Safety Heroes - the Health, Safety, and Environment Podcast Mousa Yassin

In 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 Italy. 
Working for Saipem for over 18 years, he has been instrumental in evolving their safety culture through innovative programs that blend emotional engagement with effective leadership training, making Saipem a model for safety performance in the industry. 
Davide delves into the intricacies of the Leadership and Safety Program he helped develop, which is recognized for its unique approach to cultivating a mature safety culture within organisations. This program, marked by its strategic workshops and training sessions, emphasises emotional intelligence and behavioural change, aiming to transform organisational leaders into safety champions. 
Davide's passion extends beyond corporate borders as he discusses the influence of safety practices on broader societal well-being, underscoring the universal applicability of emotional and behavioural cues in safety leadership across different cultures. 
The episode wraps up with Davide reflecting on the global impact of safety leadership and offering valuable insights for leaders aspiring to integrate health and safety values into their management approach. He encourages embracing intrinsic values alongside extrinsic motivations, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration that transcends workplace boundaries to influence societal safety norms. 
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Today 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 journey, Gokhan emphasises the importance of continuous learning and the value of stepping out of the comfort zone. His executive education at Harvard Business School heralded a pivotal shift, particularly in appreciating the potential of AI and digital transformation to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
Gokhan's story brings a plethora of insights into the inner workings of health and safety leadership, and leadership as a whole, suggesting that nurturing leadership skills could be a transformative step for professionals in the field;
but also covers some fascinating concepts and programs such as the Hearts and Minds program and the 5 steps of organisational maturity.
And how immersive technologies can engage employees more effectively than traditional methods, marking a significant shift towards adopting new tools for better compliance and safety outcomes. His experience implies a broader application and necessity for innovation in safety training within various industries.
Dive in,
you are in for a treat.

To follow Gokhan's journey, you can find him on LinkedIn.
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This 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 awareness, and the capacity to make a positive impact aligns with broader discussions on the value of safety within organisational structures, countering perceptions of safety as merely a cost centre. 
The dialogue also unfolds around the importance of creating a culture of sharing within companies, where shared experiences and practices contribute to collective learning and improvement; initiatives like the 'care moment project' and systematic sharing of good practices across Uniper, as an example, are aimed at developing a proactive, caring culture that transcends mere compliance with safety regulations. The conversation then goes on to the idea of integrating exchange and collaboration both within and beyond company boundaries, illustrating a broader vision of safety management as a collaborative, evolving field. 
This episode with Thomas Burgdorff presents a nuanced exploration of the health and safety space, highlighting the critical role of diverse experiences, a caring approach, and the importance of continuous learning, sharing, and collaboration.
The discussion offers valuable takeaways for professionals across industries, reinforcing the idea that health and safety are not just regulatory obligations but integral to the well-being of workers and the long-term success of organisations.

To follow Thomas' journey, find him on LinkedIn.
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Maite 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 good contaminates the good”, and the global perspective on workplace safety.
Maite emphasises the role of empathy, understanding, and collaboration in creating safer work environments; the importance of operations learning, and really including the shop floor in conversations.

The episode also highlights the need for holistic safety approaches in organisations, where safety is integrated into all aspects of operations. Maite's insights on curiosity, learning from others, and the long-term importance of prioritising people's well-being provide valuable lessons for building a safety-conscious culture as an integral part of and not in isolation from every other goal within an organisation.

“How can we do this? But also doing it safely!”

To follow Maite's journey, find her on LinkedIn.
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This 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 on empowering people beyond the obvious safety measures and really fostering a culture where mental, physical wellbeing, prevention, and an all-encompassing caring package can lead to not only creating safe workplaces but efficient organisations.
He discusses the significance of empathy in leadership and leveraging his unique background as a medical professional to foster understanding, compassion, and leadership skills. 
He also highlights the need for management involvement and responsibility, a local approach to environmental and people protection, and the impact on product development and business performance. 
Through personal stories and experience, Dr Franke shares his vision of risk assessment and incident investigation, the need to rid of bias, and the psychological impact of serious incidents in the workplace.
Finally, he leaves us with some sound advice around the importance of remaining curious, resilient, and embracing new technological advancements like artificial intelligence for enhanced people management.
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In 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 basic form to embracing safety across all functions, the conversation covers aspects around leadership roles in safety, practical insights for implementing safety, and the challenges of recognition in safety functions. 
Thorsten emphasised the need for proactive safety measures, avoiding complacency, and understanding the holistic approach to safety management. 
The episode once more highlights the critical role of safety leaders in fostering a culture of responsibility and the continuous pursuit of improvement in safety practices.

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