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Explore stories and insights on workplace safety, featuring industry experts and cutting-edge technology. Join us as we dive deep into the future of workplace safety.
Building Trust and Safety: Amriq Ali’s Journey in Singapore’s High-Stakes Construction Industry
In this episode, Amriq Amir, a seasoned Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) manager at Bachy Soletanche Singapore, reflects on his career in Singapore’s civil engineering sector...
Beyond Compliance with Alex Maroske: Evolving Safety Culture in High-Risk Environments
In this episode of The HSE Edge, Iskander El Amri, CEO of Solyntek, sits down with Alex Maroske, Head of QHSSE IS/IT at Energy Drilling Pte Ltd, to explore the unique challenges of safety management in the oil and gas industry. Alex shares his journey from military medic to safety leader, discusses the psychology...
Adapting Safety Practices Across Industries: Insights from Mehdi Sahli, HSE Director at Safran Seats
In this episode of The HSE Edge, host Iskander El Amri sits down with Mehdi Sahli, HSE Director at Safran Seats, to discuss his journey in the safety profession. From his early days in South Sudan's oil and gas sector to leading safety initiatives in the aerospace industry, Mehdi shares valuable insights, best practices, and lessons learned. They explore the evolution of HSE, ...
Safety as a Value, Not a Priority: A Conversation with Eliana
In this insightful episode of The HSE Edge by Solyntek, host Iskander sits down with Eliana, an experienced HSE professional with a unique blend of expertise in neuroscience, biomechanics, and ergonomics. Eliana shares her inspiring journey from advising in Quebec's healthcare network to consulting for renowned companies like Lion Electric and GardaWorld. Together, they explore the challenges of convincing upper management to prioritize safety, the power of accident investigations, and the r...
Building Safer Skylines: Harnessing Technology in Construction with Marc from CANAM
lling episode ofThe HSE Edge by Solyntek, host Iskander sits down with Marc Curadeau, a seasoned HSE professional and leader at CANAM, to explore the challenges and opportunities in construction safety. With over 20 years of experience spanning diverse industries like wind energy and structural steel, Marc shares insights on managing evolving risks, especially working at heights, integrating AI and video analytics for proactive safety measures, and the potential of exoskeletons and robotics on construction sites. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on the transformative role of technology and collaboration in creating safer construction environments.More Episodes...
From Compliance to Culture: The Future of HSE & Risk Management with Jeff from The Billington Group
In this episode, Iskander El Amri, CEO of Solyntek, sits down with Jeff, Safety Director at The Billington Group, to discuss the evolution of health, safety, and risk management in modern industries.Jeff shares his unexpected journey into safety leadership, the challenges of managing global HSE strategies, and how companies can drive behavioral change on the shop floor. He also dives into the role of AI in proactive risk management, lessons learned from major crises like COVID-19, and why mentorship is key to developing future HSE leaders.
The Human-AI Balance in EHS: Practical Innovation with Arianna Howard & Dan Grinnell
In this episode of The HSE Edge, we sit down with Arianna Howard, EHS-IT hybrid and founder of her own consulting firm, and Dan Grinnell, former OSHA inspector turned AI-for-EHS champion. We dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping EHS practices—from automating SOPs to real-time computer vision analytics—while emphasizing the continued importance of human judgment and cultural engagement.Learn how they each transitioned from traditional compliance-heavy roles into forward-thinking tech advocates, and why starting small with AI is key to long-term success in workplace safety.🔍 Topics covered: Practical uses of AI in EHS: SOPs, JHAs, audits Why data quality and transparency matter Closing the AI awareness gap in EHS teams Privacy, ethical implications, and building trust How to evolve from reactive to proactive safety The future of computer vision and agentic AI
The Hummingbird Effect: Driving Global Safety Culture at L’Oréal with Malcolm Staves
The Hidden ROI of Safety: Why Smart Companies Invest Before It Hurts
In this episode of The HSE Edge, Iskander El Amri sits down with Dan Moriarity — Health & Safety Manager in the warehousing and distribution industry and founder of Safety Pro Weekly — to dive deep into a topic too often overlooked: the real return on investing in workplace safety.From invisible savings to lost contracts due to poor safety records, Dan breaks down the short- and long-term impacts of safety initiatives, backed by real-world examples and research. You’ll hear how better safety practices reduce incident costs, boost productivity, and protect not just people — but business reputation and revenue.Whether you're a safety professional or an executive looking at the bottom line, this conversation will change how you think about safety as an investment, not just an expense.
AI, Safety Culture & Leadership: A Conversation with Aleksey Ryabinok (JTI)
In this episode of The HSE Edge Podcast, Iskander El Amri sits down with Aleksey Ryabinok, 🌍 EGSC EHS Director Eastern Europe at Japan Tobacco International, based in Belgrade.With over 20 years of global EHS leadership, Aleksey has transformed safety culture across 40+ sites worldwide. From launching the “WeSafe” program to leading global audits, ISO certifications, and innovative AI-powered risk reduction pilots, he brings unmatched expertise in safety culture transformation, behavioral change, and technology adoption.Key themes in this episode:Why “absence of incidents ≠ presence of safety”The role of AI in shifting from reactive to proactive preventionLessons from launching a global internal safety advertising campaignHow leadership, trust, and communication shape sustainable safety culturesAdvice for EHS leaders who feel overwhelmed by AIThis is a deep dive into the future of safety leadership with one of the most forward-thinking voices in the field.
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