Are risk assessment tools broken?
From The Circus of Safety Podcast by The Circus of Safety
May 8, 2026 · 43 min · Season 4 · Episode 10
About this episode
The episode explores whether risk assessment tools are effective, featuring lively discussions and humor from the hosts.
🎪 Step right up for another delightfully chaotic ride at The Circus of Safety! In this episode, Brenton, Andy, and Des spin the Spinning Wheel of Death [SWOD] and dive into the ultimate safety conundrum: Are risk assessment tools broken? 🤹♂️💥 Expect banter, bewilderment, and a whole lot of laughs as the crew debates Take 5s, JSAs, risk matrices, and the difference between tools and methodologies—while defending [or dismantling] the classics. With tongue-in-cheek wisdom and a few technical hiccups, the team reminds us that in The Circus of Safety, nothing is off limits and everything is fair game! #TheCircusOfSafety #TheSpinningWheelOfDeath #SWOD #HealthAndSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyManagement
People in this episode
Hosts: Brenton, Andy, Des
Topics covered
- risk assessment
- safety tools
- methodologies
- health and safety
- risk management
- banter
Keywords
- risk assessment tools
- safety conundrum
- Take 5s
- JSAs
- risk matrices
- safety management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Circus of Safety
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