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Health & Safety Unplugged

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by Matt Jones, HASANZ, Prof NZISM, GradDip OSH

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After a brief hiatus, your favorite podcast 'Health and Safety Unplugged' is back on the airwaves! We've used our break to take the podcast to new heights, and we are thrilled to share what we've been working on. We've had the pleasure of engaging in enlightening discussions with experts across various fields, from health and safety law to mental health, wellbeing, business marketing, information security, and executive leadership all geared toward excelling your professional journey. Sponsorship and guest speaker opportunities remain available. Reach out direct: info@advancedsafety.co.nz

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May 8, 2026

Your Exec Team Isn't Ready. Simulations Don't Lie. | Dave Greenberg | Health & Safety Unplugged

Your exec team isn't ready. And the simulations prove it.Dave Greenberg spent 25 years on the Westpac rescue helicopter in Wellington — 4,000 missions. Now he runs executive crisis simulations across New Zealand and he has never once walked into a boardroom where the CEO doubted their team.The simulations tell a very different story.In this episode we cover:→ Why executives slide from governance into operations when crisis hits→ The gap between assumed readiness and observed behaviour→ What strong executive crisis performance actually looks like (and how rare it is)→ The perishable skill problem — and why your 2022 simulation won't save you→ How small businesses can build genuine resilience without a big budget→ The Santa Claus story every safety leader needs to hearDave Greenberg | Emergency Preparedness ServicesLinkedIn: Dave Greenberg (the only one in NZ)Website: thedavegreenberg.comJoin NZHSP ConnectIf you want deeper conversations, resources and community learning, join NZHSP Connect, our new free professional platform on Circle:https://www.advancedsafety.co.nz/nzhsp-connect-free-community/NZHSP Safety Summit Early Bird Tickets are now available - less than 100 left, sale ends 29 May 2026: https://www.safetysummit.co.nz

February 16, 2026

You Can’t Break a Business in the Name of Safety | The Real Role of H&S

In Season 5, Episode 4 of Health and Safety Unplugged, Matt Jones speaks with experienced health and safety leader Sarah Thomas about the real role of the modern health and safety professional.This episode goes beyond compliance and dives into:<ul><li>Why health & safety professionals fall into the “rescuer” trap</li><li>Why you can’t break a business in the name of safety</li><li>How to influence boards, executives and frontline teams differently</li><li>Speaking in the right “gear” to match your audience</li><li>Aligning safety strategy with operational reality</li><li>Boundaries, burnout and professional maturity in H&S</li></ul>If you're a health and safety professional, PCBU, director, operations manager or business leader navigating HSWA responsibilities in New Zealand, this conversation is essential listening.This is real-world safety leadership - not theory.Season 5 continues to challenge what it means to lead health and safety well in complex operational environments across construction, manufacturing and high-risk industries.Join NZHSP ConnectIf you want deeper conversations, resources and community learning, join NZHSP Connect, our new free professional platform on Circle:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXlJQ0h2bGFiM0IzOUdfX1BiNE9rLUhBNnQzUXxBQ3Jtc0tta2FraXY4RXRKWGdNN1lvcHB1QkpodXVOZEViOTNLUmdEZjV4Tm1qSjNIaGt0c0JKdnRlekhVUkxzZnA5MWRrRTVzdFAxeHY1WWNTblE3LTBITUxsbHJqdkNfdW9EZzN3UGtKYjVzVndpcENUbVBTdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsafety-connect.circle.so%2Fjoin%3Finvitation_token%3D128727fdd51ef687ad0b0a602e5419c35caab02d-9b2559d9-e0e0-4750-aa6b-c852a54852d7&v=5pUREp3-bxU">⁠https://safety-connect.circle.so/c/start-here⁠</a>Join the waitlist for the NZHSP Safety Summit 2026<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkFFUkJVOVAxNVluSFFEOHc1U1RaT2w5eWx6d3xBQ3Jtc0ttczZIT3FNcnBJVFFjNXQxMmxYcXllQ2Vma0tBWS1KRTlqcGFEVGRwd1ItN3JVelpKbWV3YnVXa1VoVm9RTzNaT29tSVRLeG5iMEltZ3dxMVZMeEYwY3l2Smd2cm9QYkpadHFJdnZtSkZyOFFKbU5UQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.safetysummit.co.nz%2F&v=5pUREp3-bxU">⁠https://www.safetysummit.co.nz⁠</a>About the Host – Matt JonesMatt Jones, a HASANZ-registered health and safety professional and founder of Advanced Safety.Matt advises New Zealand business leaders on practical health and safety system design, HSWA compliance and risk management, with a focus on construction, manufacturing, and complex operational environments. He is also the host of the Health and Safety Unplugged podcast, where he speaks with industry leaders about real-world safety challenges and emerging practice.Advanced Safety is a New Zealand-based workplace health and safety consultancy providing compliance audits, ISO 45001-aligned systems, risk assessments, and ongoing safety management support for construction, manufacturing and commercial businesses.

