Safety Heroes Podcast With Mousa Yassin – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode is for the books. We welcome Dr Jennet Arshimova, Managing Director of New HSE and Founder of SHE Time as she shares her personal and eventful journey from being a medical doctor to becoming a health and safety consultant. 

Jennet emphasises the importance of teaching people to find their own solutions, understanding their strengths, and fostering a safety culture that begins from within. It all starts with the question “why”! 

Her belief in empathetic leadership and the significant impact of human-centric values in creating effective HSE programs is central to the conversation.

Jennet's reflections on how her medical background has shaped her approach to health and safety are truly insightful. She underscores the need for a holistic, evidence-based approach and the importance of vulnerability and empathy in leadership. 

The episode is packed with real-world examples and practical advice on fostering a culture of care and responsibility within organisations, and empowering everyone to be a leader, not just the hierarchical leadership. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, safety, and personal growth.

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In this week’s episode, Marieta Yordanova, Asahi's International Group Health and Safety Director, shares her invaluable insights gained over 24 years in the industry.

Marieta underscores the fundamental human right to safety at work and emphasises the importance of transparency and collaboration between organisations to enhance safety standards.

Her journey from food engineering to a leadership role in health and safety reveals her passion for systematic processes and people-centred approaches. Through heartfelt storytelling and a deep understanding of the human elements involved in safety, Marieta advocates for engaging people genuinely to foster a culture of safety that extends beyond compliance to touch hearts and minds.

Marieta discusses the critical role of leadership in embedding safety within organisational culture, emphasising that safety cannot be isolated but must be intertwined with productivity, quality, and overall operational efficiency. She elaborates on the importance of modernising safety practices through technology and digitalisation to attract younger generations and streamline safety processes. Moreover, Marieta's reflections on involving and listening to employees highlight a collaborative effort to identify and address safety concerns, making safety a shared responsibility. Her vision for the future focuses on celebrating successes and fostering an environment where safety measures are not imposed but embraced by all, making a conscious effort to involve the shop floor in creative solutions and initiatives in relation to Safety, creating a safer and more cohesive workplace.

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Rodrigo Gomes Senior, VP of Global OSH Risk, Governance and Assurance at TK Elevator. 

Rodrigo shares his journey from an engineering intern to a VP, emphasising his passion for safety and his experience being both hands on and academic.

He discusses the importance of trust, communication, and simplicity in safety leadership, focuses on the idea of safety transformation, and elaborates on the evolving role of safety professionals in organisations. Rodrigo also touches on the challenges of managing a decentralised workforce and the potential future impact of AI and robotics. 

The conversation provides valuable insights into creating a safety culture that prioritises employee well-being and operational efficiency; once again linking safety to the bottomline.

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In this powerful episode, Mousa Yassin welcomes Rosie Russell, Director of Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability at MeiraGTx and co-president of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. 

Rosie shares her unique journey from being a research chemist to a prominent figure in health and safety, emphasising the importance of building up others, understanding behaviours, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Rosie discusses her mission to ensure health and safety are seen as facilitators within organisations, not blockers. She provides profound insights into the psychological aspects of workplace culture, highlighting how stress, mental health, and neurodiversity affect decision-making and overall workplace safety. 

Her compelling narrative underlines the necessity of creating a supportive and empathetic management style to cultivate a positive occupational environment.

The conversation delves deep into various critical topics, including suicide prevention, the impact of managerial practices on employee stress, and the economic benefits of well-implemented mental health programs. 

Rosie sheds light on practical steps and strategies for leaders to improve organisational culture and employee well-being, making this episode a must-listen for anyone invested in creating a healthier, more effective workplace, where state-of-mind and bottomline are deeply intertwined.

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Today we have Remy Wierenga, Group Safety Director at Refresco as our guest and we dive deep into Human Performance Principles and how AI will become an increasingly powerful support tool in keeping people safe. And both for these make for a fascinating episode.

Remy shares his insights on the evolution of safety practices, emphasising the significance of focusing on human and organisational performance, and the transition from a blame-focused culture where we set ourselves for failure if we frame the worker as the main control system, to one that seeks to understand and mitigate error through well-designed systems and controls.

His experience demonstrates the critical role of leadership in fostering a safety culture that prioritises learning and improvement over blaming; recognising that human make mistakes and once we understand and accept that, things can change in the right direction.

Remy specifically delves into the intricacies of incident investigation and the importance of separating error from event, advocating for a shift towards understanding the human element within organisational safety.

He discusses the challenges of addressing safety with traditional methods that fail to accommodate human error, and the potential of technological advancements, such as AI and robotics, to significantly reduce incident rates by improving control systems.

And these insights underscore a broader shift towards more adaptive, resilient safety measures that account for human variability, which is both our failing and our strength and uniqueness.

The conversation also explores the future of safety in the workplace, considering the rapid advancements in technology and AI and how powerful this will be.

Remy highlights the need for safety professionals to evolve their skill sets and embrace new methodologies that align with these changes; emphasising again learning and continuous improvement as key elements of safety management.

He advocates for a more holistic, principled approach to safety that integrates human performance principles; wrapping the conversation up with thoughts on the importance of controls in managing risks effectively, pointing towards a future where safety management is deeply intertwined with technological innovation and human-centric design.

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In this engaging episode of the podcast, our host Mousa Yassin sits down with Graeme Lannigan, passionate about the field of safety learning and the Global HSSE Learning Manager at bp.

