Is safety complicated or complex?

About this episode

The episode explores whether safety is complicated, complex, or a wicked problem through humor and practical insights.

🎪 The Circus of Safety VideoCast: Season 4, Episode 5 🎉 Step right up for another riotous round under our virtual Big Top! Join Brenton, Andy, Des and the inimitable Oliver as they spin The Spinning Wheel of Death (#SWOD) and tackle the age-old question: is safety complicated, complex, or just a wicked problem? From comical banter and broken bones to heated debates about risk definitions and outsourced expertise, this episode slices through the circus fog to get real about why health and safety can get so tangled. Enjoy candid storytelling, sharp wit, and a flurry of practical insights you’ll actually remember! And don’t miss your chance to submit your own “wicked problems” for the next show. #TheCircusOfSafety #TheSpinningWheelOfDeath #SWOD #HealthAndSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyManagement

People in this episode

Hosts: Brenton, Andy, Des, Oliver

Topics covered

• safety
• risk management
• health and safety
• complex problems
• comedic storytelling

Keywords

• safety
• risk definitions
• health and safety
• wicked problems
• practical insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Circus of Safety

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