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Something’s gotta give..

June 28, 2023 by Drewie 4 Comments

For a little while now Drewie has been talking about moving away from safety, as we know it, (some may say she Just Isn't That Into Safety Anymore). It seems that, upon recent reflection, the time has now come. She says: “Ok so after being in a workshop this week: Intro to the 'Social Psychology of … [Read more...] about Something’s gotta give..

Filed Under: Hard Hat Mentor, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: hard hat, mentor

How was your break?

June 24, 2023 by Drewie 1 Comment

How was your break? This is the question most of us ask when meeting at the airport to fly to back to work or when the crew first arrives back on site from R&R. Is it just social etiquette, or do we really want to know? I would suggest perhaps it may a little of both depending on the nature … [Read more...] about How was your break?

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: conversation

Downturn Doin’ Your Head In? Let’s Chat….

September 17, 2016 by Drewie 3 Comments

  FIFO Chat Group In Mandurah, WA - 21st September   Having so many conversations lately with FIFO peeps who are suffering in this downturn, who despite their best efforts just cannot find work. It is a tough market out there at the minute. If it is doin’ your head in, grinding your … [Read more...] about Downturn Doin’ Your Head In? Let’s Chat….

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Hard Hat Mentor Tagged With: FIFO

Wishing our lives away..

August 23, 2016 by Drewie 3 Comments

Wishing our lives away.. Image: Our ‘Boot Tree’ in the back yard. Have you heard this term? Of course you have. We remote workers say it all the time, I do when trying to coach myself to a more positive mindset when having a challenging swing on site. It rings true for many regardless no matter … [Read more...] about Wishing our lives away..

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Quality of Life

July 30, 2016 by Drewie 20 Comments

Drewie sent me this article after I recently had some draining and scary medical experiences. After emerging into the world after being a recluse in hospital recluse I was disappointed to find that quality of life was now measured by how many Pokemons you had found. I found it totally inspiring, … [Read more...] about Quality of Life

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: quality of life

What many know to be true yet do not speak of it….

July 16, 2016 by Drewie 17 Comments

What many know to be true yet do not speak of it…. By Drewie – Hard Hat Mentor The title says it all so I am just going to launch straight into it: There are many people out there who have no doubt witnessed some of the following scenarios on site. If we see these often enough they can seem … [Read more...] about What many know to be true yet do not speak of it….

Filed Under: Safety Leadership

EGO is not a dirty word

June 24, 2016 by Drewie 11 Comments

EGO is not a dirty word Written by Drewie/Hard Hat Mentor Hi team, I trust you are having a great day thus far. If not perhaps clicking on the video at the end of this post may inspire you to have a little ‘happy moment’ and dance, even if on the inside. Due to the title I could not help but to … [Read more...] about EGO is not a dirty word

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Humble Inquiry, Safety Leadership, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: communication, ego, transactional analysis

How to ‘come out of there alive’….

June 7, 2016 by Drewie 4 Comments

  Many readers have been asking for more ‘real’ and practical stuff and here it is: How to ‘come out of there alive’…. By Drewie: Part Two of “She may not come out of there alive…” Here is the promised follow up to: https://safetyrisk.net/she-may-not-come-out-of-there-alive/ This is a … [Read more...] about How to ‘come out of there alive’….

Filed Under: Hard Hat Mentor, Positive Safety Stuff, Safety Leadership Tagged With: Safety Procedures

‘She may not come out of there alive’

May 29, 2016 by Drewie 2 Comments

‘She may not come out of there alive’ followed by a giggle…. Short, sharp and sweet. That was the promise for this chat. The Questions Have you ever been on a site where the workers are angry and the ‘leaders’ are scared? Has there been a time where a ‘safety stand down’ was deemed necessary due … [Read more...] about ‘She may not come out of there alive’

Filed Under: Hard Hat Mentor, Positive Safety Stuff, Safety Leadership Tagged With: leaders

Once Upon A Time – In A Faraway FIFO Land……

May 22, 2016 by Drewie 9 Comments

A great, positive story by Drewie (Hard Hat Mentor) that will resonate with many, particularly FIFO workers. It’s a longer piece but well worth a read to the end where Drewie provides some awesome advice, from her own experience, on appreciating all the good people, moments and things in our lives … [Read more...] about Once Upon A Time – In A Faraway FIFO Land……

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, FIFO, Hard Hat Mentor, Mental health, Positive Safety Stuff Tagged With: FIFO, negative thoughts, positive thinking, Safety

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