On the last regular episdode for Season 3 we are blessed with James Wood and Michael Weston joining the conversation. Both popular and professional safety real life experience speakers both have a message you will want to hear (and your people to hear). Not one to be missed and a good way to end the season and the year. Michael will live the rest of his life with an acquired brain injury (ABI) as a result of pushing his body to the point that it couldn’t go on.A career of 20 years in heavy industry saw Michael rewarded with a leadership role, he not only had to ensure production, but he was responsible for other people. A normal 10 to 12 hour workday often dragged out to 14 and 16 hours, days off were spent answering phone calls from the site or ‘Catching up’ on work that just “Had” to be done.Work/Life balance became Work/Work balance with a bit of life thrown in when it didn’t interfere with the job.Something had to give, and it was Michael’s body. He walked out his front door not feeling quite right but knowing he had to get to work and he collapsed on his driveway and was found by his neighbor unconscious and not breathing. His head had fallen onto his chest and blocked the supply of oxygen to his brain.Michael is now affected by; short term memory loss, impaired cognitive function, limited attention span, hypersensitivity to noise and bright light among other health and well-being impacts. Michael was diagnosed with an ABI, Anxiety, Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).James Wood offers workplaces something different. He shares the story of his workplace accident! James made some wrong Choices and ended up in a wheelchair for the rest of his life!James’ Safety Presentation has a long lasting and significant impact on the Choices you make.James will share his message of ‘choice’, which he hopes will help other people to avoid the same mistakes he has made. James Wood made the wrong safety decision once and now he has to live with it for the rest of his life. As James puts it, ‘It was supposed to be a normal day, I got up, I went to work and went home 9 months later’.Links from todays show. Website: https://cnbsafe.com.au/LinkedIn James Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswoodsafetyspeaker/Michael Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelweston1/Email: E -  info@cnbsafe.com.auInstagram Business - https://www.instagram.com/cnbsafe/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you intend to stay in your current role in 2024?1. Yes2. No3. I would rather commentThe poll is up on LinkedIn. Feel free to have your say your say and leave a comment. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the pentultimate show of Season 3 we are joined by the awesome Arnaud Daurat. Today we talk about technology designed to protect workers in the workplace. 25 years of experience in the engineering and construction industries has equipped Arnaud with a deep empathy and understanding of the complex needs of staff.Arnaud is committed to shape the future of work and safety at scale using AI, data analytics and wearable robotics to augment, empower and protect our global workforce.Links from today's episode:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/exxovantageWebsite: www.exxovantage.com Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you believe that the safety laws in your jurisdiction are effective? 1. Yes2. No 3. I would prefer to commentThe poll is up on LinkedIn. Feel free to have your say your say and leave a comment. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined this week in the conversation by Risk Talk founder and director Stuart Farquharson.A good chat both on and off air, Stuart is one of good people who you would want to have in your corner. Stuart brings 15 years of experience in improving safe systems of work to RiskTalk. He started his career with large mining organisations before working across a range of industries specialising in heavy construction with a focus on making safety more engaging, efficient and intuitive. Stuart’s passion for improving safety through innovation and tapping into the expertise of workers on the ground led him to develop RiskTalk. As MD, his deep understanding of the industry enables him to produce the best safety outcomes for companies by making use of their inherent strengths.Links from todays episode: Website: https://risktalk.com.au/Video: https://vimeo.com/824711683?share=copyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/risktalk-ltd Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you think new technology may impact on your job? 1. Yes2. No3. I would prefer to commentThe poll is up on LinkedIn. Feel free to have your say your say and leave a comment. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us on the Conversation this week is Steven Kirby from England. Steve's life took an unexpected turn when he was involved in a near-fatal workplace accident. This life-altering experience became a catalyst for change, leading Steve on a mission to promote safety and raise awareness about mental health.Having personally faced the consequences of workplace hazards, Steven is passionate about encouraging safe behavior. Through his story he aims to highlight the importance of following safety protocols and prioritizing the well-being of ourselves and others in the workplace.Links from todays show:Website: https://www.sklifecoachuk.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kirby-2019/Email: steven@sklifecoachuk.com Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever claimed compensation for an injury acquired at work? 1. No2. Yes3. I’d prefer to commentThe poll is up on LinkedIn. Feel free to have your say your say and leave a comment. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode of the conversation we are joined by the highly experienced Gavin Coyle. A fascinating discussion with a safety professional with over two decades in the business. Gavin is a International C-Level Executive and Board Advisor with over 25 years of experience holding leadership and consulting positions who is results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in strategic positioning for multimillion-euro operations across safety consultancy, safety products, recruitment, training services, international business development, and strategic business planning. He has a track record of increasing sales, improving operations & safety, compliance and growing bottom line while spearheading operational improvements to drive productivity.Gavin is the CEO of Coyle Group based in Dublin as well as the founder of SafetyJobs.ioGavin is also the author of Work Place Safety on a Budget which is available on AmazonLinks:Website: www.coyle-group.comEmail: gavin@coyle-group.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavincoylethesafetyceo/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who should pay for labor hire workers PPE?1.      Host PCBU / Employer2.      Labor Hire PCBU / Employer3.      The worker themselvesThe poll is up on LinkedIn. Feel free to have your say your say and leave a comment. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.