It seems that the moment one invokes the word ‘safety’ all ethical considerations become unimportant. We see evidence of this with comments that Islanders are less safe, and less intelligent … [Read more...] about Safety Racism
Slips Trips and Falls
The Paradox of “Lifesaving Rules”
The Paradox of “Lifesaving Rules” Guest Post by Danny Fay As part of my assignment in Unit 5 of the Diploma in Social Psychology of Risk, I am evaluating the paradox of “Lifesaving Rules” against … [Read more...] about The Paradox of “Lifesaving Rules”
A Bloody Hand Rail
A Bloody Hand Rail It doesn't matter where in the world you go there is always a safety crusader who doesn't understand what safety is about. The safety crusader is so fixated on petty objects they … [Read more...] about A Bloody Hand Rail
Clever Safety Idea?
Clever Safety Idea – Banana Cones! I’ve seen these warning signs evolve from saying “Slippery Floor” (and their admission of guilt) to “Wet Floor” to bright pink because people were so used to … [Read more...] about Clever Safety Idea?
Choosing the right anti slip flooring for your workplace
Choosing the right anti slip flooring for your workplace So, you’ve gone in to business, or your premises has unfortunately fallen behind with the times and you notice some areas are a possible … [Read more...] about Choosing the right anti slip flooring for your workplace
Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards
Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards Guest Post Every job carries certain risks. Some are obvious, like those that a miner or a construction worker face, while some are far more subtle and … [Read more...] about Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards
floor slip resistance for improved safety
Workshop 7: Obtaining and maintaining optimal floor slip resistance for improved safety Our good friends from Slip Smart are presenting a workshop at the National Conference on Injury … [Read more...] about floor slip resistance for improved safety
Escalator and Travelator Safety
Escalator and Travelator Safety Many of the incidents we are involved in are cased by slips and falls on travelators and escalators. Here is some really useful info and tips on improving escalator … [Read more...] about Escalator and Travelator Safety
Floor Cable Covers
Floor Cable Covers – trip prevention and cable protection for hard floor surfaces and carpet One of my pet hates is exposed cabling running across floors. Its not only an eyesore but presents a … [Read more...] about Floor Cable Covers
Simple Steps to Workplace Safety
Simple Steps to Workplace Safety Guest Post It’s not forklifts, heavy machinery or chemicals that cause the majority of industrial accidents. Rather, slips, trips and falls cause most workplace … [Read more...] about Simple Steps to Workplace Safety
