The Circus of Safety VideoCast

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

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

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

🎪 Step right up for Season 3, Episode 18 of The Circus of Safety, where Brenton, Desai, and Andy tackle the age-old question: Can controls become hazards? In classic Circus of Safety style, this episode dives into the not-so-simple world of risk management, safety controls, and the unintended consequences they sometimes bring. Expect practical wisdom, plenty of laughs, and a few wild philosophical tangents as our hosts debate definitions, share real-life examples—from seat belts to scissor lifts—and explore whether safety controls ever create more problems than they solve.If you've ever wondered why safety feels so complicated [or is it complex?], or how blanket rules and audit tools can backfire, this is the episode for you. Tune in for a pragmatic, tongue-in-cheek rollercoaster that makes health and safety as entertaining as it is insightful.#TheCircusOfSafety #TheSpinningWheelOfDeath #SWOD #HealthAndSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyManagement

Welcome to The Circus of Safety! In this lively episode, Andy, Des, and Brenton dive headfirst into the hotly debated world of "Just Culture" and "No Blame" in workplace safety. Expect a whirlwind of sharp banter, practical reflections, and philosophical tangents as our hosts wrestle with the real meaning of blame, accountability, and justice at work. Is "just culture" truly fair, or just clever corporate branding? Can accountability ever exist without blame? From beer floods in 1814 to the mysteries of psychological safety, this episode serves up safety wisdom with a healthy side of humour and irreverence. Pop a metaphorical safety pill and join us under the Big Top as we spin the wheel of workplace risk—no topic is off-limits!#TheCircusOfSafety #TheSpinningWheelOfDeath #SWOD #HealthAndSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyManagement