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
Humble Inquiry
Stop Talking About Safety
Stop Talking About Safety Rob Long wrote an article last year (The Sound of Safety), where he said: I think sometimes the word ‘safety’ get’s so abused and overstated that it becomes the ‘killjoy’ word. Unless of course you are a ‘zero harm advisor’ and you have totally killed off the word, … [Read more...] about Stop Talking About Safety
Speaking Out
I haven't published a post like this one for a while but I found Peter’s story very compelling. I had a few thoughts when reading this......... I agree that we all need to speak out but, perhaps more importantly, I think that we need to do more ASKING OUT (yes I know what you are thinking right now … [Read more...] about Speaking Out
What It Takes To Be An Excellent OHS Professional
What It Takes To Be An Excellent OHS Professional Classic post by the late George Robotham Geoff McDonald Australian safety researcher Geoff McDonald has been my advisor/coach/mentor /guide in my safety career. Geoff McDonald has a system of classifying personal damage occurrences (“Accidents … [Read more...] about What It Takes To Be An Excellent OHS Professional
Developing Our Inner Introversion
Developing Our Inner Introversion …..the art of questioning becomes more difficult as status increases. Our culture emphasizes that leaders must be wiser, set direction and articulate values, all of which predisposes them to tell rather than ask”. Edgar Schein in Humble Inquiry (2013, p.5) I … [Read more...] about Developing Our Inner Introversion
I DON’T KNOW
I don't know - Three words with a world of meaning and emotion. We tend to be scared, very scared, of these three words. I think much of this fear comes from school, where they meant either marks lost in a test, sometimes punishment, sometimes ridicule, but very seldom presents a learning … [Read more...] about I DON’T KNOW
Deadly Fishing Lures
Deadly Fishing Lures This article isn’t about SAFETY, unless you are a fish, in which case it’s about as close to 100% Harm as you can get. But it is an article about RISK, its about chucking it all in, taking a big risk and following your passion - and recognising those who do. I went to a … [Read more...] about Deadly Fishing Lures
It’s easy being wise after the event.
It’s easy being wise after the event. A real story By Daniel Kirk – What happens when the “Safety Guy” is involved in an incident? We all now have the benefit of hindsight on this one but I know Daniel would really appreciate your thoughts and advice – this could have happened to any one of … [Read more...] about It’s easy being wise after the event.
Gab & Rob Talking Risk – Humble Inquiry
Gab & Rob Talking Risk - Humble Inquiry Gab & Rob are often asked to share more about how they go about things when supporting people and organisations to deal with risk. People ask for practical tips and ideas for how they can become better communicators in risk and safety. In this series … [Read more...] about Gab & Rob Talking Risk – Humble Inquiry
What is a Safety and Risk ‘Thinking Group’?
What is a Safety and Risk ‘Thinking Group’? When we take time out to critically think through, and challenge, the ‘norm’ in risk and safety, we open up our eyes, and importantly our minds, to new thinking and innovation when we use our imagination to better discern risk In my last post Some … [Read more...] about What is a Safety and Risk ‘Thinking Group’?