February 16, 2026

How AI Is Quietly Preventing Workplace Deaths (Before Anyone Gets Hurt)

AI is already changing workplace safety — most people just don’t realise it yet.In this episode of Health and Safety Unplugged, I sit down with Tane van der Boon, Founder of Inviol, to unpack how computer vision and AI are being used to prevent serious injuries and fatalities before they happen.This is not theory. This is not hype. This is what’s happening right now inside high-risk industries like logistics, steel, and manufacturing.Tane’s story is one of the most unusual origin stories in safety tech:From tracking Maui dolphins with AI-powered aircraft, to deploying real-time computer vision systems that identify unsafe behaviour in workplaces, this conversation goes deep into what proactive safety actually looks like.In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>Why complacency, not ignorance, is the biggest risk in high-hazard workplaces</li><li>How AI identifies leading indicators of harm before incidents occur</li><li>Why traditional audits and site inspections miss most real risk</li><li>How computer vision fits into existing CCTV systems (without “Big Brother” backlash)</li><li>What it really takes to change safety culture, not just monitor behaviour</li><li>How to introduce AI into workplaces without losing trust</li><li>Why safety data should enable conversations, not punishment</li><li>What the future of proactive, AI-assisted safety looks like over the next 5 years</li><li>Lessons for founders building technology inside traditional industries</li></ul>This episode is especially relevant if you’re: ✔ A Health & Safety Manager ✔ A Business Owner or Operations Leader ✔ A Safety Consultant ✔ Working in logistics, manufacturing, transport or construction ✔ Curious about how AI actually works in the real worldMost serious injuries and fatalities aren’t caused by “one bad decision.” They happen because risk slowly creeps in unnoticed, unmeasured and unchallenged.AI doesn’t replace people. It helps humans see what they can’t see consistently and act before harm occurs.This conversation is about keeping people alive, while still letting businesses operate efficiently and profitably. Why this mattersMost serious injuries and fatalities aren’t caused by “one bad decision.” They happen because risk slowly creeps in — unnoticed, unmeasured, and unchallenged.AI doesn’t replace people. It helps humans see what they can’t see consistently — and act before harm occurs.This conversation is about keeping people alive, while still letting businesses operate efficiently and profitably. 🔗 Connect with InviolWebsite: <a href="https://www.inviol.com/">⁠https://www.inviol.com⁠</a> Email: ⁠hi@inviol.com⁠ LinkedIn: Search “Inviol” or “Tane van der Boon” 🎙 About the HostMatt Jones is the founder of Advanced Safety and organiser of the Safety Summit, helping New Zealand businesses modernise safety performance and move beyond paperwork-driven compliance. 🤝 Join NZHSP ConnectIf you want deeper conversations, practical tools, and community learning, join NZHSP Connect — our free professional platform:https://www.advancedsafety.co.nz/nzhsp-connect-free-community/

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What is Health & Safety Unplugged?: After a brief hiatus, your favorite podcast 'Health and Safety Unplugged' is back on the airwaves! We've used our break to take the podcast to new heights, and we are thrilled to share what we've been working on.

We've had the pleasure of engaging in enlightening discussions with experts across various fields, from health and safety law to mental health, wellbeing, business marketing, information security, and executive leadership all geared toward excelling your professional journey.

Sponsorship and guest speaker opportunities remain available. Reach out direct: info@advancedsafety.co.nz
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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