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The Health, Safety, and Enviroment space is made of everyday people who are real-life heroes, committed to creating a safe environment and engaging safety culture within their companies. Their priority is to ensure each and everyone of their employees gets to return home after a day’s work unharmed, and that both wellbeing and the planet are a core consideration: they are unsung heroes.
In fact, you never hear about them when they do their jobs right!
We want to celebrate these everyday people and inspire others in that space to look at things differently, improve their safety management plans and overall learn as a collective; making “HSE” a cornerstone of every company’s culture.
So let’s celebrate those leaders from the Health, Safety, and Environment space who stand on the frontline and the emotional/human implications of working in the safety space.
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In this episode, we're joined by Marcus Peters,Global Head of Offshore HSE at RWE offshore Marcus discusses his journey, starting with his transition from the British Navy to the world of offshore energy. He explores the unique challenges faced by the renewables industry, the intimate and team-oriented nature of operations, and the significant cultural shift central to its foundation. Strong of 30 years experience and some “HSE dark days” as he put it, he believes strongly in “safe...
Kenza Akesbi, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in the health, safety, and environment sector, discusses her journey through multiple industries like mining, F&B, and the dairy industry and shares her insights on proactive safety measures, the impact of major incidents on safety perception, the role of leadership in safety, standardised safety practices with flexibility, and the integration of EHS in operations. Kenza emphasises the importance of understanding the p...
In this episode, we are speaking with Dr Marcin Nazaruk, an expert in human and organisational performance; Marcin takes us through his journey, starting from his psychology background to becoming a leader in the field of safety and human factors. He emphasises the significance of mindset, skillset, and toolset in transforming safety practices and highlights the need for a proactive mindset that goes beyond blaming individuals for unsafe behaviour; and instead focuses on learning fro...
In this interview, Don Blumenthal, a district HSE manager at PCL, a global construction company, shares his journey and insights into the safety aspect of the construction industry. Don shares about his experiences, including a life-altering incident that marked a significant turning point in his perspective on safety. He also talks about his role in mentoring and developing his team, the importance of empathy and personal leadership in safety management, and the challenges of enf...
This episode is going to hit quite differently! Britt Howard is a gifted leader, mentor, and passionate advocate for safety and is journey is inspiring. His path from aspiring law enforcement officer to the Group Director Assurance at Worley is a testament to his dedication and resilience. Not just about safety procedures and regulations, it is about the human connection and the deep-rooted belief in safety serving a purpose larger than just rules. Britt's journey into safety is unique ...
We have Chet Brandon on the podcast today. Chet is an experienced sustainability and EHS executive known for his exemplary work across different industries The conversation covers Chet's personal journey, exploring his inspirations that led him to working in Safety, his work ethics, and his approach to ensuring sustainability and safety within organisations. He emphasises the importance of assembling excellent sustainability teams, engaging employees, and the significance of these...
Carole Smets, a strong advocate for sustainable and safety practices in businesses, shares her career journey deeply aligned with a strong set of values and her firm belief that sustainability, safety and business success go hand in hand. From the very first strong statement to the last emotional story, we are treated with a series of invaluable insights, nuggets, and clear passion for the safety and sustainability space. As the Health and Safety Director at Pernod Ricard, Carole champions sa...
In this episode, Matt Cox, the deputy QHSC director for Veolia in the UAE, discusses his inspiring journey in the safety industry and the factors that motivated him to pursue a career in safety. Matt emphasizes the importance of considering the human condition in safety, treating everyone as human beings regardless of their position or hierarchy. He highlights that the primary goal of health, safety, and environmental protection is to preserve life and prevent injuries and illnesses. W...
Becky Peavler's journey from the military to her current role as global chief health and safety assurance at ConocoPhillips has shaped her leadership and emphasizes the importance of safety in companies. Safety is foundational for business efficiency and directly impacts the company's bottomline. Incidents can have serious consequences, from shutting down jobs to emotional impacts on the workforce. Safety leaders play a crucial role in understanding the gaps between the plan and actual work c...
