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Slip accidents are a major concern for businesses and individuals alike. But what if there was a proven, scientific way to drastically reduce their occurrence?
Today, I'm launching my book, "Prevent Slip Accidents with Slipology," which provides a practical framework for preventing slips, trips, and falls.
Get ready to learn about the Five A's, the Chimes, and the Goldilocks Principle â the tools you need to create a safer, more productive workplace.
Highlights:
- Why Slipology? Christian's personal experience led to a passion for tackling slip accidents, a topic often overlooked in the safety world.
- Common Misconceptions: We often underestimate the complexity and cost of slip accidents, and this book challenges these assumptions.
- The Five A's: Christian outlines a five-step method for preventing slip accidents â Assess, Amend, Advocate, Assure, and Affirm â a practical framework to implement in any organisation.
- Chimes: Understand the six key reasons for slips: contamination, footwear, individuals, maintenance, environment, and the surface itself.
- The Goldilocks Principle: Learn why perfection isn't necessary for a massive impact, and discover the "just right" approach for a 57% reduction in slip incidents.
- Beyond the Book: Christian shares his vision for a future where safety is seen as a driver of profit and purpose, not just a cost.
- Special Offer: Listen in for a special offer to get a free copy of the paperback version of the book!
Actions:
- Order now in Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHJJBRFR/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&sr=1-1
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Imagine a slip accident costing your organization over ÂŁ1 million. Not just in financial terms, but in the devastating impact on a life, a family, and your reputation.
This is the reality of slip accidents, and in this episode of the Safety and Risk Success Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the slippery world of slip safety, with a preview of the first five chapters of Christianâs new book, "Prevent Slip Accidents with Slipology".
Highlights:
- The ÂŁ1 Million Slip: A real-life case study reveals the devastating cost of slip accidents, not just financially, but also in terms of human suffering and reputational damage.
- Slipology: This revolutionary method offers a scientific approach to tackling slip accidents, providing a clear roadmap to achieving significant reductions in risk.
- The Slip Problem: Unpacking the common misconceptions that hold us back from making real progress in slip safety:
1. Slips are simple: The reality is that slip prevention is subtle and requires a deeper understanding.
2. Slips are low cost: Insurance only covers a fraction of the true cost, including human suffering and potential criminal fines.
3. Slips are impossible to prevent: Numerous case studies showcase the effectiveness of a systematic approach, achieving 50% plus reductions in slip incidents.
4. Slips are paltry: The human impact of slips is undeniable, ranging from minor injuries to life-altering disabilities.
- Beyond the Basics: This episode is your call to action to move beyond the traditional and often inadequate slip prevention measures.
Join Christian on the 18th of September for a special Safety Roundtable episode dedicated to the launch of "Prevent Slip Accidents with Slipology".
Event Link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/booklaunch-preventslipaccidents7237192116316049410/
You'll have the opportunity to learn more about the book, ask questions, and discover how you can start implementing Slip-ology in your own organization.
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Slips, trips and falls are a global problem, costing businesses billions in insurance claims and impacting the safety of millions of workers. Join us as we delve into this pressing issue with Marcel Engels, a leading expert in slip resistance research, who sheds light on the complexities of slip safety and the challenges faced in preventing these accidents.
Highlights:
- A Global Problem: Slip accidents are a major cause of injuries and insurance claims worldwide.
- The Importance of Surface: Choosing the right surface for the application is crucial, and proper cleaning and maintenance are essential for maintaining slip resistance.
- A Complex System: There is no "one size fits all" solution for slip prevention. Multiple factors, including surface characteristics, user behavior, and environmental conditions, must be considered.
- International Differences: Slip resistance standards and testing methods vary from country to country, making it challenging to develop global solutions.
- The Need for Data: More research is needed to understand the durability and wear of different flooring materials, and to develop more accurate and reliable testing methods.
Quotes:
"There is no wrong tile, only a wrong tile for the wrong application."
"Every surface has its own specific behaviour regarding slip resistance and wear."
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Marcel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-engels-0a163127/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Is safety just a cost centre, or can it actually drive your bottom line?
Join Christian in this Safety Roundtable session as he discusses and explores the question: Can you get a financial return on investment from safety? Hear from safety professionals around the world as they share their insights, experiences, and strategies for demonstrating the tangible benefits of a strong safety culture.
Highlights:
- The overwhelming answer: While not every safety initiative guarantees an immediate ROI, the consensus is a resounding "yes!"
- Data is crucial: Demonstrating the cost of accidents and near misses helps make the case for investment.
