When one’s language and ideology is zero, no one can ever be good enough. When anything is anchored to perfection (https://www.nicabm.com/program/fb-perfectionism-15/) the by-products are: shame, blame, anxiety, fear and harm. Perfectionism is a mental health disorder and one that Safety … [Read more...] about Zero, The Recipe for Anxiety, Fear, Shame and Blame
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When Zero Doesn’t Work, Don’t Blame Zero
We read sadly about the continuing increase in the road toll across Australia (Deadliest six months on Australian roads since 2010 leaves industry demanding answers), despite all the billions of dollars in spending, road improvements and technological design. This year’s road toll is the highest in … [Read more...] about When Zero Doesn’t Work, Don’t Blame Zero
The Ideology of Zero Harm
Since writing my book For the Love of Zero, Human Fallibility and Risk I have received on average, two emails a week from people who have been threatened with or been sacked for challenging this mantra. Some of these people are overseas with mining and construction companies and some in … [Read more...] about The Ideology of Zero Harm
Video and Podcast on ‘Zero as an Immoral Goal’
For those that wish to understand the complexities of ethics and moral philosophy with regard to zero, then this video/podcast is for you: Zero as an Immoral Goal from CLLR on … [Read more...] about Video and Podcast on ‘Zero as an Immoral Goal’
Zero is an Immoral Goal
I see that zero is now an innovation and a ‘science’, coming from the Safety Science Innovation Lab (https://safetyrisk.net/since-when-did-zero-become-a-science/). I also see the same old tired nonsense coming from the same Lab that there is no other moral goal than zero … [Read more...] about Zero is an Immoral Goal
Since When did Zero Become a ‘Science’?
I read with amusement on the program of an innovation safety conference (https://www.safetyinnovation.org/program-2), a presentation from the Innovations Safety Lab that Zero is now a ‘science’? Really??? How does a religious mantra, ideology and numeric become a ‘science’? and of course, the … [Read more...] about Since When did Zero Become a ‘Science’?
The Sponsors of Zero Are
Just in case you hadn’t researched the sponsors page for the ‘zero event’ (https://safetyrisk.net/the-global-zero-event-this-is-safety/). Here they are to remind you: … [Read more...] about The Sponsors of Zero Are
Why Zero Cannot Understand the Basics of Safety – ALARP and Due Diligence
Safety=Zero will never be able to understand the foundations and basics of the Work Health safety Act and Regulation. Two critical principles guide the Act and Regulation, these are: ALARP Due Diligence Both principles are anchored in subjectivity, adaptability, movement and … [Read more...] about Why Zero Cannot Understand the Basics of Safety – ALARP and Due Diligence
No Room for Ethics in a Zero ‘Mindset’
We learned today about a significant conflict of interest (and moral compromise) in Queensland mining . When it comes to moral philosophy and ethical perception, nothing gets in the way of Zero. Moreso, when Zero rules a ‘mindset’, anything goes, the end justifies the means. The record of Anglo … [Read more...] about No Room for Ethics in a Zero ‘Mindset’
Zero Harm and the Fear of Failure
J.K. Rowling describes in her book Very Good Lives, her fear of failure as a young child. She recalls how such fear limits creativity, imagination and vision. She also talks about ‘the fringe benefits of failure’. In SPoR, we call this ‘the by-products and trade-offs of fallible decision … [Read more...] about Zero Harm and the Fear of Failure