“It’s not a telling-off. It’s a criminal offence.”
In this week's episode of The Engaging Marketeer, health and safety expert Shabbir Halai breaks down what really happens when a business ignores safety laws - and it's not just a fine.
If a health and safety inspector decides to prosecute, it’s a criminal case. Directors can face personal liability. Supervisors can end up in court. Fines can hit hundreds of thousands. And yes - people go to jail.
This isn’t scaremongering. It’s what happens when businesses fail to take safety seriously - and Shabbir’s seen it all.
From the film set that went up in flames, to the workshop where serious accidents stopped completely in just five months, this episode will change the way you think about workplace safety for good.
Watch now and find out how to protect your staff, your business and yourself.
More about Shabbir:
Shabbir Halai is a seasoned health and safety consultant with over three decades of experience across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and public services.
Beginning his career as an engineer, Shabbir transitioned into health and safety in 1989 after completing his first professional qualification, later becoming a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). His work spans everything from hands-on safety improvements in factories to advising councils and supporting businesses of all sizes in creating safer workplaces. Known for his practical, no‑nonsense approach, Shabbir focuses on simplifying health and safety compliance through clear policies, risk assessments, and engaging training. His personable style and ability to make complex regulations accessible have made him a sought‑after advisor, speaker, and trainer for organisations aiming to reduce risks, avoid costly incidents, and protect their people.
You can connect with Shabbir here:
Website: https://safetyisthekey.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabbirhalai/
About your host:
Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/
Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com
Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk
Support the show: https://engageweb.club
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