Health & Safety Unplugged

Oct 16 2024 34 ep. 49 mins 4
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After a brief hiatus, your favorite podcast 'Health and Safety Unplugged' is back on the airwaves! We've used our break to take the podcast to new heights, and we are thrilled to share what we've been working on. We've had the pleasure of engaging in enlightening discussions with experts across various fields, from health and safety law to mental health, wellbeing, business marketing, information security, and executive leadership all geared toward excelling your professional journey. Sponsorship and guest speaker opportunities remain available. Reach out direct: [email protected]

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Navigating Corporate Giants: A Safety Leader’s Guide to Influence and Growth

Oct 16 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of Health and Safety Unplugged, host Matt Jones speaks with Dr. Megan Tranter, a seasoned safety professional with extensive experience in global roles at major companies like Amazon, Pepsi and Netflix. "You have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable." They discuss the challenges faced by safety professionals in gaining influence within organisations, t

NZ 0:00 / 1:09:38 Exploring The Potential of AI and its Impact on Health and Safety

Sep 02 2024 69 mins  
In this latest episode of Health and Safety Unplugged we're joined by Peter Thomas, a charted safety professional from the UK, who dives deep into the role of technology in revolutionising safety practices. Peter brings a wealth of experience in leveraging AI and digital transformations to address long-standing challenges in health and safety management. From discussing the s

Revolutionising Health and Safety with AI Technology

Aug 14 2024 44 mins  
On episode 9, season 4 of Health and Safety Unplugged, we chat with Bede Cammock-Elliot, founder of seeo.ai, about practical applications of AI in workplace safety. Bede walks us through how Seeo's technology uses existing CCTV cameras to gain insights into risk controls and employee behavior on industrial sites. We discuss the real-world challenges of implementing new tech, i

Managing Critical Risks in the Workplace with Checkmate

Jul 24 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of Health and Safety Unplugged, we delve into the innovative world of Checkmate, a game-changing tool designed to digitise health and safety management. Gone are the days of cumbersome paper trails; Checkmate introduces a streamlined mobile app complemented by intuitive near field device tags that signal compliance with a simple red or green light. Phill Dagger

How to shift from a reactive to a proactive safety culture with Nathan Hight at Safe365

Jul 24 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Matt Jones interviews Nathan Hight, the co-founding director of Safe365. They discuss the importance of proactive risk management and the need for businesses to shift from a reactive approach to a proactive safety culture. Nathan shares the journey of Safe365 and how they aim to help businesses improve their health and safety practices. They also discuss the cha

Triumph Over Tragedy: Troy Hall’s Journey from Electrocution to Safety Advocacy Episode 6

May 28 2024 35 mins  
Join us in an enlightening conversation with Troy Hall, an avocado contractor whose life was profoundly changed by two severe electric shocks while on the job. In this exclusive interview, Troy shares detailed insights into the accidents, their aftermath, and his remarkable journey of recovery and advocacy. Through his story, we explore crucial lessons about workplace safety, the

Retired WorkSafe Inspector Shares His Experiences | Health & Safety Unplugged S4 E5

May 05 2024 55 mins  
Shane Strode-Penny, a retired inspector from WorkSafe NZ, is now enjoying retirement but remains busy with consulting and volunteering. He is known for sharing his insights and experiences on the NZHSP Facebook group. Shane believes that inspectors should receive more recognition for their work and that the regulator should nominate inspectors for awards. He also highlights the im

Making Safety Information Understandable: The BS Test

Apr 15 2024 59 mins  
Health and Safety Unplugged: Season 4 Episode 4 In this episode, Matt Jones interviews Jo Prigmore, National Manager Health and Safety, Fulton Hogan, and well-known figure in the health and safety community in New Zealand. They discuss Jo's background in health and safety, her approach to making safety information more understandable, and the importance of involving workers

From Performance Training to Corporate Wellbeing | Health and Safety Unplugged Season 4 Episode 3

Apr 07 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, Matt Jones interviews Matt Vaughan, the founder of MV Corporate Health and Heal Me Well. Matt Vaughan shares his background in sports and performance-based training, which led him to transition into corporate health and wellbeing. He discusses the challenges of scaling his business and the development of the Heal Me Well tool. Heal Me Well is a personalised hea

Practical Innovation in Health and Safety with Daniel Hummerdal and Rob Cousins

Mar 24 2024 50 mins  
Join us for a down-to-earth chat with Daniel and Rob from Open Change as they share their practical approaches to improving health and safety. Learn how insights from various fields can enhance safety practices, the role of psychology in building a better safety culture, and the simple yet effective ideas behind Mission Innovation, micro-experiments and the Trojan Mouse. If you