshimova, Managing Director of New HSE and Founder of SHE Time as she shares her personal and eventful journey from being a medical doctor to becoming a health and safety consultant. Jennet emphasises the importance of teaching people to find their own solutions, understanding their strengths, an…
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Marieta Yordanova - Collaboration, leadership, and technology to transform the HSE space
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32:11In this week’s episode, Marieta Yordanova, Asahi's International Group Health and Safety Director, shares her invaluable insights gained over 24 years in the industry. Marieta underscores the fundamental human right to safety at work and emphasises the importance of transparency and collaboration between organisations to enhance safety standards. H…
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Marco Barsanti - "walk the talk" and embracing technology in HSE
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6:14In this episode, we sit down with Marco Barsanti, Senior Vice President of HSSE for asset operations at Uniper where in a matter of 5min covers how the safety mindset and vision transpire into the overall organisation. He also discusses the role of technology, particularly virtual environments, in optimising both the quantity and quality of engagin…
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EHS Congress minis - James MacPherson on the power of conversation
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7:48Here’s another episode of our EHS Congress Mini Series. Mousa met with James MacPherson, a health and safety professional, managing director of Risk Fluent ltd and the host of the Rebranding Safety podcast. James shares his insights on the non-competitive nature of safety professionals, the importance of embedding safety into business operations, a…
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Cristina Gómez-García - Soft skills and proactive indicators in HSE
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26:00In this episode, Mousa converses with Cristina Gomez-Garcia, HSE team leader at Siemens GAMESA in the renewable sector. They discuss Cristina's 20-year career in health, safety, sustainability, and wellbeing spanning multiple industries. Cristina shares her journey from studying biology, architecture, and occupational risk prevention to leading saf…
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EHS Congress Minis - Dr Jennet Arshimova on impact and empathy in leadership
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7:15In this new episode of our EHS congress Minis, we welcome Dr. Jennet Arshimova, founder of SHEtime and Managing Director of New HSE. Jennet shares her journey in the field of health and safety, emphasising the importance of personal growth as a catalyst for change. She also discusses her work empowering individuals through education and the critica…
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Myriam Perrier - Human-centred safety: shifting paradigms in the HSE space
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35:12In this podcast episode, Mousa Yassin welcomes Myriam Perrier, Vice President of Research and Development at Perrier Consulting, to discuss her journey and contributions to health, safety, and environment (HSE) and the integration of human-centred paradigms in safety practices. The conversation spans across three key concepts: 1. A Passion for Huma…
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EHS Congress minis - Davide Scotti - On the challenges and bringing passion in the HSE space
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8:09In this episode, Mousa interviews Davide Scotti, head of HSE culture, communication, and training at Saipem. They discuss some of the difficulties HSE professionals face and the importance of leadership in safety. Davide talks about the main challenges smaller companies face and the duty of big companies to share their knowledge. He also shares a p…
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EHS Congress minis - Kostas Sagias - on culture and safety superpower.
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5:42Kostas Sagias is the group Health and Safety director at Carlsberg group. - We had a short conversation with him during our time at the EHS congress in Berlin in May 2024 and asked him three small questions. This is our EHS congress mini with Kostas. Enjoy! To connect with Kostas, find him on Linkedin. Send us a message! - If you like this podcast …
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Sukhy Hogwood - Safety by Design and the intertwined nature of Health, Safety, Environment, and Wellbeing and workplace efficiency
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31:56In this week’s episode, Mousa Yassin has a fascinating conversation with Sukhy Hogwood, fhrmer Head of HSEW Europe - People & Places Solutions at Jacobs and recently appointed SHEQ Director at Network Rail. Sukhy recounts her unexpected journey into the health and safety sector, motivated by a tragic accident early on. Over the past 20 years, she h…
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Rodrigo Gomes - Building an empowered workforce through trust, simple processes, and felt leadership.
