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Accidents Aren’t Inevitable: Changing the Safety Narrative, With Rebecca Hickman

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Accidents aren’t just bad luck, they’re often the result of choices, systems, and missed opportunities. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Rebecca Hickman, CEO of RoSPA, who shares how we can flip the script on safety. We challenge the outdated mindset that accidents “just happen” and explore the transformative idea of whole life safety, keeping people safe not just at work, but everywhere. With eye-opening stats and compelling case studies, Rebecca brings a fresh, evidence-based perspective and a passionate call to arms: it’s time to expect more from our safety culture.

Episode Highlights

Whole life safety explained: Why it’s time to stop siloing workplace and personal safety
Staggering stat: 80% of accidental deaths among working-age people happen outside of work
From road to home: How RoSPA’s roots in road safety evolved into a full-spectrum mission
Prevention works: One simple 1917 campaign slashed deaths by 70%—and that ethos still drives RoSPA
Skills gap meets safety: Safer people are easier to retain and harder to replace
Driving dangers: Most workers’ riskiest task isn’t on-site—it’s behind the wheel
Beyond box-ticking: Why emotional buy-in beats compliance in pushing culture forward
Falls & fatalities: 700 deaths a year in English homes from stairs alone—mostly preventable
Not just another initiative: How whole life safety feeds ESG, wellbeing, and long-term business value
The RosPA advantage: Tools, campaigns, and award schemes to engage teams and drive progress
Your 60-second CEO pitch: Rebecca’s elevator-ready argument for adopting whole life safety now

Actions:

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Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-hickman-6a888974/
Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/

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