Safety And Risk Success

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Bring the benefits of proactive safety and risk management to life, through insights, experiences and stories. Every week, host Christian Harris - the UK's leading slips, trips and falls specialist - presents a new episode, typically with expert guests, to discuss: - Safety - Health - Wellbeing - Insurance - Risk management - Claims defensibility

  1. 1D AGO

    The Rise of Ethical Hackers: How Gamers Are Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity, With Fergus Hay

    A teenager in a hoodie hacking systems in a dark bedroom has become the cultural stereotype. But what if that picture is completely wrong? What if the world's next generation of cybersecurity defenders are actually sitting in front of Roblox, Minecraft or Call of Duty right now, developing the exact skills governments and organisations desperately need. My guest Fergus Hay, co-founder and CEO of The Hacking Games, believes we are witnessing a massive shift in how cyber talent is discovered and developed. Millions of young gamers are building problem solving, pattern recognition and creative thinking skills every day. The challenge is not whether this talent exists, but whether we guide it towards protecting society rather than exploiting it. We talk about the real risks young people face online, how criminal networks actively recruit talented teenage hackers, and why parents, educators and employers need to rethink how they view gaming, neurodiversity and talent. Fergus also shares how The Hacking Games is identifying young ethical hackers and connecting them with opportunities in cybersecurity, defence and technology. Highlights: Ethical hacking explained: using creativity to break systems and improve them Gaming and cyber skills: puzzle solving, pattern spotting and teamwork The scale of gaming: 3.3 billion gamers globally, 93 percent of Gen Z play Recruitment risk: cybercriminals targeting talented teenagers online Parenting in the digital world: engage with children in their gaming environments Neurodiversity advantage: pattern recognition and creative thinking in cyber roles Alternative career paths: cybersecurity apprenticeships beyond traditional university routes The Hacking Games mission: identifying and directing young talent into ethical cybersecurity careers. Resources and actions: Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ Connect with Fergus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergus-hay-013a41/   Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/

    21 min

  2. FEB 27

    Psychological Safety in Risk Leadership: Culture, Inclusion and Change, With Sharon Sharples

    Psychological safety gets talked about a lot in risk circles, but what does it really look like when you move beyond policy documents and into real culture change? A conversation with Sharon Sharples at Risk Europe sparked a refreshingly honest exchange about inclusion, leadership, and the human side of risk. From employee resource groups to speaking up processes and the reality of hybrid working pressures, Sharon shares practical insight shaped by years inside a heavily regulated financial services environment. What stood out most was the reminder that risk professionals are not here to block progress but to enable better outcomes for people, customers and the wider Organisation. If you care about culture, collaboration and building workplaces where people feel safe to contribute, there is plenty here to reflect on. Highlights Risk as opportunity: balancing protection with business growth Psychological safety culture: people first, not just compliance Employee resource groups: building belonging and inclusion Staff surveys and listening groups: tracking early warning signals Hybrid working challenges: supporting carers and working parents Risk leaders as partners: adding insight rather than blocking Test and learn mindset: piloting ideas before full investment Collective progress across industries: sharing initiatives openly  Resources and actions: Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-sharples-44829b21/ Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/

    19 min

  3. FEB 20

    Why All Safety Professionals Should Be in a State of Chronic Unease, with John Barclay

    What if the real risk in safety isn't what you see, but what you assume is already under control? This conversation challenged some deeply held beliefs about leadership, risk and effectiveness. John Barclay joined me to unpack why activity doesn't always equal impact, why experienced organisations still face serious incidents, and why a little healthy discomfort might be exactly what keeps people safe. From exposure thinking to trust, curiosity and making the safest way the easiest way, there's plenty here to reflect on if you genuinely want to move beyond surface-level safety and focus on what truly prevents harm. Highlights Chronic unease: absence of harm doesn't mean presence of safety Exposure focus: manage risk sources, not just injury numbers Control effectiveness: present, understood, effective, followed Workforce involvement: design safety with people doing the work Leadership curiosity: ask what makes processes difficult Trust and honesty: high trust drives safer decision making Safety investment: reduce waste and reinvest in engineering controls Make safety easier: safest way must be simplest way to work Resources and actions: Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-barclay-13359b1a/   Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/

    47 min

  4. FEB 13

    The Skills EHS Leaders Urgently Need in 2026

    For years, being technically strong, compliance-focused and armed with the right certificates was enough to build a solid career in safety. But the ground is shifting fast. This conversation with Lucas Dominguez, founder of the Safety 4.0 Academy, cuts straight through the noise around AI and digital transformation and asks a much bigger question: are today's EHS leaders actually equipped for what's coming next? From boardroom influence to digital fluency, this one is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to stay relevant, credible and genuinely effective in the years ahead. Highlights: Technical skills alone are no longer enough: Compliance gets you in the room, not heard. AI is not replacing safety, but it is reshaping it: Augmentation, not automation. Digital fluency is becoming a core leadership skill: Understanding tech to make better decisions. Safety leadership is shifting from rule keeper to change maker: Influence, not enforcement. AI can remove low-value admin: More time for real safety work. The biggest risk is playing catch-up: Early adopters gain the advantage. Human skills still sit at the centre: Empathy, judgment and critical thinking matter more than ever. Resources and actions:  Download Lucas' free e-book "Become the Safety 4.0 Leader": https://newsletter.getshield360.com/ebook Explore the Safety 4.0 Academy (IOSH-approved and CPD-certified): https://www.safetyacademy.tech/ Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/  Connect with Lucas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-domingues-msc-cmiosh-49b2b820/  Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/

