Could Zero Harm be Unlawful Although 2 days ago I committed to the goal of zero zero harm articles I could not let this can of worms sit unopened on the shelf! If this doesn't create a little cognitive dissonance in the zero proponents then nothing will! This feast for thought was just published … [Read more...] about Could Zero Harm be Unlawful?
Dispelling the Complacency Myth
Dispelling the Complacency Myth By Phil La Duke first published here. Phil says: week's post I take a hard look at the difference between worker complacency and attention fatigue. I hope you will read the article and tell me what you think. The latest scape goat for injuries seems to be … [Read more...] about Dispelling the Complacency Myth
The Essentialist Pleasure Of Safety
For some reason, every time we publish an article with the word “pleasure” in the title it gets many more hits than articles with “safety” in the title, so I wonder what happens when I use both words together? You might enjoy these ones from a while back: It’s a Fine Line Beyond Pleasure and … [Read more...] about The Essentialist Pleasure Of Safety
Important Stuff To Think About Before Setting Zero Goals
WANTED: Non-marketing success stories and articles about the positives of zero harm targets and programs……… Full credit to the ASSE for daring to publish an article like this – very mature, progressive and refreshing – you impressed and motivated a lot of people! Important Stuff To Think About … [Read more...] about Important Stuff To Think About Before Setting Zero Goals
The Health Hazards of Shift Work
The Health Hazards of Shift Work I get sent a lot of these info graphics, mostly from personal accident lawyers, but have tended to ignore them. I have been reading lately about how popular and effective they are at communicating basic messages? This one is from the Eastern Kentucky University and … [Read more...] about The Health Hazards of Shift Work
Expecting the Unexpected
Expecting the Unexpected Thanks to Craig Marriot, one of our NZ readers, for sending this article in. No its not a spud head safety inspection but a local community event gone wrong. Several hot air balloons came down in the nearby chemical plant! Now most organisations would not have considered … [Read more...] about Expecting the Unexpected
Why Have Some Freedom in Safety When a Dose of Fear and Guilt Will Do?
Why Have Some Freedom in Safety When a Dose of Fear and Guilt Will Do? I was sent a rather sickening poster this today, another one of those pithy senseless aphorisms that now populate Linkedin. The poster read: ‘The person who choses safety is a person of conviction, character and caring’. This … [Read more...] about Why Have Some Freedom in Safety When a Dose of Fear and Guilt Will Do?
How I Feel About Risk
How I Feel About Risk “The earliest studies of risk perception also found that, where as risk and benefit tend to be positively correlated in the world, they are negatively correlated in people’s minds.” “If their feelings toward an activity are favorable, they are moved toward judging the risks … [Read more...] about How I Feel About Risk
Leadership, Risk and the Zone of Reciprocal Relationship
Leadership, Risk and the Zone of Reciprocal Relationship One of the stories of the week is the big surprise about corruption in FIFA, just joking, there is no surprise. After years of speculation the evidence is now clear that endemic corruption exists in FIFA at all levels. The story of Sepp … [Read more...] about Leadership, Risk and the Zone of Reciprocal Relationship
Dumbing Down Safety
Dumbing Down Safety - Safety In the Age of Wikipidiots By Phil La Duke first published on his blog here: Safety in The Age Of Wikipidioats. Phil says: I thought you might enjoy my recent post, Safety in the Age Of Wikipeidiots. Is anyone still out there? “It is better to keep your mouth … [Read more...] about Dumbing Down Safety