Editors note: In a comment in the article “The Worm at The Core” a reader directed me to an article by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in which they decree that “Accidents are not approved or permitted” - That statement really did something to me so this article by Dr Rob Long was very … [Read more...] about There is Another Ethic than Zero Accidents
Clarity Enabled
Clarity Enabled Many of our readers will know Andrew Thornhill, having either studied The Social Psychology of Risk with him or enjoyed the short series of videos he made recently with Matt Thorne and Dave Whitefield (see 3 Small Chat Rooms). You can read one of his recent contributions here: The … [Read more...] about Clarity Enabled
Making Sense of Safety Management Systems
Making Sense of Safety Management Systems Guest Post by George Stavrou - SH&E Manager. This was an assignment submitted as part of his studies at The Centre For Leadership, Learning and Risk My car has started showing signs of ageing, signalling upcoming costly repairs. In other words, it’s … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Safety Management Systems
Social Psychology of Risk Two Day Workshop
Social Psychology of Risk Two Day Workshop Griffith University Learning Lab in collaboration with the Safety Science Innovation Lab Presenter Dr Robert Long 10,11 April 2017 Dr Long is presenting a two day workshop on the Social Psychology of Risk in collaboration with the Safety Science … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk Two Day Workshop
Psychology of Risk Post Graduate Program Suspended ‘til 2017
Post Graduate Program Suspended ‘til 2017 Just a short notice to readers that the successful Post Graduate Program in the Psychology of Risk from 2014-2015 has been cancelled for 2016, due to issues with the sponsoring University ACU. Dr Long is in negotiation with other Universities and … [Read more...] about Psychology of Risk Post Graduate Program Suspended ‘til 2017
How Risky is Your Safety Spin?
How Risky is Your Safety Spin? Rob Long has agreed to publically release another awesome video which is part of the package you receive with his new book: Risky Conversations, The Law, Social Psychology and Risk “What you say in health and safety, regardless of whether or not it is just an … [Read more...] about How Risky is Your Safety Spin?
Do You Treat EAP’s Like a Smash Repairer?
Great article by Rob Sams published recently on LinkedIn Pulse HERE Do You Treat EAP's Like a Smash Repairer? Could it be that listening is one critical skill that we all need to focus on if our aim is to ‘help’ others? What lessons could we take from Lifeline about how to best help someone … [Read more...] about Do You Treat EAP’s Like a Smash Repairer?
How Workers Really Make Decisions
How Workers Really Make Decisions Latest video by Dr Rob Long as a follow up to his previous article: How Do Workers Make Decisions? Video Transcript (video below this): I’m asked many, many times this question: “how do workers make decisions?” And, I decided I'll answer that with a brief video. … [Read more...] about How Workers Really Make Decisions
Zero is not a Target or Vision, it’s a Language/Discourse
Zero is not a Target or Vision, it’s a Language/Discourse Here is a podcast on the 1% safer concept (https://www.safeopedia.com/one-percent-safer-through-vision-zero-and-marginal-gains/2/8831) and it provides a clear insight into the ideology of zero and 1%. How fascinating this strained idea … [Read more...] about Zero is not a Target or Vision, it’s a Language/Discourse
Safety V’s The Real World
Safety V’s The Real World Thanks to Rob Long for sharing this news story. Robs comment: “mortal gets injured swimming and bumps head. In safety this is called the great evil and 3 inquiries and 2 forests cut down in follow up. Most mortals just get on with life. Safety thinks of … [Read more...] about Safety V’s The Real World