The Risk Factor Podcast
The Risk Factor Podcast
Podcast Description
The Risk Factor is a no-nonsense podcast that cuts through the noise in safety, risk, and leadership. Each episode brings in industry experts to have honest conversations about what’s working, what’s failing, and what needs to change in high-risk industries.This series goes beyond surface-level discussions to expose the gaps in safety culture, challenge outdated thinking, and explore the real impact of risk management decisions. The Risk Factor is about getting to the root of the matter, not just looking at what went wrong, but why, and what should happen next.The Root of the Matter" The hard-hitting segmentWith 20 minutes left in each episode, the conversation shifts to "The Root of the Matter", the section where things get direct. This is where we take the biggest issue of the episode and break it down with real talk, tough questions, and clear takeaways. Are safety systems actually reducing risk, or are companies just covering themselves? Are incidents properly investigated, or do organisations just want to move on quickly? What will it take to create real change instead of repeating the same mistakes? "The Root of the Matter" is where the conversation gets sharp, focused, and uncomfortable because that’s what leads to action.
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The podcast focuses on safety culture, risk management, and leadership within high-risk sectors, with episodes like 'From catching criminals to catching risks' that highlight the transition from law enforcement to industrial investigations and episodes delving into systemic failures and the betterment of safety systems.
The Risk Factor is a no-nonsense podcast that cuts through the noise in safety, risk, and leadership. Each episode brings in industry experts to have honest conversations about what’s working, what’s failing, and what needs to change in high-risk industries.
This series goes beyond surface-level discussions to expose the gaps in safety culture, challenge outdated thinking, and explore the real impact of risk management decisions. The Risk Factor is about getting to the root of the matter, not just looking at what went wrong, but why, and what should happen next.
The Root of the Matter” The hard-hitting segment
With 20 minutes left in each episode, the conversation shifts to “The Root of the Matter”, the section where things get direct. This is where we take the biggest issue of the episode and break it down with real talk, tough questions, and clear takeaways. Are safety systems actually reducing risk, or are companies just covering themselves? Are incidents properly investigated, or do organisations just want to move on quickly? What will it take to create real change instead of repeating the same mistakes? “The Root of the Matter” is where the conversation gets sharp, focused, and uncomfortable because that’s what leads to action.
In this episode of The Risk Factor, Craig Smith, COMET’s Head of Operations and L&D, engages in a candid conversation withJim Grimmer. Former police officer, oil and gas veteran, and founder of Home – P3 Business Care, to explore whether mental health programmes are genuinely helping employees, or just serving as a corporate PR exercise.
They get into the uncomfortable stuff:
- Why many people would rather stay silent than risk opening up
- What actually happens when you call the support number
- Why mental health first aiders may not be the solution companies think they are
- And how stress, burnout, and fear of speaking up are silently fueling safety risks
The discussion also bravely addresses the critical issue of suicide, highlighting the importance of recognising early warning signs and creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak out.
If you think your organisation’s mental health initiatives are “doing enough,” this episode might change your mind.
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