COMET is proud to announce the launch of The Risk Factor, a new podcast series that explores the people, stories, and thinking behind better investigations and risk intelligence in high-hazard industries.
The first episode is now available and features Alan Smith, COMET’s head of investigations.
With over three decades of experience in law enforcement and a significant track record in industrial investigation, Alan shares how his career has evolved from investigating criminal incidents with Grampian Police to leading investigations into major offshore events, including the Bourbon Dolphin tragedy.
Listeners will gain a rare perspective on:
• What industry can borrow from criminal investigations - and what it can teach in return
• Why looking beyond immediate causes to identify systemic failures matters
• How COMET’s approach to root cause analysis has been shaped by real-world experience
The Risk Factor is aimed at safety professionals, investigators, operational leaders, and anyone with a genuine interest in understanding and improving how organisations manage risk and prevent incidents.
Listen to Episode One now and subscribe to be notified when new episodes drop: https://www.cometanalysis.com/company/the-risk-factor-podcast