The Myth of the SWMS Manifesto I’d like a dollar for every mail I get telling stories about what is considered necessary in a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). It seems that Safety is far more … [Read more...] about The Myth of the SWMS Manifesto
Visual Thinking and Risk
Visual Thinking and Risk One of the most profound weaknesses of paperwork/checklist methods in the risk and safety industry is that they don’t lend themselves to visualizing relationships between … [Read more...] about Visual Thinking and Risk
An investigation into the effectiveness of “Journey to Zero” programs
Setting goals and measuring performance – an investigation into the effectiveness of “Journey to Zero” programs By Karoly Ban Matei – First published here Disclaimer: To avoid any potential … [Read more...] about An investigation into the effectiveness of “Journey to Zero” programs
iCue Listening Engagement Manual
iCue Listening Engagement Manual All those who have studied the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) will know of the importance of listening in engagement and will have been introduced to the skills of … [Read more...] about iCue Listening Engagement Manual
Zero is a Delusion
Zero is a Delusion I get sent so many crazy scams (https://safetyrisk.net/how-to-run-a-safety-scam/ ) and links by people every day, associated with the delusion of zero. The latest is this one: The … [Read more...] about Zero is a Delusion
A Semiotic Understanding of Culture
A Semiotic Understanding of Culture One of the profound weaknesses of the AIHS BoK Chapter on Culture is a complete omission of an Transdisciplinary focus on culture. The approach to understanding … [Read more...] about A Semiotic Understanding of Culture
Sexual Harassment – The Basics
Sexual Harassment - The Basics Sexual harassment is not just a WHS issue or just about ‘values’ but exposes the weakness of an industry bereft of an Ethic of Risk … [Read more...] about Sexual Harassment – The Basics
Culture Cloud
The Culture Cloud as a way of explaining Safety Culture This weeks conversation is about Safety Culture. Dave Whitefield from Semiosphere and Andrew Thornhill from Clarity Enabled and myself … [Read more...] about Culture Cloud