- Beyond the obvious: Explore a range of tangible benefits beyond accident prevention, including improved employee morale, productivity, retention, reputation, and insurance premiums.
- Engage your frontline: Tap into the expertise of your workers to identify risks and develop solutions for a more effective and collaborative approach.
- Think long-term: Focus on building a safety culture that drives positive change for both your organisation and your employees.
Quotes:
"The number one reason for the improvement [in absenteeism rate], they believe, is because of health and safety improvements." â Mike
"If you don't link your performance and health and safety performance to numbers, you will lose important stakeholders, especially the finance team versus the leadership team." â Jones
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Tired of traditional, inaccurate methods of managing Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)?
Join us as we chat with Andrei Feraru, innovator and winner of the BSI Innovation Award for Product Safety, who's revolutionising HAVS prevention through data-driven technology. Discover how his innovative solution is changing the game for businesses, workers, and the future of workplace safety.
Highlights:
- HAVS is a major problem: Over 2 million people in the UK alone are exposed to daily vibration at work.
- Traditional methods fall short: Manufacturers' datasheets and estimations based on self-reported exposure are unreliable.
- Data is king: Feraru's technology measures vibration, grip force, posture, and time of exposure to provide personalised insights.
- A game changer for businesses: Data-driven insights empower companies to identify the root cause of HAVS, implement effective control measures, and improve worker safety and productivity.
- The future is automated: AI and data will automate the HAVS risk assessment process, creating a safer and more efficient workplace
Quotes:
"People are still claiming cases of HAVS even though the tools were improving. So there was clearly something wrong in this industry."
"Data is everything. In a few years, if you don't have data on your business processes, you'll be like not having a website or a camera on your phone."
Actions:
- Connect with Andrei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-m-feraru/
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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What can you learn from how heritage and natural landscape sites balance safety and allowing visitors to experience their unique charm?
Join Christian in conversation with Adele Masztalerz, Head of Safety at WWT, as they share five essential lessons on managing safety in these unique environments. Discover strategies to foster a welcoming atmosphere while effectively mitigating risks. Explore cutting-edge techniques in risk assessment and learn how cross-organisational collaboration can elevate safety standards for all. Whether you're a safety professional, site manager, or passionate about heritage preservation, this discussion offers valuable insights you wonât want to miss.
Highlights:
- Safety as an Enabler, not a Blocker: Learn how safety measures can enhance visitor experiences at heritage and conservation sites, allowing meaningful engagement while managing risks effectively.
- Collaboration and Peer Support: Discover the importance of collaboration and shared best practices among organisations, leading to consistent safety standards and a supportive community.
- Taking a Zonal Approach to Risk: Explore the zonal approach to risk management, transitioning from controlled areas to wilder landscapes, enabling safe exploration while acknowledging inherent risks.
- Balancing Safety with the Visitor Experience: Understand how safety is integrated into visitor management without compromising the experience. Risk management is tailored to various demographics, ensuring everyone enjoys these spaces safely.
- Innovative Risk Management Techniques: Learn how technology and creative thinking are employed to manage risks, including data-driven visitor tracking and inventive solutions for addressing natural hazards.
Quotes:
âSafety by stealth is key. Itâs about enabling experiences, not restricting them.â
âCollaboration and shared knowledge are the backbone of effective safety management in our sector.â
Actions:
- Connect with Adele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-masztalerz-cenvh-fcieh-cmiosh-ba6b66260/
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Ready to level-up your safety leadership?
Hugh Maxwell, a global safety expert, joins the Safety and Risk Success podcast to share his insights on mentorship, leveraging technology, and building a more effective safety culture. This episode is packed with practical advice you can use today to drive real change in your organization.
Highlights:
- Global Safety Landscape: UK Safety is not as good as we think: 1.8 million work-related illnesses & 135 deaths annually.
- Developing Leaders: Move away from policing to enabling; safety is an enabler, not a barrier.
- Mentorship: Mentoring is key to fostering growth and achieving balance in work and life.
- Lumina Spark: A psychometric tool that helps individuals understand their own strengths and weaknesses and learn to work effectively with others.
- Younger Generations: Young safety professionals are passionate and tech-savvy, embrace their skills and drive innovation.
- Technology as an Enabler: Embrace technology for improving safety performance, but don't let it create complacency.
- The Importance of Humility: Never stop learning, accept that we don't have all the answers, and be open to different perspectives.
Actions:
- Connect with Hugh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-maxwell/
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Is your safety program just lucky, or is it truly effective?
