The Circus of Safety Podcast

🎪 Step right up for another thrilling episode of The Circus of Safety!
In this week’s videocast, Andrew, Desai, and Brenton are joined by special guest Brett Murray, CEO of Site Safe New Zealand, for a ringside deep-dive into the Gibson vs Maritime New Zealand case and its high-stakes implications for directors, CEOs, and safety management.
Expect tongue-in-cheek banter, razor-sharp insights, and practical tips for navigating the chaos of critical risk, assurance, and personal accountability in the workplace.
Whether you’re a boardroom ringmaster or safety juggler, the Big Top is open—let’s revolutionise health & safety, one laugh at a time!
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🎪 The Circus of Safety VideoCast: Season 4, Episode 5 🎉
Step right up for another riotous round under our virtual Big Top! Join Brenton, Andy, Des and the inimitable Oliver as they spin The Spinning Wheel of Death (#SWOD) and tackle the age-old question: is safety complicated, complex, or just a wicked problem?
From comical banter and broken bones to heated debates about risk definitions and outsourced expertise, this episode slices through the circus fog to get real about why health and safety can get so tangled.
Enjoy candid storytelling, sharp wit, and a flurry of practical insights you’ll actually remember! And don’t miss your chance to submit your own “wicked problems” for the next show.
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🎪 Step right up for a brand new episode of The Circus of Safety!
In this punchy, practical, and delightfully irreverent instalment, Brenton Harrison, Andrew Evans, and Desai Link dive into Part 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill—debating critical risks, regulatory confusion, “snake oil” sales, and who really should be writing the rules.
From humorous banter about fast food careers [and suspicious t-shirt sponsorships] to pointed takes on consultation, ACOPs, and whether legislation helps or hinders, this episode is both thought-provoking and uproariously fun.
Perfect for safety managers, industry leaders, and anyone ready to challenge—or laugh at—the circus that is workplace health and safety reform.
Tune in, join the conversation, and find out if the crew can ever agree on what matters most in keeping people safe at work!
#TheCircusOfSafety #TheSpinning BroWheelOfDeath #SWOD #HealthAndSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyManagement

🎪 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.
#TheCircusOfSafety #TheSpinningWheelOfDeath #SWOD #HealthAndSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyManagement

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.
#TheCircusOfSafety #TheSpinningWheelOfDeath #SWOD #HealthAndSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyManagement