The Circus of Safety Podcast

🎪 Step into the ring with "The Circus of Safety" as Brenton, Des, and Andy take a tongue-in-cheek, practical look at New Zealand's hot-off-the-press Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill!
In this special episode, the trio unpacks what the proposed changes really mean for businesses of all sizes—are we cutting red tape, or just tying new knots?
Expect sharp insights, lively debate, legal context, and plenty of banter as our hosts highlight the very real, sometimes absurd impacts of lawmaking on frontline safety.
Whether you're a seasoned HS professional or just love a good legislative circus, this show will keep you laughing and learning.
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In our Season 4 premiere, hosts Brenton Harrison, Desai Link, and Andrew Evans return from their summer breaks with plenty of banter, big questions, and even bigger laughs.
This episode dives into one of the most debated topics in health and safety: is there a true code of ethics for the profession? From the lack of a clearly defined professional ethic to issues of regulation, boundaries, and global standards, the trio tackles why finding clarity in safety's purpose is so vital—and so complicated.
Whether you’re a seasoned safety manager, aspiring consultant, or just curious about the wild world of risk management, join us under the virtual Big Top for spirited conversation, practical insights, and some unapologetic circus-style fun.
Expect sharp commentary, tongue-in-cheek humour, and plenty of spinning wheels, as Brenton, Des, and Andy set the stage for a season full of thought-provoking safety debates.
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🎪 Step right up to The Circus of Safety!
In this episode, hosts Andrew Evans, Brenton Harrison, and Desai Link take a pragmatic, tongue-in-cheek look at the real value behind signing a disclaimer.
Is it about protecting legal interests, enhancing safety, or just wishful thinking?
With stories from adventure tourism, law, and plenty of witty banter, our trio explores myths and truths about risk, responsibility, and those mysterious forms we all sign and never read.
Join the fun under the Big Top as we juggle practical wisdom, industry insights, and laughs—all to help you future-proof your safety strategy!
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Step right up to the most chaotic safety debate under the Big Top!
In this episode of The Circus of Safety, Brenton Harrison, Andrew Evans, and Desai Link take a hilariously unfiltered look at "supervision as a risk control."
Is supervision actually a risk control, or is it just a fancy way to keep tabs on everyone?
Dive in as our hosts argue, deflect, and try [mostly unsuccessfully] to keep things simple.
Expect witty banter, tongue-in-cheek disclaimers, lively listener commentary, and plenty of snake oil references—all served up with practical insights on risk and safety management. Perfect for anyone who wants their safety talk with a side of laughs.
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In this lively episode, Brenton Harrison, Andrew Evans, and Desai Link tackle the big question: Does monitoring failure still have a place in health and safety?
Expect sharp insights, plenty of witty banter, and practical advice as the trio debunks myths around lagging indicators, explores the value of learning from both success and failure, and pokes fun at snake oil safety solutions.
Workplace safety shouldn’t be boring—and under the Big Top, it never is. Tune in for laughs and real talk on making workplaces safer, smarter, and a little more entertaining.
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