The conversation this week focuses on a specific topic surrounding safety training and learning and is full of personal experiences, giving some great insights into the essential role of training as part of the general HSE space within an organisation. 

With a career spanning 20 years, starting as an apprentice seafarer at 16, Graeme shares his journey to becoming a pivotal figure in safety training. 

He discusses the evolution from traditional classroom settings to dynamic, technology-driven learning experiences that cater to the modern learner's demands for efficiency and engagement. 

The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities in e-learning, the power of immersive learning technologies, and the role of big data in shaping the future of safety training. 

Graeme shares his insightful perspectives on leadership, the importance of a people-first approach in safety, and offers valuable advice to aspiring HSE professionals. 

This episode not only highlights the transformative power of innovative learning technologies but also underscores the critical role of empathy, active listening, and genuine care in effective leadership and safety culture.

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This week, Mousa Yassin talks with Esil Mertoglu, Senior EHS Manager at Adient, and explores her journey as an environmental health and safety leader. Esil's extensive experience spanning over 18 years in multinational manufacturing companies reflects her profound passion for advocating safety as well as championing diversity and inclusive initiatives, especially around women's rights. As a dedicated leader, Esil shares her insights on shaping strong leadership within the HSE community, emphasising the importance of leading with purpose and empowering individuals.

We get to dive into Esil's career trajectory, uncovering pivotal moments that shaped her commitment to safety and the transformative changes she witnessed in the HSE domain over the years.

Esil discusses the evolving landscape of health and safety, highlighting the shift towards a zero harm culture and the emphasis on proactive risk prevention and employee engagement.

It also goes into the challenges faced by safety leaders in fostering a culture of care and effective communication to ensure employees' well-being and safety remain at the forefront of organisational priorities.

Esil talks about the crucial role of leadership in integrating digital tools and technologies to enhance safety processes and drive continuous improvement, as well as underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in safety practices, emphasising the need for inclusive approaches that engage all stakeholders and promote equity within the workplace.

This episode encapsulates Esil's aspiration to influence organisational change, empower individuals, and foster a culture of safety and inclusivity in the pursuit of a safer and more sustainable future.

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In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted world of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with guest, Claus Rose, Senior Executive, EHS Separation Management Officer at GE Vernova.

With over three decades of groundbreaking work, from his early days in the armed forces to leading initiatives in renewable energy, Claus shares his journey into becoming a visionary in the EHS realm. 

His work in spearheading the Global Wind Organisation and transforming safety practices showcases his deep commitment to advancing the field.\

Claus underscores the vital importance of diversity of experience in EHS, the transformative power of learning from incidents, and the pivotal role of empathy in leadership. 

He also emphasises how hands-on experience and understanding front-line challenges not only build trust between leadership and operational staff but also drive more effective safety cultures.

Claus advocates for simplifying safety procedures to prevent mistakes too, highlighting that complexity can be an adversary to safety and articulates the significance of collaboration within the industry on safety standards, as demonstrated through his involvement in the Global Wind Organisation. 

This collective approach to safety, leveraging shared knowledge and practices, underpins the advancement of safer working environments across sectors. The conversation illuminates the essence of continuous improvement, innovation in EHS, and the empowerment of front-line decision-making as key levers for enhancing safety and sustainability in organisations.

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In this episode, host Mousa Yassin engages in an insightful conversation with Davide Scotti, Corporate Head of HSE Culture, Communication & Training at Saipem.

Davide shares his journey from his early career beginnings in the oil and gas industry to becoming a pivotal figure in health and safety culture, within his organisation but also across Italy. 

Working for Saipem for over 18 years, he has been instrumental in evolving their safety culture through innovative programs that blend emotional engagement with effective leadership training, making Saipem a model for safety performance in the industry. 

Davide delves into the intricacies of the Leadership and Safety Program he helped develop, which is recognized for its unique approach to cultivating a mature safety culture within organisations. This program, marked by its strategic workshops and training sessions, emphasises emotional intelligence and behavioural change, aiming to transform organisational leaders into safety champions. 

Davide's passion extends beyond corporate borders as he discusses the influence of safety practices on broader societal well-being, underscoring the universal applicability of emotional and behavioural cues in safety leadership across different cultures. 

The episode wraps up with Davide reflecting on the global impact of safety leadership and offering valuable insights for leaders aspiring to integrate health and safety values into their management approach. He encourages embracing intrinsic values alongside extrinsic motivations, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration that transcends workplace boundaries to influence societal safety norms. 

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Today we have Gokhan Yildiz, Managing Director of DSSD Consultants and we learn about his remarkable transition from a long tenure at Shell, a global giant where he was recognised for his innovative approach, to embracing the dynamic and uncertain world of startups and eventually founding his safety and sustainability consultancy.

Throughout his journey, Gokhan emphasises the importance of continuous learning and the value of stepping out of the comfort zone. His executive education at Harvard Business School heralded a pivotal shift, particularly in appreciating the potential of AI and digital transformation to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Gokhan's story brings a plethora of insights into the inner workings of health and safety leadership, and leadership as a whole, suggesting that nurturing leadership skills could be a transformative step for professionals in the field;

but also covers some fascinating concepts and programs such as the Hearts and Minds program and the 5 steps of organisational maturity.

And how immersive technologies can engage employees more effectively than traditional methods, marking a significant shift towards adopting new tools for better compliance and safety outcomes. His experience implies a broader application and necessity for innovation in safety training within various industries.

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