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Safety Is My Middle Name S1E1: First Aid with special guest Amy Gault, Splat Training.
Kevin and Amy have a light-hearted discussion about the latest changes in first aid training, and on various issues relating to the subject, including why men refuse to use a defibrillator on a woman, and talk about some general health and safety issues.
Also, find out what the weirdest item she has ever found in a first aid kit.
Amy Gault is the Director and Trainer at Splat Training — a health and safety and first aid training company she set up 11 years ago after being made redundant.
Before that, Amy spent most of her working life as an Outdoor Leader, teaching everything from climbing and canoeing to mountain walking, DofE, archery, and loads more.
These days, she brings that same outdoorsy, hands-on energy into the training room, where she’s all about learning through doing — not sitting still and trying to memorise things.
Amy believes first aid training should never feel like a tick-box exercise, and she’s passionate about making it practical, engaging, and actually enjoyable, so people leave feeling confident and ready to help in real life.
Alongside delivering training, Amy looks after the team, keeps in touch with Splat’s lovely customers, and keeps an eye on what’s next in the world of health and safety — all while reminding people that you don’t have to know everything… you just have to do your best.
Safety Is My Middle Name S1E2: Logistics and Forklift Truck Operator Training with special guest Danny Conlon, Director of Training at FTW Training
Danny describes himself as a lifelong Logistics professional and Director at FTW Training, championing growth and driving innovation across the industry. Known for challenging conventional thinking and leading change, blending an expertise in Teaching and Assessment with a passion for helping people develop skills and rebuild careers. A forward-thinking, partnership led approach focuses on creating meaningful opportunities that raise standards while opening doors for individuals to thrive.
FTW Training are one of KSH Safety Services long-standing clients.
In this episode, Danny discusses how FTW Training deliver training through Government schemes helping those looking for work and with the rehabilitation of offenders, amongst other subjects.
Safety Is My Middle Name S1E3: Occupational Health Provision for employers, including Mental Health with special guest Jan Webb, Cornerstone Occupational Health
Jan works alongside businesses in caring for the health and wellbeing of their workforce - including business owners and managers too of course!
Our occupational health company is a 'labour of love' for her and her business partner. They set up Cornerstone Occupational Health in December 2019 to meet the need in the market for a caring, personal, friendly and affordable service which puts the client first.
Jan works with a number of KSH Safety Services clients on numerous occupational health issues.
In this episode Jan discusses how Occupational Health Providers can help employers, through drug and alcohol testing, medicals, mental health support, and much more.
Safety Is My Middle Name S1E4: Workplace Conflict Resolution with special guest Marcus A Farrey, Bridge Harmony Mediation
Marcus classes himself as an empathy-first workplace mediator being a lighthouse of understanding when teams and businesses clash, being the calm in all the chaos. He set Bridge Harmony up so all organisations across the UK can transform conflict into clarity, connection, and genuine understanding.
This was from his own experience first-hand and knowing how important is to have a 3rd party neutral person to resolve what can be for the client the most difficult time in their lives sometimes. He built Bridge Harmony to be the foundation that businesses can trust, rely on and deliver the very best in workplace mediation.
His approach is rooted in emotional intelligence, deep intuition, and a natural ability to create safe, honest spaces where people feel heard and respected. He guides teams through complex or sensitive issues with calm, clarity, and compassion, ensuring every voice has value and every person feels supported.
He believes that people thrive when they feel understood, and that workplace culture improves when empathy leads the way.
Safety Is My Middle Name S1E5: Construction Safety and The Safety Social with special guest Melissa Fazackerley, Dimension H&S Ltd
Melissa is an influential leader in the safety and high-risk industries, known for her dedication to advancing her field and uplifting others. Honoured as one of SHP’s most influential people, she also earned the HBF Top 100 Women in Construction Northwest Hero award in 2024 for her substantial impact as well as being recognised 3 years in a row for the Top 100 Women in Construction. She was awarded the President’s Commendation Award from IIRSM in 2025 which adds to her previous award of the Top 40 under 40 globally by IIRSM back in 2018.
