Episodes 131
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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This podcast series is about understanding diverse perspectives and emerging concepts in safety sciences, resilience and human factors. Each podcast is crafted as an open-ended discussion with scientists, subject matter experts, consultants and professionals in the safety domain with the view to create space for thinking and reflection.

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Why we struggle to understand Safety Culture?

Jun 01, 2026 27m

This podcast illustrates why the industry struggles with understanding safety culture and what we can do to improve our understanding. The podcast also provides selective readings to broaden your…

Stories of Following-Leading in practice 3/3

May 15, 2026 45m

This episode explores the transformative power of listening, humility, and how to think about time in leadership. Featuring personal stories from Rob, Craig, and Jenny, it highlights how profound…

Following-Leading model explained 2/3

May 08, 2026 40m

In this video we get down to understanding why there is no leading without following. We discuss: The concept of 'Following Leading' and its significanceThe hyphen as a symbol of connection and…

The lost art of conversation

May 02, 2026 35m

Discover how technology and our busy lives have diminished the art of conversation. Learn why genuine connection matters in today’s world.In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the simple…

Following-Leading in Risk 1/3: what's wrong with leadership models?

Apr 23, 2026 44m

What are the two main problems with how leadership is taught and practiced today?1. Leadership is all about Masculinity and to be precise - a male-centric construct. It makes little space for…

Leading in turbulent times: stories of compassion and connection

Apr 17, 2026 41m

“What I'm interested in is how do I bring the voiceless to the table. How do I bring the invisible into the visible landscape and have those various views and opinions heard, recognised, and…

Interviewing the interviewer

Mar 20, 2026 50m

Mary Conquest, the famous host of the podcast, Safety Labs, has interviewed over a hundred people (including myself). I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to engage with her and find out…

Enclosed space risks: what are we missing?

Mar 04, 2026 50m

Enclosed space risks have been haunting many high-risk industries for decades. The maritime industry has not seen much change with deaths and injuries in enclosed spaces despite our best efforts to…

What it means when someone says 'I don't know'

Feb 28, 2026 8m

One of the least understood responses in an investigation is when we hear someone say ‘I don’t know’. It is considered a sign of incompetence and ignorance. It is a source of shame and stigma for…

How accident narratives impede learning

Feb 28, 2026 20m

After an accident, we create a narrative to give meaning to misfortune. these narratives are packed in the discourse of science and they claim to prevent future recurrences (formal investigation…

Reflections, confessions and personal stories behind research with Dr Bikram S. Bhatia.

Feb 23, 2026 22m

This podcast is an open-ended conversation with Dr (Captain) Bikram S. Bhatia about how he became interested in researching seafarers hours of rest and work. From family expectations to workplace…

Why language is the basis for culture change

Jan 31, 2026 43m

This podcast is about understanding the central role of language in understanding and influencing culture change. Both Dr Nippin Anand and James Pomeroy are uniquely positioned in this space and they…

Enclosed space risks: Are we learning from accidents?

Jan 20, 2026 14m

For a great part of my working life, I have been experiencing and researching enclosed space deaths and injuries. Here’s a humble attempt to bring some of these risks together in the most concise and…

Audit Explosion: How audits are undermining maritime risk and safety

Dec 20, 2025 36m

Bureaucracy generated by excessive audits and inspections has reached a stage that it leads to high-consequence accidents at sea. Ships go aground and collide at sea not despite but BECAUSE of…

Why fatigue is not the real problem of the maritime industry

Dec 02, 2025 5m

In this podcast, Nippin tells the story of a seafarer who doesn’t want to go home after being on the ship for 6 months. Nippin asks him why? It’s such an exciting time for a seafarer to go home.…

Why Just Culture is a flawed concept?

Nov 26, 2025 6m

A short story about why the notion of just culture is deeply problematic, flawed and without a basis for either culture or justice.

The Wakashio Accident: Are we learning from accidents

Oct 26, 2025 15m

Less than a month ago, the long-awaited 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 was released by the Court of Investigation, Mauritius. The report cites the following as the primary causes of the accident:1) crew…

Understanding and improving culture

Sep 28, 2025 15m

In this conversation, Nippin and Frank delve into the significance of safety culture within organizations, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to risk management. They discuss the importance…

Words create and divide worldviews: Comparing metaphors in banking and maritime

Sep 06, 2025 15m

Where do you look for the meaning of words? Dictionaries, I guess? Word meanings are not to be found in dictionaries; words meanings are found in metaphors. All language is metaphorical, and we don’t…

The power of slogans:

Sep 04, 2025 12m

In this podcast, I discuss the impact of binary and absolute slogans on perception and behaviour, by drawing upon "Context is everything" as an example. These slogans undermine critical thinking and…

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