Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something Although sitting seems to be a natural and comfortable thing to do, our bodies just aren't designed to do it as much as we do and we do it more these days than ever before. I’ve read a number of articles recently that alluded to sitting down being more hazardous … [Read more...] about Don’t Just Sit There–Do Something
Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk
Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk This week the second student group completed the Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk at ACU. The Graduate Certificate comprises four units: · An Introduction to the Social Psychology of Risk · Leadership and … [Read more...] about Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk
More on 10 Sure Fire Ways To Stuff Up a Safety Management System
10 Sure Fire Ways To Stuff Up a Safety Management System- Expanded version Article by the late George Robotham GET GEORGE’S FREE SAFETY MANAGEMENT E-BOOK HERE When the original paper was published there was a reader request to expand on the brief points made. This paper is my response to that … [Read more...] about More on 10 Sure Fire Ways To Stuff Up a Safety Management System
Does or Should Sex Sell Safety?
Does or Should Sex Sell Safety? (Or encourage people to read a blog article?) Certainly most agree that safety messages can be monotonous, boring and unappealing hence largely ignored, despite their important content (or otherwise). Airlines such as Virgin and Air New Zealand have made several … [Read more...] about Does or Should Sex Sell Safety?
Reverse Engineering Safety Offerings
Reverse Engineering Safety Offerings By Phil La Duke – see the whole article here Extracts: I don’t have all the answers; not about safety and not about anything else. Furthermore, as much as it may seem to the contrary, I don’t even THINK that I have all the answers, but there are people in … [Read more...] about Reverse Engineering Safety Offerings
Disruptive Safety
Disruptive Safety Very interesting article and points raised by Kelvin Genn on the Safety Differently Blog READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE HERE Some Extracts: Recently I was studying Google’s management philosophy where I was struck by one of their principles: “make mistakes well”. … [Read more...] about Disruptive Safety
My Target Goal is Zero Death
My Target Goal is Zero Death Currently luvin’ the work of Dr Robert Long and have read his book “Risk Makes Sense” over and over. Just came across a recent post on his blog which puts the absurdity of ZERO HARM goals in perspective we can all understand. While ever we are breathing we can than … [Read more...] about My Target Goal is Zero Death
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
Cautions in eLearning Safety
I have long been concerned about the warm fuzzy feeling employers get from providing online, generic safety inductions, particularly for contractors who are then let loose in the workplace. Another great article from Dr Robert Long If you loved this article then you should read the whole series: … [Read more...] about Cautions in eLearning Safety
WWPD (What Would Phil Do)?
WWPD (What Would Phil Do)? Latest Blog By Phil La Duke – see the original post here One glance at that title and it would seem I am back in my full arrogant splendor, but I hope you will reserve judgment until you’ve read my explanation. After last week’s post, in addition to the … [Read more...] about WWPD (What Would Phil Do)?