Health & Safety Matters Podcast

In this episode, Mark Sennett looks at all the latest health and safety industry news. Including how new research has highlighted gaps in Building Safety Act knowledge, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is urging buyers and wearers of PPE to review their PPE stock and replace old and damaged items after a member survey showed outdated and poorly maintained personal protective equipment (PPE) is in use across UK workplac...

In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with What Else Events managing director Tim Else and hears all about Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, which takes place on 2-3 October 2024 at Farnborough International. Tim shares with us some exiting new features of the show including a dedicated content stream from the Health and Safety Executive, he details some of the 40+ hours of CPD content on offer across the seminar theatres and pr...

In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with Intelex's Trevor Bronson and discusses what’s changed in health and safety over the last five years, what should be the focus of OSH professionals leaders moving forwards and also the impact of technology on the world of health and safety.

Mark also covers the latest industry news, which includes the BSIF identifying a number of non-compliant PPE products in recent tests it has conducted...

In episode 37, host Mark Sennett chats with Martor UK's Tom Turner about the importance of using suitable safety knives. He also explains how much of an impact safety knives have across UK business and the impacts of workers getting cut injuries using unsafe equipment.

Mark also covers the latest industry news including the launch of No Falls Week, the first female CEO of RoSPA, and new research that reveals almost 1 in 3 employees...

In Episode 36, host Mark Sennett sits down with David Bishop, the event director of the Health and Safety Event, who explains why the event is now a must-attend for any OSH professional.

Mark also covers all the latest industry news including Non-registered PPE providers failing BSIF tests, a new report shows poor mental health is having a damaging effect across the UK, news of BSIF Alan Murray announcing his retirement and much mo...

In this episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with BSIF CEO Alan Murray to discuss the newly formed Occupational Safety & Health Stakeholder Alliance. Alan explains why it has been set up, who is involved and what are the Alliance's objectives.

Mark then covers all the latest news including early findings from HSE’s Dust Kills campaign, frontline workers face monthly operational issues and the new IOSH President Elect outlines h...

In this episode, host Mark Sennett chat with 3M's George Elliott about how has the pandemic affected the respiratory industry in the UK and the importance of only using safe and compliant RPE.

Mark also covers the latest news in the sector, which includes the Indefinite extension for the use of CE marking, £14million fine following the fatal Croydon tram crash and the shock findings of a BOHS report into women's health in the workp...

In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with Intelex Vice President, Global Practice Leader - Safety and Health Scott Gaddis about ways to measure safety engagement, ways to improve safety culture and much more.

Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news the latest UK workplace fatalities statistics, which have been published by the Health and Safety Executive.

Also, Mark talks about NEBOSH appointing a new chair, the formation...

In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with RS Safety Solutions Senior Director Ryan Plummer about all things PPE and the importance of selecting quality PPE products.

Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news including The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) warning those in charge of PPE and safety product procurement to be vigilant about substandard products, as its latest non-member product tests highlight the avail...

In this episode, Mark Sennett chats with Dräger Safety UK Head of Safety Marketing David Head about the need for safety to be a key consideration in the UK’s energy transition, connected and digital safety and also what plans Dräger has for 2023 and beyond.

Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news including The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) warning those in charge of PPE and safety product procurement to be vi...

In this episode, Mark Sennett chat with RS Safety Solutions Group Sales Director Rob Russell about the Protect What Matters Survey, which asks how have attitudes changed towards health and safety in your company? Are you optimistic for the future, or are there warning signs on the horizon? 

Mark also takes a look at the latest industry news including the new impacts of the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, NEBOSH appointi...

In this episode, Mark Sennett discusses how almost half of work-related illness is due to stress, depression or anxiety according to statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

He also talks about IOSH calling on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to reverse a decision made by his predecessor Liz Truss to exempt about 40,000 businesses from reporting requirements and regulations.

Our guest on this episode is Safety Ro...

Episode 28 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with Arco Professional Safety Services technical director Ben Haughton.

The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham.

In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including British Safety Council offering any organisation employing...

Episode 27 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with Protex AI CEO Dan Hobbs on how AI is successfully being integrated into the health and safety sector..

The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham.

In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including IOSH calling on the Br...

EPISODE 26 of the Health & Safety Matters Podcast is now live and features an interview with British Safety Council chair Peter McGettrick.

The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place on 25-27 April 2023 at NEC Birmingham.

In this episode, host Mark Sennett takes a look at the latest news stories in the sector including the annual UK workplace fatality figures, which have been published by the Healt...

In this episode, Mark Sennett sits down with NEBOSH COO Dee Arp and discusses what we have learnt about mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. There's advice for listeners on how they can get help for themselves or their colleagues if they are struggling with mental health.

As always, Mark takes a look at the latest industry news, which this time includes IOSH explaining why delays pose a threat to the Employment Bill, an...

On episode 24, Mark Sennett sits down with Health & Safety Event director David Bishop to preview what's in store when the event takes place at NEC Birmingham on 5-7 April 2022 and explain why it's a must attend event.

As usual, Mark takes a look at the sector's latest news stories, which include a UK PPE supplier is warning businesses that a change in personal protective equipment law, why working from home is adding to loneliness...