Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything?
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Laura Angell
Laura Angell has hosted 24 episodes.
RRC's Laura Angell explores the most famous accidents and disasters throughout history, questioning whether these events could have been avoided and whether the outcomes could have ever been any different.
Each week she is joined by an RRC tutor to ask them whether history has actually taught us anything...
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Kevin Coley
Kevin Coley has hosted 7 episodes.
Kevin started his working career before the Health and Safety at Work Act came into force. He was actively involved (from the start!) in making sure the workplace was safe both as a worker and Production Manager. Kevin's career culminated with him being the Lead Safety Practitioner for Birmingham City Council. Kevin is one of our longer serving associates and has taught every health and safety course RRC offers. Kevin now supports the Course Development Team as a subject matter expert and acts as Lead Tutor for Construction and Fire Safety related courses.
Based in Leicestershire, Kevin enjoys walking his dog ‘Teddy’ and learning even more about health and safety.
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John Binns
John Binns has hosted 6 episodes.
With over 20 years' experience working in Environmental Management, John is an experienced environmental tutor. A regular course writer for RRC, John enjoys the diversity of Environmental Management because it covers many different disciplines and requires a knowledge of science, policy and legislation (which is sometimes quite complex). He takes a real satisfaction from helping students achieve qualifications, improve their work prospects and increase their confidence.
In his spare time, John is a keen road cyclist and enjoys watching football and rugby.
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Brian Sumbot
Brian Sumbot has hosted 1 episode.
Brian is an accomplished and multi-faceted professional with a wealth of experience culminating in leadership positions driving Operational Excellence (OE).
Throughout his career, he has supported clients in foundational areas including Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Market Presence and Management of Change, and Financial Management.
His credentials include a position as a Tech Member of IOSH and External COR Auditor with the Alberta Association of Safety Partnerships (AASP), as well as the Alberta Municipal Safety & Health Association.
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Alfred Ajao
Alfred Ajao has hosted 1 episode.
Alfred is a highly qualified Chartered Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) professional, as well as a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Public Health (UK) and the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (UK).
With over 17 years of extensive experience in health, safety, and environmental management, he is also GRI-trained in sustainability practices.
His unwavering dedication to safeguarding people, property, resources, and the environment through active participation in professional safety initiatives has earned him the prestigious Dr. Donald E. Rhodes Award (2018) from the World Safety Organisation Management Center (USA), as well as the Nigeria Safety Award for Excellence Touch Bearer Award (2017).
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Lucy Collett
Lucy Collett has hosted 4 episodes.
Lucy is a Safety Practitioner with 15 years experience, underpinned by two decades in supermarket retail. Holding a NEBOSH diploma, she brings a practical and informed approach to safety discussions. Married to Dan, and a stepmother to Freya, Ryder, and Soren, Lucy is an avid traveler, always planning her next adventure.
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Aimee Nelson
Aimee Nelson has hosted 1 episode.
Aimee is a health, safety and environmental trainer and consultant with over 20 years experience within the energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and engineering sectors. She's passionate about helping clients and learners to achieve success in their goals.
Aimee has a full household with husband Andrew, three kids Pip, Georgie and Alexander, cat Letty and dog Chewie. She has a serious coffee habit, and loves Newcastle United.
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Samuel Nesbitt
Samuel Nesbitt has hosted 2 episodes.
Samuel is a Chartered Health and Safety professional with over 15 years' experience spanning pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, construction, Oil & Gas, and consultancy sectors. As an experienced trainer and consultant, he delivers a wide range of NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications including the NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH Managing Safely courses. Samuel brings a unique perspective to health and safety, drawing from his diverse background including service with the Irish Defence Forces and Irish Prison Service, where he developed strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Currently operating as a H&S/Fire/CDM Consultant, he provides comprehensive safety advice, workplace inspections, and training to clients across various industries. Samuel holds a BSc (Hons) in Health and Safety from the University of Limerick and is an Associate Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
In his spare time, Samuel enjoys playing the fiddle, reading, motorcycling, and traveling.
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Simon Whitmore
Simon Whitmore has hosted 1 episode.
Simon has worked in education for over two decades, specialising in the risk management of outdoor activities. Somewhat unusually, he spends much of his time encouraging professionals to help children and young people engage with risk. Central to Simon’s work is the importance of educating future generations to understand and manage risk, instead of becoming averse to it. He combines qualifications in youth work, education and OSH to achieve a workable balance.
Still a passionate practitioner, Simon can often be found in the mountains, on rivers, or along coastal paths, practising what he preaches.