Positive Performance Indicators - The better way of measuring safety performance? By the late great George Robotham 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, … [Read more...] about Positive Performance Indicators
Understanding Violence at Work
Understanding Violence at Work I read with interest today a guide on work-related violence from the South Australian regulator. Unfortunately, the guide doesn’t really get to the guts of what violence is about Safework Australia . This is the problem when regulators view the world of safety only … [Read more...] about Understanding Violence at Work
Tips On Writing An Effective Safe Work Method Statement
Tips On Writing An Effective Safe Work Method Statement Guest Post Occupational health and safety is an important business priority now that companies are facing fiercer competition and gearing for unprecedented growth in the global business arena. Ensuring best practices on safety are implemented … [Read more...] about Tips On Writing An Effective Safe Work Method Statement
5 steps to reducing mine site work accidents in Australia
5 steps to reducing mine site work accidents in Australia Guest Post Australia’s mining culture is responsible for boosting the economy and immigration to the country, but lately it has also been responsible for numerous work-related deaths. Mines can be found in every region of Australia, though … [Read more...] about 5 steps to reducing mine site work accidents in Australia
Controlling crowds: It’s all in the planning
Controlling crowds: It’s all in the planning Guest Post As you gear up to host an event, keeping your audience content and safe should be the first box you tick when it comes to planning. Directing a large group of people can seem daunting, but sorting out the details beforehand can make the … [Read more...] about Controlling crowds: It’s all in the planning
Advice to people wishing to commence a career in OHS
Advice to people wishing to commence a career in OHS Another classic by the late George Robotham Introduction Cannot get the job without the experience, cannot get the experience without the job. This is a common problem all new starters to the OHS industry face. You must learn how to overcome … [Read more...] about Advice to people wishing to commence a career in OHS
Getting a Job in Safety – Resume Template
Getting a Job in Safety - Resume Template by the late George Robotham The resume is one of the most important documents in your life and really deserves a lot of work to get it right. A lot of people have a very casual approach to their resume. I do a bit of work helping people prepare their … [Read more...] about Getting a Job in Safety – Resume Template
Banned OSHA Videos
Banned OSHA Videos These three big budget films were made by OSHA in 1980 during the Carter Administration. They were produced to provide a quick but damning history of OHS in the U.S. from the Industrial Revolution to the 1970s. Then in 1981, the incoming head of OSHA Thorne Auchter recalled … [Read more...] about Banned OSHA Videos
Safety in the HVAC&R Workplace
Safety in the HVAC&R Workplace HVAC&R Industry Guide to Workplace Safety - Released Pro-Visual Publishing, with the support from NSCA and AMCA, is pleased to announce the release of their newest edition of their annual publication, HVAC&R Industry Guide to Workplace Safety. This year’s … [Read more...] about Safety in the HVAC&R Workplace
An Introduction To JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
An Introduction To JSA (Job Safety Analysis) Guest Post For all types of work operations, safety is always considered important and top priority. One of the methods implemented to ensure that all necessary safety practices are followed is JSA or Job Safety Analysis. Basically, this is a process … [Read more...] about An Introduction To JSA (Job Safety Analysis)