This Safety and Risk Success podcast tackles the complex topic of Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention, challenging the notion that safety is solely a matter of chance. Daryl Wake, an expert in organizational safety from Dekra, provides insightful data and analysis, urging organizations to move beyond traditional safety metrics and adopt a more proactive approach to SIF prevention.
Highlights:
- The "Triangle Within the Triangle": Traditional safety triangles underestimate the likelihood of SIF events, with a significant percentage of incidents having the potential to be far more serious.
- The Importance of High-Risk Situations: Routine work, even if hazardous, often doesn't trigger SIF concern, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of "normal" operations.
- Focus on Corrective Actions: Organizations should shift their focus from people-focused corrective actions (training, PPE) to risk-focused ones, targeting the root causes of SIF potential.
- Leadership's Role is Crucial: Senior leadership must be educated and invested in SIF prevention, sponsoring programs and promoting a culture of safety.
- Data Analysis & Visibility: Organizations should track SIF exposure, actual and potential, and clearly define their definition of life-threatening and life-altering incidents.
- Know Your Precursors: Identify and address the specific high-risk situations, management controls, and cultural factors that contribute to SIF potential within your organization.
- Integrate SIF into Existing Systems: Don't create a separate SIF program, instead, integrate its principles into your existing safety management system and processes.
Actions:
- Connect with Daryl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darylwake/
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Ready to armour up your organisation against the growing threat of cybercrime?
Joining us this week for our Safety and Risk Success Podcast is René-Sylvain Bédard, a world-renowned IT specialist and CEO of Indominus. With over 25 years of experience as a technical architect, René shares his insights on how to build a robust cybersecurity strategy for any size business.
Highlights:
- The Impact of Cybercrime: A real-life incident: a small engineering firm loses over $500,000 and faces a month of disruption due to a single employee clicking on a malicious email.
- Cybercrime is a Big Business: The dark web is the third largest global economy, with organised criminal gangs and state-sponsored groups targeting both small and large organisations.
- The Human Element: 92% of CEOs are not technology-centric, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks. A lack of awareness and investment in cybersecurity is a major obstacle.
- Layered Defence: Just like Swiss cheese, multiple layers of cybersecurity are needed, as no single solution is foolproof. This includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, firewalls, and secure identity management.
- The Rise of AI: AI is being used by cybercriminals to create more sophisticated and targeted attacks. AI-powered malware can bypass traditional security measures.
- The Future of Cybersecurity: Quantum computing poses a significant threat to existing encryption systems, but also offers hope for eradicating cybercrime by decrypting the dark web.
- Secure by Design: René-Sylvain's book provides a framework for business leaders to build a culture of cybersecurity, with a clear roadmap for prevention and mitigation.
Actions:
- Connect with René: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsbedard/
- Take the Indominus ScoreCard: https://bulletin.indominus.ms/devices-secured
- Stay tuned for René-Sylvain's upcoming book, "SECURE by Design: A leader's guide to keeping cybercriminals out of your business", available in August 2024 on Amazon.
- Connect with Chrisitan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Is compliance enough to keep your workplace safe?
This week on the Safety and Risk Success podcast, we're diving deep into the compliance fog and exploring what it truly takes to create a proactive and thriving safety culture.
Join us as we unpack the challenges and benefits of going beyond mere box-ticking and discover how to empower your workforce to embrace safety as a core value.
Highlights:
- The definition of compliance: Compliance with health and safety standards should be an ongoing process.
- Compliance as a trap: Compliance is essential, but it can lead to a false sense of security, box-ticking mentality, and low workforce engagement.
- The compliance fog: The compliance fog refers to a mindset that focuses solely on minimum requirements, sometimes leading to a feeling that âas long as Iâm compliant, Iâm doing enoughâ.
- Moving beyond compliance: To truly drive safety, we must go beyond compliance and focus on proactively managing risks, fostering a positive safety culture, and innovating.
- The benefits of moving beyond compliance: Benefits include improved risk management, a more positive safety culture, innovation, and reduced costs.
- The importance of data: Use data to understand the level of risk within your workplace.
- Donât rely on signs alone: Wet floor signs are a symptom of a problem and shouldnât be seen as a solution in themselves.
- Consider social impact: When implementing safety measures, consider the social impact of your actions, and how they can potentially affect the people working and interacting within your space.
- Importance of the human element: Human factors play a huge role in safety incidents.
- The importance of a pendulum test: To measure slip resistance and ensure safety, use a pendulum test.