In this episode, our guest Islam Adra shares his journey into the safety industry, From the significance of health and safety regulations in protecting workers and reducing injuries and deaths, to the growing issue of mental health and the potential costs companies face due to work-related accidents, diseases, or inadequate mental health support, Islam offers insights into the challenges involved in managing safety across various organizational levels, stressing the critical role of le...
From growing up in the north of Spain in a mining town and seeing first hand the devastating impact of poor safety measures, Alicia shares her personal journey in the safety space, challenges faced in implementing safety measures, best practices for enhancing safety culture, the use of tools and technologies, and the importance of people-centricity in safety. The conversation highlights the need for adaptability, education, and embracing digitalization and diversity in the safety field. The k...
Sebastien Chaigneau, a renowned HSE professional, shares his very personal journey and insights on pursuing a career in safety. The conversation explores his motivation, challenges he faced in implementing safety measures, best practices in the field, and the importance of building networks as well as measuring impact of your plans. Sebastien also discusses the use of technology in enhancing safety standards and emphasizes the need for safety to be a priority for all managers and supervisors ...
In our first episode of the Safety Heroes podcast, we have the pleasure of talking to Malcolm Staves, Global VP Health and Safety at L’Oréal, a luminary in the health and safety space, a TEDx speaker, and a recipient of the prestigious RoSPA Guardian Angel Award. A fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers, he “fell” into safety as he started from an engineering background. Malcolm shares his insights on the importance of prioritising safety in workplaces, the impact of safety incidents, ...
Do you value safety as much as you should? 🤔 Gear up for the #SafetyHeroesPodcast 🎯! Mousa Yassin brings you up close with leaders in the safety space, sharing their experiences & insights, and putting the spotlight on the importance of safety in the workplace and all its unsung heroes. They're more than safety professionals, they're Safety Heroes! Stay tuned! 🔊 Send us a message! If you like this podcast episode, subscribe here and follow us on LinkedIn for the lat...
Tim Page‐Bottorff didn’t “choose” safety—he was drawn to it, and has spent his career transforming how organizations think about risk, culture, and technology. In this episode, the ASSP Vice-President of Safety shares the defining moments that shaped his journey from Marine‐trained leader to industry innovator. You’ll hear how he turned PPE drills into gamified challenges, built trust with a simple “REAL” framework, and now leverages AI to spot hidden hazards. Along the way, Tim explains why ...
Declan Davis isn’t just leading safety from the top—he’s walked the path from the site to the boardroom. As Health and Safety Director at Ferrovial, Declan brings a deeply human approach to leadership, shaped by years of hands-on experience in the field. In this episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, he reflects on his journey from site engineer to safety director, sharing how his passion for connecting with frontline teams has become the foundation for everything he does. Declan talks candidl...
In this powerful episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, we sit down with Steff Williams, Director of Safety for Sonoco Europe and APAC. From his humble beginnings on a farm on the west coast of Scotland to leading safety for over 25,000 employees across more than 300 sites globally, Steff shares how his early values of hard work and care for others shaped his people-first approach to safety. He opens up about his “why”—a deep-rooted drive to prevent serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in th...
In this episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, we sit down with Kate Donovan, a passionate environmental advocate and senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Kate shares eye-opening insights on the intersections between environmental law, public health, and corporate accountability, challenging the way we think about sustainability and the role of businesses in shaping a cleaner, safer future. From the truth about plastic waste to the responsibility of corporations vs....
In this compelling episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, we sit down with Claus Rose, Managing Director of SafeSteps24, to explore how safety can become an instinctive part of our daily work routines. Claus shares his eye-opening insights on why traditional change management fails 70% of the time and how organizations can move from simply following compliance checklists to truly embedding safety into behavior. He draws powerful parallels with military training, emphasizing that just as soldie...
What does it mean to truly make safety personal? In this episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, Bridget Todd, Global Head of Enterprise Health & Safety at Baker Hughes, shares how safety isn’t just about compliance—it’s about people, families, and the real-life impact of every workplace decision. Bridget discusses the ‘Make Safety Personal’ initiative, a campaign designed to reinforce that safety is about who you go home to at the end of the day. She highlights how emotional connections, s...
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