One of our readers asked if we could republish this poem from July 2012, not sure why but I hope it helps: My First Fatality If I can, for once, be a little serious and compassionate….. A fellow Safety Professional, in a brand new role, recently experienced her first fatality. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...] about My First Fatality
Subjecting and Objecting About Risk
Subjecting and Objecting About Risk Rob’s new Book: “Following-Leading in Risk” is a MUST READ if you think you already know about Leadership. CHECK IT OUT I read with amusement the constant projection of safety activities as objective. This is one of the great myths of behaviourism (and … [Read more...] about Subjecting and Objecting About Risk
‘Conversations on the Couch’–Biases
'Conversations on the Couch' – Biases In this edition of 'Conversations on the Couch', Gab & Rob talk through how the various biases we all have. If we want to truly understand and deal with risk, we need to recognise that it is subjective and that our thinking about risk is biased in so … [Read more...] about ‘Conversations on the Couch’–Biases
Safety Shoes.
Safety Shoes. Another great reflection by Keith McCabe on LinkedIn (sighhhh) – first published here Social media sites are full of pictures of people working in unsafe situations. The same images are usually followed by a tirade of apparently outraged safety experts pointing out what they are … [Read more...] about Safety Shoes.
Sexy Curves and the Paradox of Risk
Sexy Curves and the Paradox of Risk Rob’s new Book: “Following-Leading in Risk” is a MUST READ if you think you already know about Leadership. CHECK IT OUT One of the modern myths of mechanistic safety is that injury rates have been coming down for the last 100 years. Presenters love to parade the … [Read more...] about Sexy Curves and the Paradox of Risk
Sayings, Slogans, Aphorisms and the Discourse of Simple
'Tis the season to be decorating the workplace with safety slogans so I thought I should republish this classic: Sayings, Slogans, Aphorisms and the Discourse of Simple One of the most annoying things about social media, especially Linkedin (as its intention is to be professional), is the constant … [Read more...] about Sayings, Slogans, Aphorisms and the Discourse of Simple
Has safety become an illness called fear?
Has safety become an illness called fear? Great article by one of our Brisbane Thinking Group Members, Keith McCabe. First published on LinkedIn One of the best things about sharing my thoughts about safety and risk is the feedback in all its positive and negative guises. Recent responses have … [Read more...] about Has safety become an illness called fear?
Another side to the story
Another side to the story Another awesome article by Paul Nieuwoudt, Author of one of my favourite articles: Zero Harm and a Peasant in 16th Century Europe. Paul puts a positive spin on an age old issue and I think this may create a good deal of healthy debate and thinking. What reaction do … [Read more...] about Another side to the story
Swimming Up Stream and the SWMS Dilemma
Refer also to: The Arse-Covering Myth Swimming Up Stream and the Safe Work Method Statement Dilemma I was with an organisation this week that was being inspected by the regulator. The regulator had the unenviable task of assessing whether this organisation was appropriately managing … [Read more...] about Swimming Up Stream and the SWMS Dilemma
How Many Safety Crusaders Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb?
How Many Safety Crusaders Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb? I’m currently enjoying some banter on Rob Longs Safety Leadership Facebook Page which all started with a blown light bulb in a Coffee Shop. This is something that we do regularly at home without a second thought or need for a convoluted … [Read more...] about How Many Safety Crusaders Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb?