Psych Health and Safety Podcast

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Karina Jorritsma, Professor of Practice at Curtin University's Future of Work Institute. Karina shares insights from a recent project developing toolkits to assist first responder organisations in preventing psychological harm.

In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Treena Reilkoff, Trauma Informed Conflict Management Specialist at TLR Solutions 4 Conflict. They discuss the importance of psychological health and safety within mediation, the impact of trauma, and how psychosocial controls can be applied to protect the health and safety of all parties involved in mediation.

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Anna Dawson, Organisational Psychologist and Board Director. Anna shares her views on the role of the Board in relation to psychosocial safety, and offers guidance on what good governance looks like, with tips for WHS professionals who want to make psychosocial safety simple for the Board.

In this episode, Ian Lewis interviews Catherine Wilcox of Translink, one of Canada's largest integrated transit systems comprised of boats, buses, trains, and trams and a large workforce of operators, support technicians, public safety personnel, and corporate support. Translink has extensive experience in critical incident response and now are leaning into prevention and increasing workplace support in their wellbeing strategy. Please join us as Catherine describes how they leveraged existing listening and feedback channels to develop, not impose. a well-being strategy.

Explore how organizations can transform superficial psychosocial safety measures into impactful strategies. Discover the vital role of governance, risk ownership, and effective communication for managing psychological risks. Learn about the importance of leadership in monitoring and intervention, as well as integrating psychosocial safety into existing risk management frameworks. The conversation delves into practical examples and metrics, emphasizing continuous improvement for a healthier work environment.

In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Emma Meenan, Head of Health and Safety at London Luton Airport. Emma shares about the process involved in achieving certification against ISO 45003.

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In this episode, guest host Erin O’Byrne sits down with Megan Wilson and Mike Armson from Sklar, Wilton & Associates, marketing and strategy consultancy, to delve into the company’s unique internal culture and the impact of their Headway program on external clients. They explore how their Helping Quotient and culture of feedback were developed, detailing the evolution of their mental health initiatives both within the organization and beyond. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by employees and organizations, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures.

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In this episode, Ian Lewis speaks with Leora Hornstein of Cenovus Energy, a leading international energy with a substantial presence in Western Canada. She has been with Cenovus for 8 years and is currently the Well-being Specialist, leading well-being at the company. She is also a Registered Nurse, Certified Occupational Health Nurse, and a trained fitness and Yoga instructor. Cenovus was recently awarded the 2023 Workplace Well-being Award through the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. You can connect with Leora on LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/leorahornsteinwellbeingleader/ and read more about recent efforts at Cenovus here > https://calgarychamber.com/prioritizing-mental-health-with-cenovus