Chris Abbey, Senior Vice President HSE at Altrad - What way is up? Understanding perspectives

Chris Abbey is the Senior Vice President HSE at Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics.After leaving the armed forces, Chris got involved in Health & Safety literally, by accident.A life changing event, involving fire and an explosion changed his perspective about risk, behaviour and people forever. Now working at senior levels and internationally, his experience amplifies his clear mandate - to prevent loss, damage, and physical or mental injury at work.Promoting this accountable culture, he believes, only happens when we can ask questions in a psychologically safe environment, to understand perspectives and learn.Both mentally and physically - we’ll hear how Chris has shaped his purpose and drive towards a healthy workplace.