One of the best safety articles I've read on Linkedin in a long, long time. By Greg Smith (Author of "Papersafe" - https://amzn.to/3wNDPTv ) Proving Safety Here is an interesting question. What would safety management look like in your organisation if you did not have to “prove” it? Would you … [Read more...] about Proving Safety
Safety Leadership
Risk and Safety Maturity
Risk and Safety Maturity There are many programs which advertise about ‘safety leadership’ and ‘safety culture’ but advocate little more than tightening up systems, vigilance in policing and raising penalties for non-compliance. Whilst systems, policing and compliance are important, they are not … [Read more...] about Risk and Safety Maturity
Safety Leadership Training
Safety Leadership Training Frustrated by the lack of quality training/studies currently available in the field of Safety Leadership and Risk Psychology, Dr Rob Long decided to set up his own Post Graduate Program. Having seen Rob in action, this promises to be a very enjoyable, enlightening and … [Read more...] about Safety Leadership Training
Safety Leadership Essentials
Safety Leadership Essentials A friend showed me a four day course they had to attend for their company titled ‘Safety Leadership’. As I looked through the materials I couldn’t see anything I thought resembled ‘leadership’ in safety. The course was cover to cover with the fundamentals of … [Read more...] about Safety Leadership Essentials
Safety as a Worldview
Safety as a Worldview It is interesting observing the discourse (transmission of power) in safety regarding version 1, 2 or 3 as if Safety is about a ‘style’ of engagement and activity. A recent article by Kevin Jones highlights the problem (Golden Rules, ethics, leadership and workplace safety). … [Read more...] about Safety as a Worldview
The New Leadership – Risk and Safety
The New Leadership – Risk and Safety Dr Rob explains the what his new book “Following-Leading in Risk” is all about. Download Section 1 of “Following-Leading in Risk" Free (# downloads): [download id="219"] A number of people have been asking about the new book, why this following-leading title? … [Read more...] about The New Leadership – Risk and Safety
Unconscious Leadership in Risk
Unconscious Leadership in Risk We all know the quadrant that sets out: Known Knowns, Unknown Knowns, Known Unknowns and Unknown Unknowns made famous by Donald Rumsfeld (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rumsfelds-wisdom/) who used this framework to justify a war. We also see the same … [Read more...] about Unconscious Leadership in Risk
Latest Human Dymensions Newsletter
Latest Human Dymensions Newsletter I get a lot of newsletters flood my inbox each day but I always enjoy reading this one from Human Dymensions. To subscribe visit: http://www.humandymensions.com/mailing-list ENJOY! The Magic of Motivation In the last newsletter the … [Read more...] about Latest Human Dymensions Newsletter
Non-Compliance and the Ten Fundamentals of Motivation
Why do people not do as they are told? When all the rules, codes of practice and standards in safety are clear and the procedures are plain, why do people not follow them? So much of what is done on safety is punitive. For example, the new WHS Act raises the bar yet again for … [Read more...] about Non-Compliance and the Ten Fundamentals of Motivation
A Guide to Psychosocial Safety Skills
A Guide to Psychosocial Safety Skills We last published a short article on Psychosocial Safety by Dr Robert Long here: What is Psychosocial Safety. Rob has kindly given us permission to publish the entire guide. DOWNLOAD THE PAPER HERE: A Guide to Psychosocial Safety Skills Extract: Psychosocial … [Read more...] about A Guide to Psychosocial Safety Skills