Transforming Safety Practices: Jen Dransfield's Game-Changing Insights for NZ Businesses

Join us for an insightful episode of ‘Health and Safety Unplugged’ featuring Jen Dransfield, a seasoned health and safety professional. Learn how she tailors safety practices to regional needs, fosters industry-wide contributions, and champions community involvement in safety. Her innovative approach and practical advice are invaluable for NZ professionals in construction and project management. Get ready to transform your understanding of workplace safety and embrace innovative strategies that make a real difference. Topics Covered - Career Pathways: Jen Dransfield, with over a decade of experience in health and safety roles, shares her insights. Her background includes various roles such as health and safety officer, consultant, trainer, and manager in both government-funded organisations and private sector, providing her with a broad perspective on health and safety practices. Regional Adaptability in Health and Safety: Jen emphasises the importance of adapting health and safety directives to suit regional needs. This approach allows each region to tailor health and safety practices to their specific environments, ensuring effectiveness and relevance. Innovations and Industry Contributions: The discussion highlights how innovations and learning from mistakes are crucial for advancing health and safety practices. Jen mentions the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences, both for improving internal practices and contributing to the broader industry. The Value of Community in Health and Safety: Jen and Matt discuss the establishment of the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals, an online community. This platform allows for sharing knowledge, asking questions, and providing support among health and safety professionals, underlining the importance of community in this field. Consultation and Communication in Health and Safety: The episode covers the significance of proper consultation and communication within organisations. It stresses that effective health and safety practices involve more than just compliance; they require engaging people in meaningful conversations and making informed decisions together. --------------- 👋 Welcome to 'Health and Safety Unplugged' Hit that subscribe button, turn on your notifications, and join our ever-growing community. Let's dive deep into conversations that matter, challenge the status quo, and get inspired to view health, safety, and success from a fresh perspective. Join Matt Jones, Founding Director of Advanced Safety and your host, as we explore the exciting intersection of health, safety, and business. From its humble beginnings as a monthly broadcast on Plains FM to becoming a podcast during the global lockdowns, 'Health and Safety Unplugged' has evolved into a movement committed to transforming the health and safety landscape. On our return from hiatus, we came back stronger, with a brand new studio and an array of new sponsors and guests. Each episode features value-loaded discussions with industry leaders and subject matter experts in health and safety law, mental health, wellbeing, business marketing, information security, and executive leadership. Our mission - to ignite conversations that inspire change, encourage growth, and foster a safer and healthier environment for everyone. But the best is yet to come! We're constantly seeking new guest speakers and sponsors who can add unique perspectives to our discussion. If you've got a passion for these topics, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out: [email protected] This isn't just a Spotify channel, it's a platform for change. Be part of our journey and let's make a difference, together! See you in the comments section and, of course, on the other side!