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Driver Health01 Apr 202400:11:25

Hear more about the value that healthy and safe drivers add to an organisation in today’s episode of The Road Safety Podcast.

Our host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA, is joined by Fiona O’Donnell, who leads on driving related risk for Jacobs.

This ‘how to’ podcast is part of the work of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance project, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by RoSPA, that contributes to Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030.

The Road Safety Podcast is produced by Fresh Air Production and the producer is Juliette Nicholls – don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review, so you don’t miss an episode.

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Distracted Driving25 Mar 202400:13:12

Hear how important it is to reduce the risk of distraction in today’s episode of The Road Safety Podcast.

Our host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA, is joined by Fiona O’Donnell, who leads on driving related risk for Jacobs.

This ‘how to’ podcast is part of the work of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance project, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by RoSPA, that contributes to Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030.

The Road Safety Podcast is produced by Fresh Air Production and the producer is Juliette Nicholls – don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review, so you don’t miss an episode.

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Drink and Drug Driving18 Mar 202400:10:22

Find out more about why it’s so important to manage drink and drug driving within an overall strategy for managing driving risk, in today’s episode of The Road Safety Podcast.

Our host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA, is joined by Fiona O’Donnell, who leads on driving related risk for Jacobs.

This ‘how to’ podcast is part of the work of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance project, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by RoSPA, that contributes to Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030.

The Road Safety Podcast is produced by Fresh Air Production and the producer is Juliette Nicholls – don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review, so you don’t miss an episode.

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Driving Tired11 Mar 202400:10:21

Find out more about why it’s so important to manage fatigue, in today’s episode of The Road Safety Podcast.

Our host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA, is joined by Fiona O’Donnell, who leads on driving related risk for Jacobs.

This ‘how to’ podcast is part of the work of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance project, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by RoSPA, that contributes to Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030.

The Road Safety Podcast is produced by Fresh Air Production and the producer is Juliette Nicholls – don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review, so you don’t miss an episode.

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Wearing a Seatbelt04 Mar 202400:09:31

Find out more about why seatbelts are so important in today’s episode of The Road Safety Podcast.

Our host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA, is joined by Fiona O’Donnell, who leads on driving related risk for Jacobs.

This ‘how to’ podcast is part of the work of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance project, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by RoSPA, that contributes to Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030.

The Road Safety Podcast is produced by Fresh Air Production and the producer is Juliette Nicholls – don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review, so you don’t miss an episode.

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Managing Speed26 Feb 202400:11:33

Hear how to manage speed and where it fits within an overall strategy for managing driving risk, in today’s episode of The Road Safety Podcast.

 

Our host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA, is joined by Fiona O’Donnell, who leads on driving related risk for Jacobs.

This ‘how to’ podcast is part of the work of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance project, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by RoSPA, that contributes to Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030.

 

The Road Safety Podcast is produced by Fresh Air Production and the producer is Juliette Nicholls – don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review, so you don’t miss an episode.

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The Road Safety Podcast Trailer: Series 318 Feb 202400:00:51

Welcome to the third series of The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving and riding for work and managing the risk in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland. 

Our host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA - is joined by Fiona O’Donnell, who leads on driving related risk for Jacobs.

This ‘how to’ podcast is part of the work of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance project, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by RoSPA, that contributes to Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode - and we’d love it if you could leave a review.

The Road Safety Podcast is produced by Fresh Air Production and the producer is Juliette Nicholls – don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review, so you don’t miss an episode.

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Electric Vehicles22 May 202300:24:32

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing Electric Vehicles, and not only cars but also e-bikes and e-motorbikes, with Neil Swanson, Director at the Electric Vehicle Association Scotland CIC and a member of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance Steering Group. 

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Driver Behaviour15 May 202300:19:54

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing the top five biggest driver behaviour issues, with Greg Burns, from Road Policing at Police Scotland. 

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The ScORSA Network08 May 202300:22:07

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing how being part of the ScORSA network has helped one organisation think differently and manage the risk, with John Johnston, Senior HSE Adviser at TechnipFMC, Dunfermline and a member of the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance Steering Group.

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Sleep and Fatigue01 May 202300:25:03

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing sleep, fatigue and those who drive and ride for work with Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO at The Sleep Charity. 

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Older Drivers24 Apr 202300:16:31

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing older drivers with Rob Heard, Road Safety and Older Drivers Consultant at the Older Driver’s Forum. 

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Driver and Rider Training17 Apr 202300:13:14

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing 'Driver and Rider Training' with Allan Mauchline. 

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The Gig Economy10 Apr 202300:19:47

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing the Gig Economy and those who drive and ride for work with Becky Guy, Road Safety Manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

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The Road Safety Podcast Trailer: Series 203 Apr 202300:00:51

Welcome to the second series of The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving and riding for work and managing the risk in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland. 

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

We’re back with a new series, because we all have a part to play in keeping ourselves and each other safe on the roads.

Our conversations will help you understand where driving and riding for work sits within the Safe System approach, and to think about new and emerging risks.

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The Fatal Four18 May 202200:16:33

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we’re going to be discussing the ‘fatal four’.

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Ensuring Risks Are Managed11 May 202200:18:26

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we are exploring what actions organisations need to take, to close the loop and ensure the risks are being managed.

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What Organisations Need To Check04 May 202200:14:02

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we are exploring what organisations need to ‘check’ to ensure the risks are being managed.

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What Organisations Need To Do27 Apr 202200:10:40

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we are exploring what organisations need to ‘do’ to manage the risk.

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Managing Occupational Road Risk21 Apr 202200:15:21

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing  the importance of managing occupational road risk, with Roger Bibbings MBE, who was RoSPA’s occupational safety adviser for nearly 20 years. 

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The Safe System14 Apr 202200:14:46

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

In this episode, we're discussing the ‘safe system’ with George Henry, National Operations Manager for Road Safety Policy and Education at Transport Scotland. 

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The Road Safety Podcast Trailer04 Apr 202200:01:10

Welcome to The Road Safety podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland.  

With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell - Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA.  

Our conversations will help you understand where driving for work sits within the Safe System approach. How can your business help reduce the number of people being killed or seriously injured on Scotland’s roads by 50% by 2030? Keep listening to find out.  

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Produced by Fresh Air Production

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