Health and Safety Conversations

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=copy LinkedIn: 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. Yes 2. No 3. I would prefer to comment The 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. No 2. Yes 3. I’d prefer to comment The 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.io Gavin is also the author of Work Place Safety on a Budget which is available on Amazon Links: Website: www.coyle-group.com Email: 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 / Employer 2. Labor Hire PCBU / Employer 3. The worker themselves The 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 fantastic Alexsandro Siedschlag. A wonderful human, very humble and suprisingly unaware of his own ability to tell a good story. I consider myself lucky to know Alex. Available at Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Iheart Radio, Google Podcasts, Google Chrome and many more. If you want a quick link try these: https://buff.ly/3Arrmq9 or watch at https://buff.ly/3pTz6fK Alexsandro Siedschlag was born and grow in a small coast city in south Brazil called São Francisco do Sul. There wasn’t much to do there other than fishing, surfing, or working in port activities. So, in 2007 he went to the nearest industrial city and took a technical course in safety. This took me back to my hometown (what an irony) to work in a shipping company. From there, in 2012 he started to work offshore in oil & gas where he spent my next 6 years. After that he experienced the corporate side of the business, taking roles as HSE advisory, supervisor and stepping in as a manager a few times, living in Rio de Janeiro for 3 years. During this journey, Alexsandro invested in qualification and competences development, from technical skills (environmental degree, process safety, incident investigation, among others) to social skills such as the professional certification in coaching, IOSH coaching for safety and a MBA in human factors in 2023. This helped him to find out I’m passionate about supporting individuals and teams through professional coaching and mentoring. Alexsandro could see selfhimself to make safety differently. In 2022 he left the oil & gas company he was working for the past 9 years and became an associate performance safety coach for a company headquartered in Scotland, working in Australia, in an underground coal mine supporting a safety leadership cultural change program. So far, in between work, family trips and studying Alexsandro has been around Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Suriname, Costa Rica, United States, South Africa, England, Scotland, Spain, Italy, and Australia. He lives in Brazil but currently working in Australia flying in/out every month, which helps a lot my air miles programs! This little story gave Alexsandro 14 years’ experience in high-hazard industries among different countries, working in complex social-technical systems, supporting organizations to deliver safe operations. Family speaking, Alexsandro is married and a dad of two who loves to read and listen to podcasts related to safety science and leadership stuff while exercising. In between working, traveling and all that, he tries to find some time to go surfing (not those big waves – I confess). Alexsandro's profile traits are: measured, discipline driven, good listener, and collaborative. Links to today's episode: LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3PYqFNP 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 lived experience safety speakers make a lasting difference in worker behavior? 1. Yes 2. No 3. I would prefer to comment The 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.

This week on the conversation we are joined by the marvellous Sarah Thomas from New Zealand. One of my favourite contributiors to safety conversations on LinkedIn and someone who genuinely thinks before speaking. Sarah Thomas is an experienced HSE professional who began her career in safety in 2002. However, as a surf lifeguard, professional ski patroller, outdoor instructor, and volunteer St John ambulance officer, she has lived and breathed safety from a young age. Her six years with the Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserves also gave her advanced command and communication training. Sarah gained a BA/LLB at the University of Canterbury and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (HSE) from Massey University. She has worked as a safety coordinator, safety specialist and National HSE/Human Resources Manager. During her career, Sarah has helped develop nationwide health and safety systems and has experience in a range of industries including transport, oil, manufacturing and the Department of Conservation. She launched her consulting career in 2011. In terms of her personality profile, Sarah is outgoing and has an inclusive style of communication developed after years of regularly attending Toastmasters meetings. Her clients describe her as facilitative; however, she can be direct and hold people accountable when necessary. Along with a sense of humour, she has an innate ability to define a problem and guide her clients to develop a solution that is written in their own language and meets their operational needs. Links from today's podacast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahthomasemploymenownz/ Email: sarah@employmenow.co.nz Website: http://www.employmenow.co.nz/ 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 left a job because of a supervisor or manager? 1 Yes 2 No 3 I’d prefer to comment The 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.