Why good leaders make you feel safe A safe organisation is definitely not one that relies on rules, punishment, reporting, systems, procedures, checklists, injury measurement, hazard control, authority, error elimination and Zero Harm – how dare anybody call that “Culture”. Feeling safe and being … [Read more...] about Why good leaders make you feel safe
Making Sense of Health & Safety: As Envisioned by Karl Weick
by Rosa Carrillo – author of “OHS Voices from the Resistance” First published here: Making Sense of Health & Safety: As Envisioned by Karl Weick - Carrillo & Associates (carrilloconsultants.com) Abstract: This article explores the application of Karl Weick’s sensemaking theory to the … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Health & Safety: As Envisioned by Karl Weick
Assist NCETA with their Drug and Alcohol Study
NCETA is an internationally-recognised research centre located at Flinders University that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) field. One of our key research areas is intervention programs and resources for workplaces and other organisations. You might already be … [Read more...] about Assist NCETA with their Drug and Alcohol Study
Humble Consulting: Lessons from Edgar Schein
by Rosa Carrillo - author of "OHS Voices from the Resistance" First published here: https://carrilloconsultants.com/humble-inquiry-for-health-and-safety-professionals/ What if the biggest problems in the workplace aren't actually problems, but worries in disguise? 🤔 My mentor, Edgar Schein, … [Read more...] about Humble Consulting: Lessons from Edgar Schein
Why Some People Never Achieve
Why Some People Never Achieve – Positive Thinking Causes Failure!!! Last night I attended a presentation by leading Sport Psychologist Phil Jauncey. He convinced us all that people fail because they are into positive thinking, attitude adjustment, focus and motivation. His point is that it has … [Read more...] about Why Some People Never Achieve
Feeling Lost and the art of Sensemaking
By Billy Snead One thing I have noticed since attending the SPOR convention in Canberra in May is that many of us in risk and safety are at a crossroads of a new job or career or maybe just a change in direction of how we will conduct work. Which direction do I take? How should I proceed in … [Read more...] about Feeling Lost and the art of Sensemaking
When I try to visit the 1% Safer website this is what I get?
Should I "Accept risk and continue" or exit this page as recommended? :-D … [Read more...] about When I try to visit the 1% Safer website this is what I get?
Safety Communication
Safety Communication A couple of extracts from recent posts on the Workplace Communicator Blog which are really worth sharing: Are poor safety habits holding back your safety culture progression? Posted by Marie-Claire Ross on Sun, May 11, 2014 If you've ever felt that a lot of your friends or … [Read more...] about Safety Communication
SPoR Convention – A Reflection
by Sherralynne Smith After an early morning flight from Wellington to Melbourne before embarking on another flight from Melbourne to Canberra. My husband and I arrived on a rainy, cool day. We had arranged to meet Rachel in the baggage claim area, before sharing a taxi from the Airport to our … [Read more...] about SPoR Convention – A Reflection
Language and Listening
by Frank Garrett Warning the following Blog may create cognitive dissonance, causing the reader to look for black-and-white definitions from Webster's, Wikipedia and Wordsworth. Resist this urge and find the meaning you seek through the study of anthropology, philosophy theology and the social … [Read more...] about Language and Listening