The future of safety is evolving rapidly and we explore exactly how to get there. I sat down with Liam Simpson, Head of Safety at Wilson James, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans leadership, mindset, data, culture, and tech. With roots in the military and years in the private security sector, Liam brings a unique and refreshing perspective on evolving from tick-box compliance to meaningful impact. If you’re curious about where safety’s headed and how to bring people with you on the journey, this one’s a must-listen.
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🔍 Episode Highlights:
- Moving beyond compliance: Safety as mindset, not just minimums
- The Safety Triangle model: Governance, culture, and performance
- Vision 2030: Human-centred, data-informed, and embedded by design
- Safety’s PR problem: Why dropping the word “safety” can help
- Near misses as free learning events: Shifting from blame to opportunity
- Winning hearts and minds: Co-creating safety initiatives with frontline teams
- Measurement that matters: From data noise to actionable insights
- The tech horizon: Real-time data, wearables, and AI-driven decision-making
- Leadership and trust: Why systems alone won’t build culture
- Practical steps: Making processes simple, feedback visible, and change personal
Actions:
- Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
- Connect with Liam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-simpson-04a5a954/
- Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
