One of the first signs of distress in role conflict is loss of sleep, sleep disorder or psychosocial fatigue. We know that in whatever you do - The Body Keeps the Score (Van De Kolk ). As much as behaviourists and the great safety con might want to tell you, humans are not bodies driven by a … [Read more...] about Burnout, Distress and Role Conflict in Safety
There’s No Other Place Like Safety for a Good Con
In an industry that is so poorly educated, so low in critical thinking and silent on ethics, there is no better place for a good con. I would receive an email a day from people seeking advice on the latest promise, claim to expertise, product to sell or marketing hype. Most of it from sources … [Read more...] about There’s No Other Place Like Safety for a Good Con
When Quick Conversations Matter
One of the outcomes of learning iCue Engagement (https://safetyrisk.net/icue-engagement-process/ ) is the way it helps rapid conversations about risk, under pressure. Once iCue skills are learned and intuitive, one can get the best out of a 1-to-3-minute conversation about risk. Such skills take … [Read more...] about When Quick Conversations Matter
Are You At-Risk of Burnout in Safety?
One of the findings of Rosa Carrillo’s book Voices From the Resistance is that many people in safety are at risk of burnout. The symptoms of risk of burnout are: You feel mentally exhausted at work. You struggle to feel enthusiastic about your job. You have trouble concentrating when … [Read more...] about Are You At-Risk of Burnout in Safety?
Fluff or Substance, Safety Hype and Everyday Social Resilience
One of the traps and seductions of the social media world is the idea that everyone else leads an extraordinary life and you don’t. The parade of extraordinary experiences is so often a narcissistic quest for ‘look at me’, ‘I was there’. And whilst I’m happy for the escape of a Taylor Swift concert … [Read more...] about Fluff or Substance, Safety Hype and Everyday Social Resilience
Safety Culture Sinks Ships
These amazing photos of the Costa Concordia are a stark reminder that poor safety culture sinks ships. The picture of the large rock jammed in the hull has captured the moment when the psychological and cultural factors of this event came together. Incidents and accidents are rarely about failed … [Read more...] about Safety Culture Sinks Ships
Dreamers, Dreaming and Decision Making
I remember as a child being insulted by a teacher who called me a ‘dreamer’ in front of a class, simply because I was not focused on a task as he wanted. How fascinating that in our western society that we would want to use such a metaphor to insult someone. Yet, in Indigenous, First Nations People … [Read more...] about Dreamers, Dreaming and Decision Making
Pass Me Another SWMS Leo, The Last One Was Too Short
Isn’t it marvelous, SAI Global recently advertised new editable SWMSs (Safe Work Method Statement) for download. Now you don’t have to really assess risk, understand the job or know how to be safe, it’s the ultimate in cut and paste. So when the inspector comes, all the columns will be ruled … [Read more...] about Pass Me Another SWMS Leo, The Last One Was Too Short
By What Method?
There is so much hype and marketing in safety, with so many promises, slogans and mantras. However, when you cut through all of the spin and marketing there needs to be two critical questions to be asked: by what method? And, who does that method privilege? When one asks these questions, one is … [Read more...] about By What Method?
An Ethic for Innovation
I read with fascination the development (not innovation) of the Raptor AI. This development can: ‘Additionally, the Raptor AI is able to collect data and store information including facial recognition, car registration numbers and wireless device detection to continue ensuring the safety of … [Read more...] about An Ethic for Innovation