SAFETY UNLOCKED – The Podcast

December 30, 2024

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SAFETY UNLOCKED – The Podcast: Hear the Stories Shaping Safer Experiences

Introducing SAFETY UNLOCKED – The Podcast, a new podcast series by MENALAC that will dive into the safety practices shaping the MENA Leisure & Attractions industry.

At MENALAC, Safety is the foundation of everything we do. With the launch of the SAFETY UNLOCKED Podcast, we’re launching a ground-breaking initiative that takes you behind the scenes of the most critical safety practices, innovations, insights shaping the future of safety. We are reinforcing our commitment to raising awareness, fostering critical conversations, and driving adoption of the best safety practices in the MENA Leisure & Entertainment industry.

This QUARTERLY PODCAST will spotlight global and regional safety leaders equipping industry professionals with actionable insights. Our first SAFETY UNLOCKED – The Podcast episode drops on March 05, 2025, hosted by Chris Napier, featuring top safety experts. Don’t miss this quarterly deep dive into the insights driving safer, better experiences.

Tune in March 05, 2024, and join us as we lead the charge in creating a safer, more secure future for our regional leisure industry.

 

 

Episode 1 – Decoding Safety Standards and the Inspection Process: Insights from Third-Party Inspection Bodies

Date:                  March 05, 2025

Host:                  Christopher Napier, Global Safety and Talent Development Director, Mellors Entertainment
Guests:              Representatives from leading inspection body TUV SÜD, ABC, DEF, GHI (or similar).

 

In this debut episode, Christopher Napier sits down with leading experts from TUV SÜD, ABC, DEF, GHI (or similar) to unravel the intricacies of safety standards and the inspection process. From pre-inspection preparations to the commissioning process and cutting-edge safety technologies, this episode offers an in-depth exploration of what it takes to keep attractions safe and thrilling.

This episode will delve into the vital role of independent inspection bodies in ensuring impartiality and credibility, how proper documentation like maintenance logs and NDT reports streamline inspections, why the first step in a ride’s lifecycle is critical to its safety. We aim to do a step-by-step walkthrough of a third-party inspection process and highlight avoidable maintenance pitfalls that could derail certifications. We will look into the future trends on how AI and predictive maintenance are transforming the safety landscape.

Whether you’re an operator, regulator, or industry enthusiast, this podcast is your backstage pass to understanding how third-party inspections uphold safety and inspire trust in our industry.