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26:29In this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Rodrigo Gomes Senior, VP of Global OSH Risk, Governance and Assurance at TK Elevator. Rodrigo shares his journey from an engineering intern to a VP, emphasising his passion for safety and his experience being both hands on and academic. He discusses the importance of trust, communication, and simpli…
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Rosie Russell - Thriving under pressure: leadership techniques for balancing stress, supporting mental wellbeing to create organisational success
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36:32In this powerful episode, Mousa Yassin welcomes Rosie Russell, Director of Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability at MeiraGTx and co-president of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. Rosie shares her unique journey from being a research chemist to a prominent figure in health and safety, emphasising the importance of …
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Remy D.J. Wierenga - From embracing the 5 Human Performance Principles to the AI revolution - A conversation on the past, present, and future of the HSE field
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44:52Today we have Remy Wierenga, Group Safety Director at Refresco as our guest and we dive deep into Human Performance Principles and how AI will become an increasingly powerful support tool in keeping people safe. And both for these make for a fascinating episode. Remy shares his insights on the evolution of safety practices, emphasising the signific…
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Graeme Lannigan - Continuously redefining and improving education “format” and “design” to achieve impactful safety training
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30:31In this engaging episode of the podcast, our host Mousa Yassin sits down with Graeme Lannigan, passionate about the field of safety learning and the Global HSSE Learning Manager at bp. The conversation this week focuses on a specific topic surrounding safety training and learning and is full of personal experiences, giving some great insights into …
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Esil Mertoglu - Empowerment through safety initiatives: the intersection of Purpose, Inclusion, and Leadership in HSE
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24:55This week, Mousa Yassin talks with Esil Mertoglu, Senior EHS Manager at Adient, and explores her journey as an environmental health and safety leader. Esil's extensive experience spanning over 18 years in multinational manufacturing companies reflects her profound passion for advocating safety as well as championing diversity and inclusive initiati…
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Claus Rose - Diversity in thought and background, incident learning, and Industry collaboration to build better ehs practices
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39:50In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted world of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with guest, Claus Rose, Senior Executive, EHS Separation Management Officer at GE Vernova. With over three decades of groundbreaking work, from his early days in the armed forces to leading initiatives in renewable energy, Claus shares his journey into bec…
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Davide Scotti - Creating engaging health and safety leadership programs for mature hse cultures, and influence behaviour change, at work and at home.
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34:56In this episode, host Mousa Yassin engages in an insightful conversation with Davide Scotti, Corporate Head of HSE Culture, Communication & Training at Saipem. Davide shares his journey from his early career beginnings in the oil and gas industry to becoming a pivotal figure in health and safety culture, within his organisation but also across Ital…
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Gokhan Yildiz - Nurturing leadership skills across all functions and embracing Tech’s transformative impact on the Health & Safety space
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40:21Today we have Gokhan Yildiz, Managing Director of DSSD Consultants and we learn about his remarkable transition from a long tenure at Shell, a global giant where he was recognised for his innovative approach, to embracing the dynamic and uncertain world of startups and eventually founding his safety and sustainability consultancy. Throughout his jo…
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Dr Thomas Burgdorff - Learning from the “good stuff” and the realisation that HSSE & profit considerations cannot be mutually exclusive
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33:57This conversation with Thomas Burgdorff from Uniper offers a comprehensive look into the multifaceted world of HSSE. Thomas articulates the safety function as inherently people-oriented, focused not just on ensuring one's own safety but on monitoring and supporting others to make safe choices. His emphasis on the importance of selflessness, risk aw…
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Maite Garcia Lacuesta - “the good contaminates the good”: how the HSE function relies on collaboration, conversation, and curiosity
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29:55Maite Garcia Lacuesta, Global Environment, Health and Safety Director at Perfetti Van Melle, a multinational confectionery and gum company shares her journey into safety, driven by personal experiences and a desire to make a difference. The discussion delves into the impact of workplace accidents, the importance of a positive safety culture: “the g…
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Dr Ralf Franke - From medical doctor to environment, health, & safety: a career-defining journey of curiosity, empathy, resilience & preparedness
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28:59This week, we get to listen to a rich conversation with Dr. Ralf Franke, a leader in environmental protection, health management, and safety with a very unique background. Starting as a medical doctor to his pivotal role at Siemens, Dr Ralf Franke emphasised the integration of environmental protection, health management, and safety, and the impact …
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Thorsten Müh - fostering a safety culture where top leadership actively seeks to “have a seat at the safety table”
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25:01In this week’s episode, we are talking with Thorsten Müh, Head of process and plant safety at Bayer. Thorsten shares many insights around the importance of safety leadership and management in organisations “having a seat at the table” and supporting HSE managers in their work. From personal safety examples bringing light to the function in its most…
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Clinton McDonald - Understanding the why and mastering the how: practical strategies and powerful insights for a strong safety strategy
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30:59In this episode, we are fortunate to have Clinton McDonald, VP Process and Operational safety at BP. Clinton discussed the complexities of risk management, stressing the importance for anyone working within high risks settings to understand the 'why' behind any set of rules to encourage buy in, and to implement the “how” with fit for purpose set of…
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Mandar Phadke - Pushing the safety culture mindsets beyond a “have to do” right to a “love to do”
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30:48In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Mandar Phadke from Topsoe about the importance of a safety culture that is evolving well beyond simple compliance. Mandar shares one of his pivotal safety concepts around the necessary shift in mindset from 'have to' to 'want to', and taking it a step further to “love to”; as we prioritise the hea…
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Marcus Peters: empathy, empowerment, and how all good things start with a conversation.