- The importance of going beyond compliance: The safety industry needs to reclaim its expertise and focus on going beyond compliance.
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Tired of safety being seen as just a box to tick? Want to make it a strategic advantage for your business? Then you need to hear this episode. Join us as Adam Clarke, a health and safety veteran with 20 years of experience, shares his secrets for transforming safety into a powerful force for success. From building personal connections to understanding your audience, heâll show you how to influence and engage with your business to drive change.
Highlights:
- Personal Connection: Start with a personal story: it resonates more than regulations.
- Understand Your Audience: Align with business goals and priorities.
- Be Proactive: Don't wait for accidents to happen. Engage early.
- Curiosity is Key: Be interested in the business and how it operates.
- Go Beyond Policy: Implement systems and processes that work in practice.
- The Power of One: One person can make a massive difference.
- Leverage Technology: AI and other tools can support learning.
- Network Internally: Build relationships and gain visibility.
- Embrace the Learning Curve: Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
- Move Beyond Compliance: Focus on driving real, tangible results.
- Find Your Voice: Communicate in a language that your business understands.
- Donât Give Up: Keep pushing for safety as a value-add.
Actions:
- Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjclarke/
- Connect with Chrisitan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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For this episode of the Safety and Risk Success Podcast, Christian shares actionable strategies to prevent slips, trips, and falls, with a focus on the rail sector. Get ready to implement some of these tips today!
Highlights:
- Slips, trips, and falls are a major cause of injuries in the rail sector: 67% of severe passenger injuries in stations.
- Slips are more common than trips: 30%-33% of reported RIDDOR incidents are slips, trips, and falls.
- Slips are more complex to mitigate than trips: You need to take a scientific approach.
- Trip hazards can be identified and mitigated through the "TIDY" method: Tidy, Identify, Route, Plan.
- Slip hazards need to be assessed using "Slipology": Assess, Amend, Advocate, Assure, Affirm.
- It's important to understand that the risk of slips can be significantly reduced: 85% reductions have been seen in swimming pools and hotels.
- We can identify slip risks with the "CHIMES" method: Contamination, Heal, Individual, Maintenance, Environment, Surface.
- A pendulum test helps identify the slip resistance of flooring: Floors that donât meet the required PTV level could cause falls.
- The most common slip hazards are in 5% of areas: Entrance matting, washrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, loading bays.
- Signs on their own are not enough: Theyâre only needed in a few cases, namely during cleaning, and immediately after a spillage.
- Wet-floor signage is a symptom of a problem: Always look beyond the sign.
- Christian has helped over 1,000 organisations assess slip risks: His Slip Prevention Scorecard can help you assess the slip resistance of your organisation.
- Don't delay tackling slip risks: There's a lot you can do to reduce risk.
Actions:
Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Christian chats with John Barnacle-Bowd, from RS Group, a leader in the health and safety PPE market. They discuss the findings from RS Groupâs second annual health and safety survey and Johnâs insights on a range of issues, including the lack of KPIs in some organisations, the importance of sustainable PPE, and the ever-increasing demand for mental wellbeing. This episode explores how safety professionals can strive for excellence, best practice, and community to improve the overall landscape of health and safety.
Highlights
- Survey: The second annual survey focused on PPE.
- KPIs: A high proportion of organisations donât have KPIs for health and safety.
- Womenâs PPE: Itâs an important issue, but not being addressed by many organisations.
- Sustainability: Organisations are interested in sustainable PPE, but not in the purchasing decision.
- Mental wellbeing: 76% of respondents highlighted its importance.
- Sharing best practice: Itâs crucial for improving health and safety, but more can be done.
- Community: Building a safety community is key for improving the sector.
- Learning and development: The importance of continual learning and development to stay ahead of the curve in a fast-paced industry.
- Key Takeaways: Talk to each other. Get the training. Talk to experts. Share best practice.
Actions:
- RS Report Link: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/m/hs-industry-report
- Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-barnacle-bowd-88594215/
- John's LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12899500/
- Connect with Chrisitan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Ever wondered how to get your insurer to fund safety improvements? Well, we've got the answer for you! In this episode of the Safety and Risk Success Podcast, we unpack the concept of the "Insurer Carrot," a little-known secret that can help you secure the funding you need to improve safety in your business.
Highlights:
- Insurers care about safety because it reduces their costs. : Safety improvements are profitable for insurers.
- Insurance companies are looking for ways to reduce claims. : They want to see a lower cost of claims and a higher trading profit.
- There are many ways that insurers will fund safety projects. : They may offer bursaries for driver training, safety equipment, etc.
