The Risk of Getting Newspaper Headlines Wrong It must be a lot more fun writing Newspaper Headlines than Safety Slogans in order to get people’s attention to an important issue – and just as easy to get very wrong? Thanks to Sheri Suckling for pointing these out – a great way to start the week. I … [Read more...] about The Risk of Getting Newspaper Headlines Wrong
Communication and Consultation
Linking Out of LinkedIn–Looking For a Better Risk and Safety Forum?
Linking Out of LinkedIn – Looking For a Better Risk and Safety Forum? I wrote the article below in January last year and unfortunately the relevance, quality of discussion and opportunity for learning on Linkedin, for me, has now reached an unacceptable low. The most popular posts on there, these … [Read more...] about Linking Out of LinkedIn–Looking For a Better Risk and Safety Forum?
Once Upon A Time – In A Faraway FIFO Land……
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 advice, from her own experience, on appreciating all the good people, moments and things in our lives … [Read more...] about Once Upon A Time – In A Faraway FIFO Land……
Hard Hat Mentor Intro Post
Drewie's first, no punches pulled post. I’m really looking forward to what she will write next! I hope regular readers or anyone who relates to what she expresses here will welcome her and give her the positive encouragement that she needs and deserves. ENJOY: Hard Hat Mentor Intro Post Firstly … [Read more...] about Hard Hat Mentor Intro Post
Three Cheers for the Safety Literalists
Quote from the article: So, when it comes to the law and understanding regulation, words do have meaning, that’s why the word ‘zero’ appears nowhere in legislation, regulation and standards in safety. Somehow safety people seem to think that adding absolutes to the law somehow improves things? … [Read more...] about Three Cheers for the Safety Literalists
Wipe Safety Off The Agenda
Wipe Safety Off The Agenda We’ve all attended management meetings where safety was proudly touted as the “Number One Agenda Item”. I see the good intent behind trying to do this but we all know the disdain that many have for “safety” (ie client and regulator compliance) at the moment, so what … [Read more...] about Wipe Safety Off The Agenda
Why Would You Talk That Way?
Why Would You Talk That Way? Postman’s classic book ‘Crazy talk, Stupid Talk’ (1976) discusses the power of semantic environments. That is, the context in which we talk. For example, the words ‘sorry I have sinned’ may make sense in a confessional but don’t make much sense in a court room. … [Read more...] about Why Would You Talk That Way?
The Village Effect
The Village Effect There are many different approaches adopted by organisations to support people injured at work. These include consultant doctors, on-site Physiotherapy, free and confidential psychologists (EAP), ‘case-conferencing’ and specialized rehabilitation providers. All of which can be … [Read more...] about The Village Effect
Sack the Bloody Idiots
Sack the Bloody Idiots NB: I've had a few nasty emails in response to this article accusing me condoning 'illegal' and 'reckless' behavior - please read this article carefully and have a good think before deciding whether I should be punished as well! Not a day goes by when I don’t see on … [Read more...] about Sack the Bloody Idiots
Christmas Competition–Positive Safety Initiatives
Christmas Competition–Positive Safety Initiatives We would like to end the year with a competition that encourages people to share some of their positive safety initiatives from 2015. It doesn't have to be as major as the announcements from GM and Laing O’Rourke that they are dumping injury metrics … [Read more...] about Christmas Competition–Positive Safety Initiatives