Why Are Even More Dumb People Dying? Despite the popularity and much touted success of their video “Dumb Ways to Die” (nearly 80 million Youtube hits), Transport Safety Victoria have just released the latest safety statistics which unfortunately tell a different story: The latest incident … [Read more...] about More Dumb People Are Dying
Deconstructing Safety and Humans
Deconstructing Safety and Humans Another article by Dr Rob Long – only for the thinking Safety Professional! See more of Rob’s work here. Do yourself a big favour check out his book here. For some reason people in the safety business seem to love reducing things to the most simple (and sometimes … [Read more...] about Deconstructing Safety and Humans
CONFINED SPACE WORK a personal experience
What has become clear over the last few years of spitting out these blog posts is that real life personal experience stories are are a shit load more interesting and popular than boring old intellectual white papers, holier than thou opinions and theoretical drivel. George from … [Read more...] about CONFINED SPACE WORK a personal experience
Why Rugby Union players make better OHS professionals than Rugby League players
Why Rugby Union players make better OHS professionals than Rugby League players By the late George Robotham OHS is about leadership, teamwork, skill and communications in an enjoyable environment. Let us compare the 2 Rugby codes. Leadership Rugby league is famous for leaders who rat on … [Read more...] about Why Rugby Union players make better OHS professionals than Rugby League players
permanently life altering personal damage occurrences
The permanently life altering personal damage occurrences (Accidents) I have been associated with by the Late George Robotham Introduction During my 38 years involvement in OHS I have been associated with 13 fatalities, a case of paraplegia, a serious burns case and a major stress incident. The … [Read more...] about permanently life altering personal damage occurrences
Risk Inspiration
Risk Inspiration A little inspiration from a couple of guys who worked it out pretty well. Thanks to John Wettstein from safetystrategies.ca … [Read more...] about Risk Inspiration
Air Quality: Do Not Let Your Employees Be At Risk
Air Quality: Do Not Let Your Employees Be At Risk Guest Post Do your employees complain of headaches or trouble concentrating while at work? Have you considered the quality of air may be the culprit? You may not be aware, but contaminated air at the work place can affect employee health, comfort … [Read more...] about Air Quality: Do Not Let Your Employees Be At Risk
WHS Officers and PCBUs
WHS Officers and PCBUs The latest offering from the Safety Nerd: Are you an “Officer” – of the LAW? Posted on September 22, 2011 by The Safety Nerd Pre harmonisation there was a liability on people who own or manage an organisation or business – attributed liability which could be CEOs, Senior … [Read more...] about WHS Officers and PCBUs
Do You Choose Your Occupation or Does It Choose You?
Do You Choose Your Occupation or Does It Choose You? by the late George Robotham I do not know the answer to the above question but the following may help to answer it. I completed grade 12 and like a lot of young people had no idea what I was going to do for a career. My parents had … [Read more...] about Do You Choose Your Occupation or Does It Choose You?
HANGING UP THE KEYS
HANGING UP THE KEYS – Senior Drivers Wednesday, April 23, 2014 – article by our newest Guest Author – Tony Dundon Often, family members of an elderly person, usually their children, are faced with the difficult decision of trying to get them to give up driving. This can be a challenging and … [Read more...] about HANGING UP THE KEYS