In the panel ‘Embracing Chronic Unease: A Vital Leadership Behaviour for HSE Excellence’, we question how the Chronic Unease mindset can transform Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) leadership. What does adopting a stance of continuous vigilance and skepticism towards safety processes mean, and how does this counter complacency to enhance safety outcomes? The panelists, experts in HSE, will explore these questions and share strategies for embedding this mindset into organisational culture. They will illustrate its effectiveness through case studies, prompting us to consider how Chronic Unease is operationalised. How can organisations ensure their safety barriers and systems are truly effective? Are weak signals, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes, being appropriately elevated? What actions and behaviors are necessary to overcome the fear of reporting bad news and systematically test barriers and systems? How is leadership critical in creating a culture where employees trust their concerns will be addressed without blame? The discussion will also address the role of leadership in maintaining an environment conducive to reporting and addressing safety issues. Join us to reshape your approach to safety leadership and contribute to a safer, more efficient workplace.