Health & Safety Matters Podcast HSM Podcast

In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with NEBOSH CEO Andy Shenstone to discuss details of the new NEBOSH strategy. 

Mark also covers the latest news in the OSH sector including stories on Employers failing to protect its drivers, No Falls Week and also the findings of RS’ 2024 Health & Safety report Striving for Excellence.

In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with Intelex’s Trevor Bronson and discusses what’s changed in health and safety over the last five years, what should be the focus of OSH professionals leaders moving forwards and also the impact of technology on the world of health and safety.

Mark also covers the latest industry news, which includes the BSIF identifying a number of non-compliant PPE products in recent tests it has conducted, new laws aimed at protecting retail workers, the worrying results of a recent poll showing that maintenance professionals are unsure on how to comply with the new Building Safety Act, and three new trustees are appointed at NEBOSH.

In episode 37, host Mark Sennett chats with Martor UK’s Tom Turner about the importance of using suitable safety knives. He also explains how much of an impact safety knives have across UK business and the impacts of workers getting cut injuries using unsafe equipment.

Mark also covers the latest industry news including the launch of No Falls Week, the first female CEO of RoSPA, and new research that reveals almost 1 in 3 employees (31%) have experienced at least one form of microaggression or discriminatory behaviour from their manager in the past six months.

In Episode 36, host Mark Sennett sits down with David Bishop, the event director of the Health and Safety Event, who explains why the event is now a must-attend for any OSH professional.

Mark also covers all the latest industry news including Non-registered PPE providers failing BSIF tests, a new report shows poor mental health is having a damaging effect across the UK, news of BSIF Alan Murray announcing his retirement and much more.

In this episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with BSIF CEO Alan Murray to discuss the newly formed Occupational Safety & Health Stakeholder Alliance. Alan explains why it has been set up, who is involved and what are the Alliance’s objectives.

Mark then covers all the latest news including early findings from HSE’s Dust Kills campaign, frontline workers face monthly operational issues and the new IOSH President Elect outlines her aims for her new role.

In this episode, host Mark Sennett chat with 3M’s George Elliott about how has the pandemic affected the respiratory industry in the UK and the importance of only using safe and compliant RPE.

Mark also covers the latest news in the sector, which includes the Indefinite extension for the use of CE marking, £14million fine following the fatal Croydon tram crash and the shock findings of a BOHS report into women’s health in the workplace.