We’ve launched something new. And it’s not your typical industry podcast.

The Risk Factor is a no-nonsense podcast that cuts through the noise in safety, risk, and leadership. Each episode brings inindustry experts to have honest conversations about what’s working, what’s failing, and what needs to change in high-risk industries.

Every episode brings in experienced professionals who’ve lived it. From high-stakes investigations and frontline leadership to complex systems thinking. Together, we get honest about what’s working, what’s failing and what needs to change in high-risk industries.

This isn’t about compliance checklists or corporate spin. It's about asking the uncomfortable questions that often get avoided.

Why do serious incidents still happen in companies with strong safety records?
Are leadership behaviours aligned with what’s happening on the ground?
What’s driving human error, and are organisations too quick to stop at "individual mistake"?
Are workplace mental health initiatives actually helping employees, or are they a PR exercise?

We’re getting to the root of the matter.

Because knowing what went wrong isn’t enough. We’re asking why. And what to do next.

🎧 Episode 1: From Catching Criminals to Catching Risk

Hosted by Energy Voice’s Out Loud’s Ryan Duff
In our launch episode, Ryan sits down with Alan Smith, former Detective Superintendent and now Head of Investigations at COMET. With decades of experience in serious crime and offshore incidents, Alan shares what criminal investigations taught him about systemic failure in the industry and why too many companies still miss the warning signs.

Spoiler: “Some incidents aren’t just preventable. They’re predictable.”

Watch the teaser here 👇

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Got something to say?
If you’d like to be a guest on a future episode or have a topic we should cover, we’re all ears.
We’re building this podcast for people who care about fixing what’s broken, not just talking around it.

Just email us at info@cometanalysis.com and tell us a bit about your story or suggestion.

This is just the beginning. We can’t wait for you to hear it.