    56 min

  5. FEB 6

    This simple formula explains why your safety performance isn't improving

    Working harder on safety but still seeing the same incidents? That sinking feeling when you've rolled out the training, refreshed the policies, launched the campaigns and nothing really shifts? I see this pattern constantly across Organisations. The problem isn't effort, motivation, or people not caring. It's a fundamental misunderstanding of how safety actually works. There's a simple formula that explains why so many safety initiatives stall and once you see it, you can't unsee it.   Highlights: The real formula for safety: Environment × Culture Why culture alone cannot overcome poor design The multiplication effect that most Organisations miss How environments quietly shape daily behaviour Why safety culture follows change, not the other way around Real slip case study and the maths behind it Making the safe choice the easy choice Where most safety investment is going wrong  Resources and 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/

    11 min

  6. JAN 30

    Which comes first: safety culture or physical safety?

    Everyone talks about culture, but very few talk about what actually creates it. After years of working inside real workplaces, I've seen the same pattern repeat itself. Leaders invest heavily in slogans, programmes and engagement campaigns, while the real problems on the ground stay exactly the same. And when that happens, trust quietly disappears. This episode cuts through the noise and gets brutally honest about what really builds a strong safety culture and why most organisations are starting in completely the wrong place. Highlights Culture follows competence: fix real problems first Trust is built on evidence: not intentions Unsafe conditions destroy belief: regardless of messaging Leadership is action: not theatre People judge results: not values statements Broken systems create cynicism: not engagement Measurable improvements build confidence: fast Physical safety is the foundation: always  Resources and 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/

    12 min

  7. JAN 23

    Stop Buying Insurance and Start Building Risk Partnerships

    For too long, insurance has been treated as a grudge purchase rather than a strategic advantage. Recording live at Risk Europe in London, this panel conversation challenged that mindset head on. What unfolded was a refreshingly honest discussion with leaders from risk, insurance, broking and law, all aligned on one thing the future belongs to those who collaborate, share insight and use evidence to actively reduce risk rather than simply transfer it. If you care about safety performance, resilience and making better commercial decisions, this conversation will change how you think about insurance. Highlights From price to value: why premium alone tells the wrong story Proof matters: using data to earn trust with insurers Partnerships over transactions: better outcomes for everyone Claims intelligence: turning lessons into prevention Risk maturity: what underwriters really look for Evidence in action: culture, behaviour and real controls Boardroom impact: using data to unlock investment Practical steps: engaging brokers and insurers earlier Resources and 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/ Please note that this episode's audio quality is not at the same level as our usual recordings. We apologise for this and really appreciate your understanding.

    46 min

  8. JAN 16

    Why Most Road Collisions Are Avoidable: Older Drivers, Eyesight, and Smarter Safety Systems, With Rob Heard

    Most serious road collisions don't happen because of bad luck. They happen because of decisions, assumptions, and systems that quietly fail us over time. After decades at the sharp end of road safety, Rob Heard has seen exactly how those failures play out and why so many of them never needed to happen in the first place. This conversation goes far beyond driving. It's about risk perception, dignity, behaviour change, and what safety leaders in any industry can learn from the roads we all share every day.   Rob brings rare insight from hundreds of fatal collisions, national policy work, and years of campaigning that has helped shift the conversation from punishment to prevention. From eyesight and ageing to safer systems and learning cultures, this is a grounded, practical discussion about how better decisions genuinely save lives.   Highlights Most fatal collisions are preventable: Around 95 percent linked to known, repeatable risk factors Older drivers and the real data: Risk rises with age, but dignity and independence still matter Eyesight as a critical safety control: Vision underpins 90 percent of driving decisions Why self-certification fails: Defective vision and medical conditions often go unreported From blame to learning: Education and assessment outperform punishment in risk reduction MOT yourself, not just the car: Fitness, cognition, eyesight, and habits all matter Safer systems thinking: Roads, vehicles, people, speeds, and post-collision learning   Resources and actions: Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-heard/ Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/

    47 min
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Bring the benefits of proactive safety and risk management to life, through insights, experiences and stories. Every week, host Christian Harris - the UK's leading slips, trips and falls specialist - presents a new episode, typically with expert guests, to discuss: - Safety - Health - Wellbeing - Insurance - Risk management - Claims defensibility

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  • Creator
    Christian Harris
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    261
  • Rating
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    © Christian Harris
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