David Picton on Safety, Sustainability & the Rise of the Lone Worker

Safety isn’t a box-tick—it’s a living culture. David Picton shares hard-won lessons from military logistics to boardrooms and major infrastructure projects. We dig into why lone workers are growing fast, how extreme weather is reshaping site risks, and how connecting culture with smart tech turns “compliance” into prevention. You’ll hear real examples—from JLL to Costain—and a pragmatic playbook any firm can use. “Safety works when everyone has permission to call it out—from apprentices to execs.” David Picton What we cover with David Picton 1.  Lone workers: why they’re on the rise, the unique risks they face, and how to protect them. 2. Climate disruption on site: heat, storms, floods—and the simple factors (shade, hydration, acclimatisation, permission to speak up) that change outcomes. 3. Culture that speaks up: the “permission” moment that proves safety works when everyone can challenge—even a junior apprentice. 4. Data into decisions: how visibility lifts reporting and drives action. 5. SME playbook: low-cost, high-impact moves for smaller firms to handle extreme weather and continuity. Courtesy of Ecoonline “Technology plus culture is the shift—from basic compliance to predicting issues before they happen.” David Picton Practical takeaways for daily use Start with risk assessments on your highest-exposure tasks and locations. Keep them live as conditions change. Plan for weather: set clear comms trees, cross-training, and alternative task lists for