How can the safety profession improve?

What does the future hold for the safety profession, and how can we rise to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow?

In this end-of-the-year Safety Roundtable episode, I lead a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion on ways the safety profession can improve. With participants from diverse backgrounds sharing candid insights, this open dialogue dives into key issues like training, public perception, and professional development. Whether you're a seasoned safety leader or new to the field, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink and redefine your role in advancing safety.

Episode Highlights:

✅ Two perspectives on improvement: Internal advancements vs. external perception shifts.
✅ Training vs. education: The value of moving from knowledge delivery to behavioural change.
✅ Role clarity: Addressing confusion around safety professional responsibilities across industries.
✅ Competence frameworks: The need for clear, standardised qualifications and skill pathways.
✅ Public perception: Tackling stigma and embedding safety into organisational culture.
✅ Ethics in safety: Prioritising societal value over organisational loyalty.
✅ Specialisation vs. generalisation: Balancing core expertise with collaborative problem-solving.
✅ Return on investment: Demonstrating safety's impact on business performance and productivity.
✅ Safety as a business driver: Shifting the narrative to position safety as a strategic imperative.

Actions:
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