See also: Culture Silences in Safety – Semiotics It is unfortunate that some of organisations below didn't have a better understanding of semiotics when they were in the process of designing their corporate logos – scroll down to see the result but a WARNING – some may be offended, but most will … [Read more...] about Semiotics and Corporate Logo Fails
Safety Humor
Barry Spud’s Hazard Control Tips
Barry Spud’s Hazard Control Tips - The Hierarchy Of Hazard Control Barry Spud tells: “The Hierarchy of Hazard Control (I call it the “HOHC”) is the one of the main weapons, in the Safety Crusader’s arsenal, in the war on lost time injuries. It takes a certifiable Safety Expert like myself to know … [Read more...] about Barry Spud’s Hazard Control Tips
Real Zero Harm
We’ve all seen the pithy statements on wallpaper all over the major retailer’s premises (see below) and advertisements telling us that our safety is their no1 priority and that they are now following strict hygiene protocols (not sure what they were doing before this?). Well, today, The Shovel … [Read more...] about Real Zero Harm
Safety in a Vacuum
Safety in a Vacuum This photo was sent to me this morning. Spare a thought for this poor sucker - having to wear this ridiculous warning on his back! I guess getting injured by a vacuum cleaner would really suck? I wonder how much training he had to have before he was allowed to be in control of … [Read more...] about Safety in a Vacuum
Forking Safety
Forking Safety It’s not that often that Safework can give you a chuckle, most times what circulates is more a recipe for acute depression. However, this time a laugh is warranted … [Read more...] about Forking Safety
Safety Makes It So Easy to Fool People
Safety Makes It So Easy to Fool People I wish I had thought of this! In what most would expect to see on April Fools Day, this sign went up on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia on 26th January (Australia Day – which is probably just as appropriate as there are still some subversive wags left in this … [Read more...] about Safety Makes It So Easy to Fool People
Safety Works in Mysterious Ways….
Signs On a Church Refurbishment Site Spotted these signs on the fence of a Church refurbishment project today. When I saw the irony (is that what you would call it?), I laughed until I stopped…… … [Read more...] about Safety Works in Mysterious Ways….
Zero Flavoured Safety Cheese
Safety Cheese to the Rescue!! A Classic! First posted HERE by Ron Harvey Just give me the Safety Cheese and no one gets hurt. The continuing prevalence of workplace injuries can be traced primarily to the inadequate use of Safety Cheese by EHS and OSH and CSP and IH and CSM and BBS and CPEA and … [Read more...] about Zero Flavoured Safety Cheese