Andrew Sharman
Andrew Sharman
Andrew is the CEO of RMS Switzerland, a global consultancy specialising in safety behaviour, culture and leadership. With offices in the UK, and Switzerland. RMS has an enviable track record of improving culture and enabling excellence for NGOs and blue chip organisations around the world through industry sectors including aviation, automotive, mining, construction, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and FMCGs. Find out more at www.RMSswitzerland.com
Andrew is also Professor of Leadership & Safety Culture at the European Centre for Executive Development in Fontainebleau, France, and Professor of Risk Management at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He is a Chartered Fellow and Vice President of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH); a Fellow of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management; and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management.
Far from being risk-averse, he loves adventure sports including climbing, free flying, sea kayaking and swimming with sharks. He uses these pursuits to re-energise the language, perceptions and functions of safety and risk management and align the disciplines with broader organisational issues driving positive impact and enhancing the performance of individuals, teams and businesses.
Read Andrew's New Rules of Safety series on SHP here.
Andrew’s book From Accidents to Zero is one of the fastest-selling books on safety culture of the 21st century, find out more at www.fromaccidentstozero.com and enter code SHP 25 to receive an exclusive 25% discount for SHPonline readers.
Articles by this author
One Percent Safer: Live & Direct – Limited free places at upcoming virtual conference
The New Rules of Safety: Safety is a virus
The New Rules of Safety: A brave new world?
Embedding wellbeing at the centre of our recovery
The New Rules of Safety: They are not human resources!
The New Rules of Safety: Pace and urgency
New partnership enables EHS leaders to learn practical skills to improve safety culture
Working at height: ‘People simply don’t see the risks’
The New Rules of Safety: Be careful what you measure
Working at height – Finding just the right balance