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I’m just not that into safety anymore

June 1, 2020 by Rob Sams 94 Comments

Read the sequel to this article: I’m Still Not That Into Safety Our most popular article out of 3007! Why do you think that is? Rob's courage and honesty has certainly touched some nerves! I’m just … [Read more...] about I’m just not that into safety anymore

Filed Under: Positive Safety Stuff, Relationships, Rob Sams, Safety Culture, Safety Procedures, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: compliance, not into safety, people, safe workplace

New Construction Safety Video Is A Pleasant Surprise

February 1, 2017 by Admin 14 Comments

New Construction Safety Induction Video is a Very Pleasant Surprise Thanks to John Wettstein from safetystrategies.ca for sharing this. Whilst most Tier 1 organisations are stuck in a vicious … [Read more...] about New Construction Safety Video Is A Pleasant Surprise

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Positive Safety Stuff, Safety Differently, Safety Induction Tagged With: LTIFR, safety induction

You Should Actively Encourage Poor Safety in the Workplace

November 16, 2016 by Admin 17 Comments

I was asked recently for something different that could be done for a safety awareness session. I referred the person to this article from about 5  years ago - they tried it and apparently it … [Read more...] about You Should Actively Encourage Poor Safety in the Workplace

Filed Under: Humble Inquiry, Positive Safety Stuff, Safety Culture, Safety Procedures Tagged With: bad idea, change laws, creativity, guidance, hierarchy of control, legislative requirements, motor cars, productivity, Safety Committee, safety culture, safety meetings, stupid ideas, supervisor, time and money, unsafe acts, workplaces

Inspirational Safety Ideas

November 12, 2016 by Admin 4 Comments

Inspirational Safety Ideas A recent plea, from a frustrated Safety Professional on a Facebook forum, sparked a very interesting discussion. I have certainly seen many similar comments on this blog … [Read more...] about Inspirational Safety Ideas

Filed Under: Creativity, Positive Safety Stuff, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: cognitive dissonance

Positive Safety – Conversation Corner

November 7, 2016 by Rob Sams 13 Comments

Conversation Corner – Another Positive Safety Story Well I’m on a bit of a high right now………just witnessed a group of real safety people jump in and totally shutdown a safety spud head debate on … [Read more...] about Positive Safety – Conversation Corner

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Positive Safety Stuff, Rob Sams Tagged With: conversation corner, positive safety

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 … [Read more...] about How to ‘come out of there alive’….

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

Making Sense of Risk and Safety–Interview with George Robotham

May 29, 2016 by George Robotham 11 Comments

Making Sense of Risk and Safety - An Interview with George Robotham by Dr Rob Long - April 2013 Dedicated to the life and work of the late George Robotham who passed away, on Sept 11th 2013. When … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Risk and Safety–Interview with George Robotham

Filed Under: George Robotham, Positive Safety Stuff, Robert Long Tagged With: interview, making sense, risk and safety

‘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 … [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 … [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

How to make a positive recovery from a safety stuff up

March 25, 2016 by Admin 13 Comments

How to make a positive recovery from a safety stuff up For some reason most people love a safety fail photo, I guess it just makes us feel a little superior or infallible? This recent one was no … [Read more...] about How to make a positive recovery from a safety stuff up

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