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40:43In this episode, we're joined by Marcus Peters,Global Head of Offshore HSE at RWE offshore Marcus discusses his journey, starting with his transition from the British Navy to the world of offshore energy. He explores the unique challenges faced by the renewables industry, the intimate and team-oriented nature of operations, and the significant cult…
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Kenza Akesbi - Proactive safety: building a culture of prevention and performance
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23:44Kenza Akesbi, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in the health, safety, and environment sector, discusses her journey through multiple industries like mining, F&B, and the dairy industry and shares her insights on proactive safety measures, the impact of major incidents on safety perception, the role of leadership in safety, sta…
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Dr MARCIN NAZARUK: “Learning from Normal Work” or the science behind creating meaningful, tangible change in the safety space
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32:37In this episode, we are speaking with Dr Marcin Nazaruk, an expert in human and organisational performance; Marcin takes us through his journey, starting from his psychology background to becoming a leader in the field of safety and human factors. He emphasises the significance of mindset, skillset, and toolset in transforming safety practices and …
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Don Blumenthal - "Everything matters": on empathy-led safety leadership and always looking at the next mountain to climb
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38:21In this interview, Don Blumenthal, a district HSE manager at PCL, a global construction company, shares his journey and insights into the safety aspect of the construction industry. Don shares about his experiences, including a life-altering incident that marked a significant turning point in his perspective on safety. He also talks about his role …
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Britt Howard - The Passionate Journey of Safety Leadership: Serving Others is Serving Yourself
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41:21This episode is going to hit quite differently! Britt Howard is a gifted leader, mentor, and passionate advocate for safety and is journey is inspiring. His path from aspiring law enforcement officer to the Group Director Assurance at Worley is a testament to his dedication and resilience. Not just about safety procedures and regulations, it is abo…
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Chet Brandon - People-powered safety: engaging and empowering people to be a part of the solution to drive business success
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35:11We have Chet Brandon on the podcast today. Chet is an experienced sustainability and EHS executive known for his exemplary work across different industries The conversation covers Chet's personal journey, exploring his inspirations that led him to working in Safety, his work ethics, and his approach to ensuring sustainability and safety within orga…
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Carole Smets - People, Planet, Profit. The Intersection of Sustainability, Safety, and Success.
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23:12Carole Smets, a strong advocate for sustainable and safety practices in businesses, shares her career journey deeply aligned with a strong set of values and her firm belief that sustainability, safety and business success go hand in hand. From the very first strong statement to the last emotional story, we are treated with a series of invaluable in…
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Matthew Cox - Fostering a culture of safety: embracing competence, continuous learning, and multicultural insights
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24:17In this episode, Matt Cox, the deputy QHSC director for Veolia in the UAE, discusses his inspiring journey in the safety industry and the factors that motivated him to pursue a career in safety. Matt emphasizes the importance of considering the human condition in safety, treating everyone as human beings regardless of their position or hierarchy. H…
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Becky Peavler - Learning from within: How relationships and grassroots Initiatives can shape safety culture
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23:22Becky Peavler's journey from the military to her current role as global chief health and safety assurance at ConocoPhillips has shaped her leadership and emphasizes the importance of safety in companies. Safety is foundational for business efficiency and directly impacts the company's bottomline. Incidents can have serious consequences, from shutti…
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Islam Adra - Nurturing safety leadership and being a catalyst for change
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36:00In this episode, our guest Islam Adra shares his journey into the safety industry, From the significance of health and safety regulations in protecting workers and reducing injuries and deaths, to the growing issue of mental health and the potential costs companies face due to work-related accidents, diseases, or inadequate mental health support, I…
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Alicia Olo Martinez / JTI - People Centricity and adapting to different cultures of risk
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12:03From growing up in the north of Spain in a mining town and seeing first hand the devastating impact of poor safety measures, Alicia shares her personal journey in the safety space, challenges faced in implementing safety measures, best practices for enhancing safety culture, the use of tools and technologies, and the importance of people-centricity…
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Sebastien Chaigneau, BMI - Transforming HSE with Collaboration and Customer Focus
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25:47Sebastien Chaigneau, a renowned HSE professional, shares his very personal journey and insights on pursuing a career in safety. The conversation explores his motivation, challenges he faced in implementing safety measures, best practices in the field, and the importance of building networks as well as measuring impact of your plans. Sebastien also …
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Malcolm Staves, L'Oreal - Navigating the Safety Landscape: Leadership and Legacy
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34:07In our first episode of the Safety Heroes podcast, we have the pleasure of talking to Malcolm Staves, Global VP Health and Safety at L’Oréal, a luminary in the health and safety space, a TEDx speaker, and a recipient of the prestigious RoSPA Guardian Angel Award. A fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers, he “fell” into safety as he started f…
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