IOSH podcast

Martyn Hill, Founder of Outback Safety, unpacks the challenges of policy for high-risk work that fits outside the norm, digs into some stories that show off his unique Australian workplace experience, and explains how his learnings can be applied in a global setting.  

Chia-Chia sat down with podcast host Kellie Williams to discuss how to define wellbeing from an evidence-based approach and where are we are seeing movement to create effective behaviour change.

The state of Social Security globally is troubled; only 50% of the global population has access to some form of social security. ISSA is dedicated to improving this statistic with a goal to make social security for all a reality. In discussion with Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, Secretary General, International Social Security Association, we dig into the challenges of policy and legislation for worker rights, explore ISSA’s approaches to their goal, and delve into the importance of major events like the World Congress.

Thuthula Balfour, head of health at the Minerals Council South Africa, provides some nuggets on how South Africa’s mining industry has achieved a dramatic drop in occupational diseases – and what more can be done.

IOSH Future LeadersNishma Mistry, Charles Fidler and Tor Bennett-Williams

During this conversation with the Ministry of Manpower's Siong Hin Ho, we dig into the ways in which Singapore has changed its approaches to worker health and safety, and tease out how it can be applied in other contexts.    

In conversation with Ockert Dupper, global programme manager of the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Vision Zero Fund, we unpack the challenges of global supply chains, explore how the ILO aims to improve the lives of many workers, and dig into stories that best depict the need for OSH measures at every step of the way. 

In part 2 of our interview, IOSH president Stuart Hughes discusses the biggest challenges OSH faces, the regulations he thinks should be amended, and his new series interviewing CEOs on safety culture in large organisations.

New IOSH president Stuart Hughes tells us how he landed a job at Mercedes AMG, what his plans are for his presidency, and how he'll be marking the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

In this engaging conversation with Sir Cary Cooper, a leading authority on workplace wellbeing, he discusses how OSH professionals can shape healthier work environments post-pandemic. He highlights the crucial role of line managers in fostering emotional intelligence and a supportive culture. The conversation explores the shift from physical to mental health concerns and the impact of AI on employee wellbeing. Sir Cary emphasizes the need for personal connections and kindness in the workplace while urging organizations to prioritize employee health at all levels.