Safety People continually harp on about the lack of management commitment and support being the major impediment to them being successful for their role but ask them exactly what they mean by that will usually elicit a blank stare. Often the frustration from not getting the support from management … [Read more...] about Management Support Is Essential for Safety – But What Is It?
Some Mining Safety History
Some Mining Safety History A story sent in by one of our readers: I thought this story should be shared in the ohs industry - just finished doing some dangerous goods work at a very large sewerage treatment plant and an Engineer who I knew from many years ago (when I was working in the sewer, water … [Read more...] about Some Mining Safety History
Punography
Punography Love a good pun – especially annoying my kids with them – they call them “Dad Jokes” – thanks to John Wettstein, from WSSI. WSSI Book: “Safety Strategies-Tips for Your Toolbox” HERE There was the person who sent ten puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make … [Read more...] about Punography
Building and Facilities Management Safety
Building and Facilities Management Safety Facilities Managers Guide to Workplace Safety 2014/15 – Released Pro-Visual Publishing is excited to announce a new addition to their comprehensive selection of workplace health and wellbeing safety guides. This year the much-awaited Facilities Managers … [Read more...] about Building and Facilities Management Safety
SAFETY & RISK LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS
SAFETY & RISK LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS Do you want to learn how to become a more effective supervisor or manager? Are you looking for practical and down to earth training that you can apply immediately in your workplace? Do you want to hear about how you can make sense of … [Read more...] about SAFETY & RISK LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS
Three case studies that underline the importance of carbon monoxide safety
Three case studies that underline the importance of carbon monoxide safety GUEST POST When we hear that 50 people in the UK are killed from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) exposure every year and 200 are seriously injured, we may be tempted to dismiss these numbers - as Stalin is widely … [Read more...] about Three case studies that underline the importance of carbon monoxide safety
Safety First is a Joke
Safety First is a Joke? It does seem that Safety People have become the butt of a lot of jokes lately. Happened to me just yesterday when, at a social function, I was asked the inevitable “so Dave what do you do?”. Before I could answer: “I’m a Risk Engineer” or “I’m a Loss Control Consultant”, my … [Read more...] about Safety First is a Joke
Six Simple Ways to Change Your Life
Six Simple Ways to Change Your Life Great Article by Phil La Duke – see it here on his blog: Phil says: I've been called out a couple of times because so many of my articles are negative,or critical of the safety function. In this week's post I drew on my experience in working in … [Read more...] about Six Simple Ways to Change Your Life
Safety Risks For Volunteers Collecting Lead Acid Batteries for Recycling
Safety Risks For Volunteers Collecting Lead Acid Batteries for Recycling Many Social Clubs, Sporting Clubs Clubs and Schools are achieving good fund raising results by collecting and recycling used lead acid (ie car batteries). However, before undertaking these activities, all volunteers need to be … [Read more...] about Safety Risks For Volunteers Collecting Lead Acid Batteries for Recycling
Imagine Safety Parody
“Imagine Safety Parody” A great parody of the John Lennon classic, posted in a comment on this article by Rob Sams and worthy of its own separate post! I dare someone to sing it on Youtube! Imagine there’s no paperwork It’s easy if you try No procedures to follow Just do as you … [Read more...] about Imagine Safety Parody