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An Interview with the Big Bad Wolf!

An Interview with the “Big Bad” Wolf

Interviewer:

Well, well, well… Look who we have here! The infamous Big Bad Wolf. Care to explain how you got such a dramatic name?

Big Bad Wolf:

(Smirking) Oh, that old chestnut? Honestly, it’s a total misunderstanding. I prefer to go by The Good Kind Wolf, thank you very much.

Interviewer:

Really?! That’s not what the fairy tales – or the news – say!

Big Bad Wolf:

Exactly. Fairy tales and tabloids – same thing these days. I sneeze near a house and suddenly I’m a criminal mastermind. No one reports when I’m handing out safety leaflets or offering advice. Nope. It’s always “Wolf blows house down!” Never “Wolf promotes structural integrity!”

Interviewer:

Okay, okay – so what makes you so “good” and “kind,” then?

Big Bad Wolf:

Glad you asked! I spend my days spreading the word about health and safety. My go-to spot? www.hse.gov.uk – it’s my digital den of safety goodies!

 

It’s jam-packed with free downloads, advice, tips, and templates. I work with all industries to keep things up to date – from construction to cupcake factories. I’m basically the safety superhero no one appreciates.

But here’s the problem – some people STILL don’t listen. They skip the rules, cut corners, and when chaos hits, guess who gets the blame? Moi. It’s exhausting being misunderstood.

Interviewer:

You seem like you’re in a rush – where are you going in such a hurry?

Big Bad Wolf:

Just got word that Old MacDonald’s Farm is a health and safety horror show. He’s brought in Chicken Licken and his dodgy crew for some building work. No PPE, no site checks, just feathers and confusion. I’ve got to sort it out before someone drops a brick on their heads.

Interviewer:

I wonder if Old MacDonald knows about SafetyNow Training Ltd

They’re the real deal – accredited, bespoke training, brilliant workshops, and customer service that even Goldilocks would say is just right. Might save him from a few wolf visits, too!

 

A modern twist on the 3 little pigs story

The Third Little Pig — A Health & Safety Tale

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs who met to discuss their Health & Safety concerns and how to protect themselves from the Big Bad Wolf.

 

🐷 The first little pig wasn’t worried at all. “We’ve never had a problem before,” they said, so they carried on as usual, sticking with advice from Short Straw Ltd and changing nothing. While they laughed and fooled around, they didn’t notice the Big Bad Wolf creeping closer — until it was too late.

🐷 The second little pig saw what happened and became frightened. In a panic, they googled “cheap and cheerful” and hired the first company that appeared — Up Sticks Ltd. They signed up and paid online without asking questions. As the wolf came closer, they tried calling for help, but each call went to voicemail:

“Thank you for calling Up Sticks Ltd. We are experiencing a high volume of calls. The expected waiting time is 3 weeks.”

And during that time, the Big Bad Wolf arrived at their door.

🐷 The third little pig took a smarter approach. They realised that doing things the same old way or buying cheap wasn’t the answer. After researching Health & Safety providers, they were amazed at the number of options. But they knew what to look for and narrowed it down to a well-established, respected company: SafetyNow Training Ltd.

The reviews were excellent, and colleagues shared only positive feedback:

✅ Very fast response — real people answering the phone who know what they’re talking about

✅ Time taken to understand and discuss your needs

✅ A comprehensive portfolio, including accredited and bespoke courses, plus Health & Safety consultancy

The third little pig knew they’d found the right company and looked no further. With SafetyNow on board, the Big Bad Wolf was never seen again.

Make the smart choice — protect your business, your people, and your future.

Contact SafetyNow today.

 

Reasonably Foreseeable Near Misses

Join me for a moment in my time capsule. Our destination is Sheffield. It’s Sunday 5th April, 1981…

Tottenham Hotspur are playing Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough.

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