Melissa's passion for community-building led her to create the Safety Social, a networking and education group that unites health, safety and risk management professionals, offering support, development, and charity involvement without heavy sales pitches and pressure to sell.
Melissa’s focus is on ISO Management Systems, strategy, executive coaching, and mentoring. In addition, her "Under Construction: The Swearing Journal" empowers mental health awareness, particularly for men in construction, through authentic, accessible language.
Melissa’s ethos—"Make it relevant, and it will work"—is evident in everything she does.
COMING THIS WEEK
Safety Is My Middle Name S1E6: Legionella and Water Hygiene in the Workplace with special guest Chris Holme from Acorn Environmental Services
Chris is an experienced Legionella Compliance Manager for Acorn Environment Services with over 15 years experience in the water hygiene industry. Skilled in legionella risk assessment with City & Guilds accreditations in Legionella Awareness within Evaporative Cooling Systems, Low Risk Confined Spaces, WH004 Risk Assessment for Legionella Control and WH011 Introduction to Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and its Control within Healthcare Environments. He also carries a CSCS card and CCNSG Safety Passport.
He started out as a water hygiene technician (2008-2012) for GMS Services based in Wigan. His roles included water monitoring on local government contracts. From June 2012-October 2013 he worked for Waterman Environmental Services based in Lichfield. In his role as Risk Assessor he worked on a mixture of Council (Cumbria) and private (AS Watson) contracts throughout England and Wales. From October 2013 until September 2021 he was in the employment of QES based in Sandbach. In his role as risk assessor he worked on contracts that saw him work in all four corners of the United Kingdom!
Outside of work you will either find him at home with his children or out walking up and down many of the UK's Peaks.
Chris will be discussing the responsibilities employers have, but often are unaware of, when it comes to water hygiene issues and legionella, and talking about what they need to do.
MID MAY 2026:
Safety Is My Middle Name S02E01: Fire Safety with Ste Waygood from On-Point Health and Safety
Ste Waygood is a firefighter with twenty years' experience through Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. In addition, he has recently established his own health and safety consultancy and is currently working through his diploma in the subject. In this podcast, Steve discusses what it's like to be a firefighter, some of the issues he has come up against, and how he helps the public and businesses in reducing the risks of fire. He also discusses recent legal changes and also newer hazards such as those posed by lithium-ion batteries. To avoid conflicts of interest with his own business, Ste does not carry out fire risk assessments.
LATE MAY 2026:
Safety Is My Middle Name S02E02: Asbestos with Mark Smith from AskMAS
Mark has a proven track record and many years of experience from the ground up. Trusted by leaders in the health & safety and asbestos industry as a competent and reliable resource.
Through his business, AskMAS, he brings together many years of collective experience within the asbestos and construction industries. He has developed a wealth of knowledge through a wide range of asbestos removal projects carried out for both local and national organisations. These projects have included complex environments such as confined spaces, working at height, and sensitive settings like hospitals.
His expertise also extends to working with social housing providers on both planned and reactive maintenance across large property portfolios. This has allowed him to develop a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of duty holders and the compliance challenges often associated with this type of work.
He possesses in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practices, particularly within the asbestos and construction sectors. His capability spans the management and surveying of asbestos-containing materials, ensuring that clients meet regulatory requirements with confidence.
He supports his clients and contractors by providing clear, practical guidance on tenders, including the development of Standard Operating Rates (SORs), Site-Specific Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Emergency Plans, and other essential documentation required for safe and compliant project execution.
EARLY JUNE 2026:
Safety Is My Middle Name S02E03: Ashley Walker from HSE Advice UK Ltd
HSE Advice UK was founded in Lancaster in 2021 by Ashley Walker and quickly grew to the award winning consultancy it is now through solving clients compliance issues with a practical and positive focus. The team covers the UK from Dundee to Kent working with fantastic clients ranging from small independent start-ups to large multi-national organisations.
