The UK Psych Health and Safety Podcast
Discover the antidote to "wellbeing washing" with our podcast!
Hosted by Sheila Lord from BMR Health and Wellbeing and Dr. Jacqui Wilmshurst, a Chartered Psychologist specializing in Psychological Health, Safety, and Wellbeing at work.
Join us as we delve into the core of real workplace wellbeing, moving beyond mere add-ons to integrate good work practices throughout your organisation. We explore psychological health and safety's significance and offer actionable steps for businesses to elevate their wellbeing support with a practical and proactive approach.
Each week, we're joined by guests from HR, academia, health and safety, and senior business leadership, sharing their valuable experiences and insights. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or dedicated to fostering a healthy work environment, this podcast is for you.
Latest episodes
Jun 8, 2021 • 50min
Psychological Hazard and Risk Management Approaches - with Louise Hosking
Sheila and Peter for the 4th episode of the podcast, are joined by special guest Louise Hosking, president-elect at IOSH. This week sees the launch of ISO 45003 and Louise gives us her thoughts on Psychological hazard and risk management and how H&S professionals can support organisations to manage this well.
Jun 1, 2021 • 43min
Explaining the Basics of Health and Safety - ISO 45001 & ISO 45003 - with Vince Butler
This episode will cover the following topics: The 5 H&S basics Safe & Healthy Work Safe & Healthy Workers Safe & Healthy Workplaces Safe & Healthy Work Assets Safe & Healthy Work Output = products and services ISO 45001 / 45003 Thoughts on psychological health and safety The roles the unions can play in psychological H&S Sheila ends the episode by asking Vince's advice to business leaders, H&S professionals regarding psychological health and the new ISO 45003 standard.
May 18, 2021 • 52min
Explaining Psych Health and Safety at Work - with Jason Van Schie
In this episode, our hosts chat with Jason Van Schie all the way from Australia. Jason is a Psych Health, Safety and wellbeing Psychologist, Podcaster and FlourishDx enthusiast. Peter asks a series of questions to Jason about psychological health and safety at work.
May 7, 2021 • 29min
Psych Health and Safety at Work - with Peter Kelly
In this introductory episode, our hosts Peter Kelly, Senior Psychologist at the Health and Safety Executive and Sheila Lord, Director of BMR Health and Wellbeing, gives us a comprehensive insight into the challenges in implementing psych health and safety strategies at work. They also discuss the new ISO 45003 standard due out later this year. Peter then points out the impact of the pandemic on mental health and safety at work.
May 4, 2021 • 6min