- Make sure your risk management is good. : They are more likely to fund your projects if you have a strong risk management system.
- Insurance companies are looking for quick wins to reduce claims. : Focus on projects that can immediately impact claims.
- Make the case to your broker. : Explain how safety improvements will help their bottom line.
- Thereâs a financial case to be made for proactive safety. : You can save the insurance company money, which is important to them.
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Christian welcomes Anna Keen, a safety and sustainability specialist who recently launched her own business after a 20-year career. Anna shares her insightful perspective on the challenges faced by professionals in the âsticky middleâ of their careers, those who are stuck between entry-level roles and leadership positions. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts, continuous learning, and how organisations can better support these individuals to unlock their potential.
Highlights:
- The Sticky Middle: A unique set of challenges for professionals stuck in mid-career: stuck in org charts, lacking skills for advancement, or isolated in silos.
- Beyond Skills: Focusing solely on technical skills is insufficient. We need to tap into deeper rooted identity, values, and limiting beliefs to create true change.
- Shifting Mindset: Moving away from binary thinking and embracing curiosity as an expert, combined with a willingness to challenge assumptions, leads to growth.
- Personal Responsibility: Individuals must recognise the power of their own actions in creating change. If you want to create positive change in your organisation, first, change yourself.
- The Drama Triangle: This model highlights the need for professionals to move beyond the âheroâ, âvictimâ, and âvillainâ roles to an empowered, âhappens by us, not to usâ mindset.
- The R-Rate of Safety: How we influence others, whether consciously or unconsciously, is crucial. Strive to positively impact colleagues and build trust, not perpetuate stereotypes.
- Embracing Failure: Learning from mistakes and failures, rather than solely focusing on successes, is critical for growth.
- The Future of Safety: AI and technology will reshape the industry. Professionals must adapt and focus on their unique human-centered skills like communication and leadership.
- Supporting the Sticky Middle: Organisations must create development pathways and open dialogues to support mid-career professionals and address their unique needs.
Actions:
Connect with Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-keen-6159687/
Connect with Chrisitan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
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Christian discussed the critical transition from a safety professional to a safety leader. The discussion explored the differences between the two roles, the importance of this transition, and practical steps that safety professionals can take to develop the skills and mindset needed to become leaders.
Highlights:
- Defining the safety leader: Participants shared their thoughts on what makes a safety leader, including inspiring, motivating, creating a safety culture, and influencing senior leaders.
- The transition from safety professional to safety leader: The conversation delved into the shift from technical safety skills to soft skills like influence, communication, and strategic thinking.
- Benefits of becoming a safety leader: Personal benefits like increased influence, career advancement, and recognition were highlighted, alongside organisational benefits like improved safety culture, productivity, and employee engagement.
- The importance of communication: Participants emphasized the importance of effectively communicating safety issues to all levels of the organisation, tailoring the message to different audiences.
- Building relationships and influence: The discussion focused on developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and understanding their needs and motivations.
- Measuring success: The need for both lagging and leading indicators was discussed, with an emphasis on celebrating positive outcomes and recognising progress.
- Being a safety leader in practice: Participants shared their experiences, including the importance of personal development, the need to be a business partner, and the challenges of convincing organisations to prioritise safety.
- Developing leadership skills: The session offered advice on pursuing leadership training, building relationships, and being open and transparent.
- Next episode preview: The next Safety Roundtable will focus on "The Insurer Carrot," discussing how to secure funding for safety improvements from insurance companies.Actions:
Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/ -
Can technology truly revolutionize safety? Join Christian and Ronan Finnegan, co-founder of spacebands for a fascinating discussion on the evolving world of safety technology. Ronan dives into the innovative features of spacebands, offering valuable insights into the challenges of adoption and the critical role of human expertise in navigating this rapidly changing landscape.
Highlights:
- spacebands: A wearable safety device designed to track and alert employees in real-time to various hazards, with features covering loud noise, PPE compliance, unauthorised access, and more.
- Privacy First: spacebands prioritises data privacy, working offline with no GPS or internet connectivity, focusing on user trust and empowerment.
- Technology as an Aid: Ronan champions technology as a tool to assist safety professionals, not replace them. Human interaction, trust, and emotional intelligence remain vital.
- Shifting Mindset: Safety professionals need to embrace a âwhat's in it for me?â approach when introducing new technologies, understanding the end-userâs needs and motivations.
- Data Refinement: Data, like oil, needs refinement to become valuable. Reporting and analysis are critical to turning raw data into actionable insights.
