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IOSH
IOSH's podcast series features exclusive interviews with industry experts, behind the scenes discussions with IOSH members, and conversations with future leaders of the health and safety profession.
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Feb 10, 2022 • 17min
The Future is Bright, says Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher, IOSH chief executive
In this episode, we speak to IOSH’s chief executive, Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher. Vanessa discusses her first six months in the job, how the profession has earned the recognition it deserves thanks to Covid, and why we should be optimistic about the future.

Jan 19, 2022 • 10min
Human capital and social sustainability
IOSH magazine's digital editor Kellie Mundell speaks to Chris Jerman, thought leadership manager at IOSH, about human capital and social sustainability. Chris breaks down this important concept and explains how IOSH is connecting the conversation with its Catch the Wave campaign.

Dec 9, 2021 • 43min
Future Leaders: mental health
This episode has been taken over by three IOSH Future Leaders: Alpa Vadher, Adam Gawne and Abdulhanan Cheema. They discuss how to be a good safety influencer, and the new standard for psychosocial risks and how it might impact mental health in the workplace.

Nov 3, 2021 • 55min
How the HSE has evolved over 50 years
The Health and Safety Executive’s Philip White and Peter Brown discuss changes in the 50 years since the Roben’s report, managing stress and mental ill health, and COVID-19 responses.

Aug 31, 2021 • 16min
Why safety managers should be thinkers
In this episode, we speak to Chartered Fellow Chris Jerman, a safety practitioner with more than 30 years' experience and IOSH's new thought leadership manager. Chris tells us what his new role will entail, and why it's so important for safety managers to be thinkers.

Jun 14, 2021 • 35min
Lone worker safety
In this episode, Don Cameron, CEO of StaySafe, discuses lone workers including the grey areas in legislation and how advice on keeping lone workers safe differs internationally.

Apr 21, 2021 • 22min
Leading through stormy times
In this episode, outgoing IOSH chief executive Bev Messinger reflects on the challenges and achievements of her four years at the helm of the world's largest occupational health and safety membership organisation.

Mar 1, 2021 • 37min
Malaysia's masterplan
In this episode of IOSH magazine's podcast, Aliasman Morshidi TechIOSH, vice-president of the Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health, explains his role in the exciting developments taking place in Malaysia’s health and safety sector.Click here for a transcript of this podcast or click here for more information.

Feb 5, 2021 • 22min
COVID-19 and its impact on enforcement
The latest episode of our podcast features a discussion with regulatory lawyer Rhian Greaves on the impact the pandemic has had on the service our safety, health and environmental regulatory agencies are providing. Rhian gives an overview of how enforcement shifted in 2020, what she believes regulatory interventions will look like in 2021, and offers advice on how to deal with regulators.

Dec 18, 2020 • 31min
Looking to the future with Jimmy Quinn, IOSH president
In this episode, Kellie Mundell speaks to IOSH's newly elected president Jimmy Quinn about his priorities for the next 12 months and how he intends to collaborate, enhance and influence the membership during his presidency.