
This series goes beyond surface-level discussions to expose the gaps in safety culture, challenge outdated thinking, and explore the real impact of risk management decisions. The Risk Factor is about getting to the root of the matter, not just looking at what went wrong, but why, and what should happen next.





In this episode of The Risk Factor, Arrash Nekonam, COMET’s CTO, engages in a candid conversation with Jaye Deighton, Global Head of ICT & Innovation at Peterson Control Union, and Steve Shearman, serial entrepreneur and founder of Digital Technology Partner, to explore whether rapid AI adoption is driving real value, or quietly introducing new risks in high-stakes environments.
If you think your organisation’s AI strategy is “under control,” this episode might challenge that assumption.
In this episode of The Risk Factor, Craig Smith, COMET’s Head of Operations and L&D, engages in a candid conversation with Jim Grimmer. ex-cop, oil and gas veteran, and founder of P3 Business Care, to explore whether mental health programmes are genuinely helping employees, or just serving as a corporate PR exercise.
If you think your organisation’s mental health initiatives are “doing enough,” this episode might change your mind.
In this episode of The Risk Factor, former Detective Superintendent Alan Smith shares what decades of investigating serious crime and offshore tragedies taught him about why organisations fail to prevent repeat incidents.
Alan spent 30 years in law enforcement, leading major crime investigations, including homicides, kidnappings, and corporate fraud. When he transitioned into industrial safety, he immediately saw the same patterns, companies spotting warning signs but failing to act before disaster strikes.