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
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Latest Breakthrough In Safety Communication and Learning
Latest Breakthrough In Safety Communication and Learning By Barry Spud Safety has finally realised that it needs to be taken seriously and therefore must stop dumbing down the workforce with silly slogans, perfectionist goals and childish, condescending videos. This fun, innovative video “Struck … [Read more...] about Latest Breakthrough In Safety Communication and Learning
Rules of Safety Spudology
Rules of Safety Spudology Just over 12 months ago we coined the term “Safety Spuds” and “Safety Potatoes” as a way to portray and highlight two distinct personalities, styles and approaches of Safety Professionals. Safety Spuds were represented by the fictional safety crusader, Barry Spud (see Rob … [Read more...] about Rules of Safety Spudology
Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program
Rob Sams scores a rare and exclusive interview with legendary safety crusader, Barry Spud….. Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program I was privileged last week to score an interview with the world-renowned leading expert in all things safety, Barry Spud. I met Barry at the launch of his … [Read more...] about Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program
Give Safety A Sporting Chance
What If Safety In Sport Was Managed The Same Way As Safety At Work? There is just no way we would manage the safety aspects of other parts of our lives in the same way that we manage safety at work, yet somehow we survive, and have a great time in the process. Sometimes, reframing or using … [Read more...] about Give Safety A Sporting Chance
How To Safely Pick Up Chicks
How To Safely Pick Up Chicks – spot the hazards By colourful veteran safety crusader, Barry Spud. When I received the email with this subject line I almost didn't bother opening it. I have never had a problem with the ladies. We all know that women want a man with a good sense of safety, one … [Read more...] about How To Safely Pick Up Chicks
Trainee Brain Surgeon Solves DIY Fall Problem
Trainee Brain Surgeon Solves DIY Fall Problem Preventing a serious head injury when falling off a ladder is a simple as wearing a bike helmet according to a leading Trainee Brain Surgeon who presented her findings to the the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons annual scientific congress on … [Read more...] about Trainee Brain Surgeon Solves DIY Fall Problem
Zero Harm Means Zero Growth
Zero Harm Means Zero Growth News out today that an underground mine employee had his case for unfair dismissal denied by the Fair Work Commission. He refused to shave his goatee beard so that he could effectively wear a half face respirator to ensure he was protected from silica dust and the … [Read more...] about Zero Harm Means Zero Growth
Its All Good – The Trees Were Killed For OH&S Reasons
Its All Good - The Trees Were Killed For OH&S Reasons Radio Station B105 reported today that trees on a wealthy Brisbane Street have been dressed in shade cloth as part of a fight against vandals. The trees were poisoned last April, allegedly by local residents, hoping to improve the value of … [Read more...] about Its All Good – The Trees Were Killed For OH&S Reasons
I can’t believe that nobody was seriously injured
I can't believe that nobody was seriously injured Veteran Safety Crusader, Barry Spud, is very angry, in fact, he is outraged. Returning to work as Zero Harm Plus Controller at ACME, after taking 3 months long service leave with a 3 month extension for compassionate stress leave, he was looking … [Read more...] about I can’t believe that nobody was seriously injured