Manufacturing Safety: Insights and Innovations with Chris Newson

What if the biggest obstacle to workplace safety isn’t the machinery, but the culture?

In this eye-opening episode, we pull back the curtain on the manufacturing industry with expert Chris Newson from Make UK. Discover the surprising truths behind safety in one of the UK's most high-risk sectors, and learn how the same strategies can transform safety in any organisation—regardless of the industry you're in. Ready to rethink safety from the ground up?

Episode Highlights:

• Chris's Personal Journey: How a significant incident 20 years ago sparked Chris’s passion for health and safety.
• Pressure vs. Safety: The delicate balance between meeting tight production deadlines and ensuring worker safety.
• Make UK’s Role: How this trade organisation supports manufacturing safety, including policy advocacy and consultancy services.
• Manufacturing Safety Stats: Key figures on manufacturing-related injuries and fatalities, highlighting where the sector stands.
• The Safety Culture Challenge: Moving beyond compliance to embed true safety culture within manufacturing environments.
• Leadership & Behaviour: The critical role of leadership in driving safety behaviours and fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Success Stories: Real-world examples of companies transforming their safety performance by focusing on culture and leadership.
• Emerging Technologies: How AI and automation are changing the landscape of risk management in manufacturing.
• Lessons for All Sectors: What non-manufacturing industries can learn from manufacturing’s process-driven approach to safety.

Actions:

• Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-newson-beng-hons-cfiosh-piema-7b9a3734/
• Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/