As director and lead consultant, Ashley manages the business and large/complex clients. With a wealth of health, safety and compliance experience from various industries that include construction, educational settings and nuclear safety, There is rarely an issue that Ashley hasn't encountered before.
In this episode, Ashley and Kevin will be talking about how small and medium-sized businesses can understand and ensure compliance to health and safety legislation in what is a complex legal framework.
MID JUNE 2026:
Safety Is My Middle Name S02E04: Sally Holdsworth from Macro Group
Holding a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from The Manchester Metropolitan University, Sally currently serves as an Assistant Health and Safety Manager at Macro. Her role focuses on managing health and safety across a multi-site UK FM portfolio, including contractor compliance, risk assessments, and onboarding processes. With a strong background in CAFM systems, NEBOSH certification, and expertise in health and safety regulations, she contributes to creating safe and efficient operational environments. At Macro, she collaborates with operational teams to address health and safety challenges, deliver training, and enhance compliance with QHSEW standards. With a commitment to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective and a passion for promoting workplace safety. Her ability to work across diverse teams and manage complex processes ensures that she aligns with organisational goals and delivers impactful results. This podcast will discuss hazardous substances and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.
LATE JUNE 2026:
Safety Is My Middle Name S02E05: Keeping your property safe with Paul Haynes from Key Control Services
A hardworking and diligent director with a strong emphasis on business efficiency, holding a core belief in nurturing and developing a fully engaged and positive workforce working together as a team, for the common goal of business stability, growth and in turn employee development. Paul is the Managing Director of a security and key holding company, Key Control Security Services Ltd, and will be discussing keeping your business property safe from arsonists, thieves and other threats.
EARLY JULY 2026:
Safety Is My Middle Name S02E06: to be confirmed
More details coming soon.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Kevin S Heywood (hence Safety is my Middle Name), KSH Safety Services
Kevin has 27 years’ experience in Health and Safety and is the main Health & Safety Consultant and Trainer with KSH Safety Services. He was awarded the SHP IOSH Consultant of the Year in 2009. A Friend of Real Lancashire, Kevin is a keen wildlife photographer, birdwatcher, and keen researcher into his family history. More details on Kevin can be found here.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER AND EDITOR: Al Hughes, Hype Podcast Studios, Widnes, Cheshire
Al is the Founder of Hype Podcast Studios, and the chief in filming, recording, editing and production. He set up the Studios following years of experience and success in the media and the customer industries.
Understanding customer experience in great detail and how to deliver to customers through great communication and promotions, and with a hands-on knowledge of film work, production and marketing, Al decided to fuse the two and created Hype Podcast Studios.
Bringing businesses closer to their internal teams with video-led communications and updates, Podcasts and promos and also to their customers will professional studio quality Podcasts and video content, the Power of Podcasts and Video through Hype Studios is the impact they have on increasing a business or organisation's audience numbers and revenue.
Al has worked as an actor, a photographer, a film-maker and an executive leader in small and large-scale customer-focused businesses with a strong hand in marketing and content creation. He also runs a peer-to-peer business community, of which KSH Safety Services are a founder member, called the Swarm Business Community.
Disclaimer
The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in these podcasts are for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended as a substitute for professional advice. The content reflects the views and expertise of the interviewee at the time of recording and may not encompass all relevant regulations, best practices, or recent developments in health and safety law and practice. Legislation, guidance, and standards in the UK (including but not limited to those from the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities, and other regulatory bodies) are subject to change. Viewers and listeners are advised to always consult with a qualified and competent health and safety professional or legal advisor for specific guidance pertaining to their individual circumstances or workplace. The podcast host, producers, and guests do not accept any liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on the information contained within this podcast series. This podcast series is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive or any other regulatory body. The views stated within the podcasts are also not necessarily the views of KSH Safety Services, the host or production company.