- Gamifying Safety Performance: spacebands aims to gamify safety performance through anonymised data, enabling benchmarking against industry standards and providing clear feedback on the effectiveness of safety initiatives.
- Future Proofing: The future of safety tech holds immense potential for continuous development and innovation, enabling the integration of diverse hazard monitoring and data analysis.
- Embracing Technology: The health and safety profession should embrace technology to streamline administrative tasks, free up time for impactful work, and enhance overall safety performance.Actions:
Website: https://www.spacebands.com/
Connect with Ronan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronanfinnegan/
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This Safety Roundtable discussion delves into stark statistics highlighting the persistent number of workplace fatalities and injuries, prompting a critical examination of current safety practices and the gap between perception and reality. Christian and a panel of safety professionals explore the challenges of achieving true safety and share insights on how to drive meaningful improvements.
Highlights:
- Sobering Reality: Millions of life-changing workplace incidents occur each year, with thousands of direct and indirect fatalities, highlighting a persistent safety challenge.
- Defining Safety: True safety encompasses both physical and psychological well-being, ensuring workers can perform their tasks without harm and return home healthy.
- COVID-19 Disconnect: The pandemic revealed a disconnect between perception and reality, with heightened safety perceptions despite an increase in incidents. This disparity underscores the challenge of effectively assessing and prioritising comparative risks.
- Challenging Assumptions: Tim advocates for a "show me" approach, urging supervisors and managers to actively verify safety measures are properly implemented and not simply assumed to be in place.
- Measuring Inputs: Christian underscores the importance of measuring input metrics alongside output metrics to gain a comprehensive understanding of safety performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Looking in the Mirror: Christian challenges listeners to reflect on their own practices and consider whether they may be inadvertently contributing to the illusion of safety by focusing on familiar approaches without seeking external perspectives and data-driven insights.
Actions:Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
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Is your organisation's safety performance truly in your control? This weekâs podcast challenges conventional thinking, exploring the powerful influence of external factors on workplace safety. Joining host Christian Harris is Tanya Jenke, a PhD researcher from Corus, who reveals intriguing findings about how economic cycles and even the COVID-19 pandemic have shaped safety outcomes.
Highlights:
- External Influences: External factors like economic cycles and global events significantly impact safety performance, often in unexpected ways.
- Industry Nuances: Each industry responds differently to external factors, showcasing the importance of industry-specific analysis and interventions.
- Underreporting: Economic downturns can exacerbate underreporting of injuries, hindering accurate risk assessment and proactive safety measures.
- Shifting Focus: The persistent plateau in serious injuries and fatalities necessitates a shift in safety priorities, moving away from over-reliance on injury-based KPIs and towards proactive SIF prevention strategies.
- Redefining Zero Harm: The concept of zero harm requires clearer definition and a nuanced approach, recognising that some level of harm is inevitable while prioritising efforts towards preventing serious injuries and fatalities.
- Empowering Safety Professionals: Organisations should empower safety professionals with greater decision-making authority and board-level representation to drive meaningful change.
Join us for a Webinar!
Tanya Jenke and Christian Harris will be co-hosting a webinar on Serious Injuries, Fatalities, Technological Trends and Legal Implications on 21st May. Don't miss this opportunity to dive deeper into these critical topics.
Register now at: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4560885/FCB7FF81F1BDFD7AA9986B2D4367EC77?partnerref=may21partner
Actions:
Connect with Tanya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyabose/
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Alastair Davey shares his insights and experiences to help us understand how integrating safety strategically can not only mitigate risks but also enhance business efficiency and employee well-being.
Episode Highlights:
- Defining Strategic Safety: Alastair explains what strategic safety means in the modern workplace and how it differs from traditional safety practices.
- Leadership's Role in Safety Culture: Insights into how leaders at all levels can influence and cultivate a culture that prioritizes safety as a fundamental value.
- Effective Risk Management: Alastair discusses the best practices in risk assessment and management, emphasizing the importance of proactive rather than reactive strategies.
- Real-world Success Stories: Hear about successful safety initiatives Alastair has led or witnessed, detailing the challenges overcome and the outcomes achieved.
- Engaging Employees: Techniques for engaging employees in safety initiatives to ensure widespread adoption and adherence to safety protocols.
- Regulatory Compliance and Beyond: A look at meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements to not only comply with the law but also create a safer workplace.
- Technology in Safety: Exploration of new technologies that are pushing the boundaries of whatâs possible in workplace safety and risk management.
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