Diversity in thought and background, incident learning, and Industry collaboration to build better ehs practices

In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted world of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with guest, Claus Rose, Senior Executive, EHS Separation Management Officer at GE Vernova.

With over three decades of groundbreaking work, from his early days in the armed forces to leading initiatives in renewable energy, Claus shares his journey into becoming a visionary in the EHS realm.

His work in spearheading the Global Wind Organisation and transforming safety practices showcases his deep commitment to advancing the field.

Claus underscores the vital importance of diversity of experience in EHS, the transformative power of learning from incidents, and the pivotal role of empathy in leadership.

He also emphasises how hands-on experience and understanding front-line challenges not only build trust between leadership and operational staff but also drive more effective safety cultures.

Claus advocates for simplifying safety procedures to prevent mistakes too, highlighting that complexity can be an adversary to safety and articulates the significance of collaboration within the industry on safety standards, as demonstrated through his involvement in the Global Wind Organisation.

You and I, every hour, make six and a half mistakes. We can't take that away. It's impossible. But what me can do is make sure that the potential outcome, the severity of the mistakes that you make, is going to be as low as reasonably practical.

This collective approach to safety, leveraging shared knowledge and practices, underpins the advancement of safer working environments across sectors. The conversation illuminates the essence of continuous improvement, innovation in EHS, and the empowerment of front-line decision-making as key levers for enhancing safety and sustainability in organisations.