Access to earthmoving equipment A highly practical safety project in the early 1990’s was the Access to Earthmoving Equipment project. Work required included: v Carrying out a literature review; v Thorough statistical analysis of company accident data v Developing a check-list to … [Read more...] about Access to earthmoving equipment
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Analysis of “Accident” experience
Analysis of “Accident” experience Many organisations analyse their “Accident” experience in the hope of gaining insight into how to prevent their problems. Most organisations will not have sufficient serious “Accident” experience to make statistically significant determinations. 1. … [Read more...] about Analysis of “Accident” experience
Introducing a Harmonised OHS Management System
Introducing a Harmonised OHS Management System Guest article by George Robotham (contact details below) Quotable Quote "A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only be understood by knowing and feeling the pain, anguish, and … [Read more...] about Introducing a Harmonised OHS Management System
An Essential Skill for Safety Professionals–Reading Other People
An Essential Skill for Safety Professionals – Reading Other People Article by George Robotham Basic principles The greatest motivator is not money. It is the opportunity to learn, grow in responsibilities, to contribute and be recognised. Be tough on the task but gentle on yourself & others. … [Read more...] about An Essential Skill for Safety Professionals–Reading Other People
George’s New Year Wishes for OHS Personnel
George’s New Year Wishes for OHS Personnel From George Robotham – www.ohschange.com.au Look after you physical and emotional health, give up the smokes (Never an easy thing to do), ease up on the grog, have plenty of fruit and vegetables and avoid fast foods. Spend quality time with friends, … [Read more...] about George’s New Year Wishes for OHS Personnel
An OHS Advisor’s New Year Wish List
An OHS Advisor’s New Year Wish List Guest post by George Robotham from www.ohschange.com.au I continue not to smoke I lose weight to a healthier range I cut down on the wine Give me the patience I need to positively influence the cretins I have to deal with Make me a better trainer … [Read more...] about An OHS Advisor’s New Year Wish List
Accident Investigation
Personal damage occurrence ( “Accident “) Investigation George from www.ohschgange.com.au shares his considerable experience on the subject Introduction Personal damage occurrences (“Accidents”) may be a source of learning and improvement for the safety management system if they are well … [Read more...] about Accident Investigation
Adult Learning Principles and Process
Adult Learning Principles and Process This short paper is a summary of some of the main points in the paper Adult Learning Principles and Process-Back to Basics which is available on request from fgrobotham@gmail.com Abstract One of the activities we all do in business is … [Read more...] about Adult Learning Principles and Process
Safety Climate / Safety Leadership Survey
Safety Climate / Safety Leadership Survey Kindly provided by George Robotham from www.ohschange.com.au in response to a recent request from a reader – thanks George *******We are undertaking this survey in an attempt to improve on how safety is managed. An excellent safety climate and … [Read more...] about Safety Climate / Safety Leadership Survey