Health and Safety Matters is the UK’s leading B2B publication covering health and safety. Every fortnight the HSM editorial team will analyse the latest news as well as interviewing guests who will talk about the latest industry trends and to help share best practice. You can also see breaking daily news at www.hsmsearch.com The HSM Podcast is sponsored by The Health & Safety Event, which takes place at NEC Birmingham on 30 April - 2 May 2024. For more information or to register to attend for free visit https://www.healthandsafetyevent.com
In this episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with industry stalwart Debbie Airey to talk about her new book Kicking the Door Down.
Mark also covers the news, which includes a new survey highlights worst staff behaviours, the launch of Floor Safety Awareness Month, changes to compensation laws for asbestos victims’ families, and the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) announce a new partnership.
Mark also shares information about Health & Safety Matters Live Scotland, which has now opened free registration for delegates. The event takes place on 26 November 2026 at SEC Glasgow and is Scotland’s only dedicated annual event for health and safety. It is also now co-located with Fire Safety Matters Live Scotland. You can register to attend for free at https://scotland.hsmlive.co.uk/register
21 Aug 2026
Health & Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 50
In this episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with newly appointed HSE Non Executive Director Louise Hosking to discuss The Choice Chain, which she recently founded.
Mark also covers the news, which includes further analysis of the HSE’s annual workplace fatality figures for 2025/26, calls for UK ban on silica materials amid worker concerns, results of a survey highlighting worst staff behaviours, and also details of the shortlist for the Women in Safety & Health Awards.
Mark also shares information about Health & Safety Matters Live Scotland, which has now opened free registration for delegates. The event takes place on 26 November 2026 at SEC Glasgow and is Scotland’s only dedicated annual event for health and safety. It is also now co-located with Fire Safety Matters Live Scotland. You can register to attend for free at https://scotland.hsmlive.co.uk/register
29 Jul 2026
Health & Safety Matters Podcast - Episode 49
In this episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with Blackline Safety’s Simon Rich and they discuss the future of Connected Safety.
Mark also covers the news, which includes the HSE publishing the latest annual workplace fatality figures for 2025/26, BOSH appointing a new president, the British Safety Industry Federation relaunching the Clean Air, Take Care campaign and also news on the BSIF Duty Holder membership scheme.
Mark also shares HSE guidance on protecting workers in the current extreme heat and also shares info on all the winners of the Safety & Health Excellence Awards.
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