Innovation in itself is not necessarily or inherently ‘good’. I’m sure the methods the Nazis innovated in the extermination camps were ‘new’ and ‘different’, efficient and effective. When we visited Mauthausen this year and did a Semiotic Walk (See Figure 1. Group Outside of Mauthausen) we saw … [Read more...] about What Ethic Drives Innovation in Safety?
Ethics
Diamonds are Safety’s Best Friend!
The AIHS yesterday were thrilled to announce their new Diamond Sponsor! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamonds_Are_Forever_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamonds_Are_a_Girl's_Best_Friend https://www.tiffany.com.au/jewelry/shop/diamond-jewelry/ … [Read more...] about Diamonds are Safety’s Best Friend!
No Room for Ethics in a Zero ‘Mindset’
We learned today about a significant conflict of interest (and moral compromise) in Queensland mining . When it comes to moral philosophy and ethical perception, nothing gets in the way of Zero. Moreso, when Zero rules a ‘mindset’, anything goes, the end justifies the means. The record of Anglo … [Read more...] about No Room for Ethics in a Zero ‘Mindset’
A Guide to Tokenism in Ethics in Safety
I read this nonsense from the ASSP on ethics and of course, it is laughable (The Professional Ethics of Workplace Safety and Health). It is straight out of the AIHS BoK playbook on tokenism in ethics (https://safetyrisk.net/the-aihs-bok-and-ethics-check-your-gut/). This is typical of safety … [Read more...] about A Guide to Tokenism in Ethics in Safety
The Safety Belief System
Beliefs in Safety are assumed not discussed. Beliefs like zero are projected but not up for question under the assumption that zero is the only acceptable target (https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/stories/2022/zero-harm-only-acceptable-target). No-one questions the assumptions behind such statements or … [Read more...] about The Safety Belief System
Care Ethics and the Ethics of Care, in Risk
Care ethics derives from the moral philosophy of Carol Gilligan (https://ethicsofcare.org/carol-gilligan/) and a feminist understanding of ethics. You can read her original text from 1982 here: IN A DIFFERENT VOICE The idea of ‘voice’ and ‘listening’ is critical to an understanding of care ethics … [Read more...] about Care Ethics and the Ethics of Care, in Risk
Don’t mention the ‘V’ Word
Any review of the discourse in orthodox safety reveals the omission of many words, language and discourse that are critical for an holistic understanding of safety. Just trawl through conference proceedings for the SIA or blogs or podcasts or books on safety and try and find discussion on … [Read more...] about Don’t mention the ‘V’ Word
Critical Theory, Critical Thinking and Safety
Critical Theory, Critical Thinking and Safety I have written before about the need for greater levels of critical thinking, discernment (https://www.humandymensions.com/product/real-risk/ ) and envisioning (https://www.humandymensions.com/product/envisioning-risk-seeing-vision-and-meaning-in-risk/ … [Read more...] about Critical Theory, Critical Thinking and Safety
An Ethic for Dobbing In Safety
An Ethic for Dobbing In Safety We saw this week an ex-Prime Minister of Australia (Tony Abbott) caught on camera at a public beach without a mask . He was fined $500 for breaking the law. Abbott then came out in the media and stated that: The law is interpreted and was wrong and That he … [Read more...] about An Ethic for Dobbing In Safety
200,000 SPoR Book Downloads
200,000 SPoR Book Downloads We’ve had a few milestones lately, first with the 1000th blog (https://safetyrisk.net/celebrating-1000-blogs-on-risk/ ) and now with over 200,000 book sales/downloads of Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR). This is in addition to over 100,000 video downloads … [Read more...] about 200,000 SPoR Book Downloads