Real not regulatory with Jo Prigmore
About this episode
Joe Prigmore discusses the importance of human skills in health and safety leadership.
In this episode, Alanna Ball sits down with Joe Prigmore for an honest and practical conversation about finding your path in health and safety. Joe shares how her move from biomedical science into the safety profession was not carefully planned, but ultimately deeply fulfilling. Their discussion centres on the human side of safety. Beyond systems and compliance, Joe reflects on the importance of curiosity, empathy, and people skills in building safer workplaces. She shares how learning from mistakes, developing professional judgement over time, and understanding basic human needs are all part of shaping effective safety leadership. Episode highlights Joe’s unexpected transition from biomedical science into health and safety Why people skills are just as important as technical knowledge in safety management How curiosity helps uncover root causes and improve safety outcomes Learning from mistakes and using reflection to strengthen professional judgement Influencing leaders by understanding their priorities and pressures The value of a partnership approach in safety rather than a policing mindset Why practical, hands-on training often creates more impact than theory alone…
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