The Joy Of Blame Recent blog post by Phil La Duke – see it here Extract: What is it about blaming that feels so good? Why do we enjoy it so much? What’s that? YOU don’t enjoy blaming people; I’m sorry, I’m skeptical. I have reason to be. As a certified Just Culture practitioner who … [Read more...] about The Joy Of Blame
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Keep Your Head In the Game
Keep Your Head In the Game By Phil La Duke After all the hoopla in the U.S. about the dangers of texting while driving, a new study has found yet another reason that people drive like fools. In a study released by the Erie Insurance Group 10% of all crashes were caused by “distracted” driver, … [Read more...] about Keep Your Head In the Game
A Person Without Integrity Is Nothing
A Person Without Integrity Is Nothing Some interesting thoughts By Phil La Duke on plagiarism in Safety – in what other “Profession” would plagiarism be so rife or considered an entitlement? First published HERE (and republished with permission) I don’t own a high white horse, so I won’t … [Read more...] about A Person Without Integrity Is Nothing
80% of Safety Practitioners Are Idiots
80% of Safety Practitioners Are Idiots by Phil La Duke. First published here: https://philladuke.wordpress.com/2018/12/02/80-of-safety-practitioners-are-idiots/ Startling title; nasty, mean, condescending and just plain unfair. It’s not right, it’s not fair, it’s not just. So how does it feel? … [Read more...] about 80% of Safety Practitioners Are Idiots
Where is the Value in Safety Day?
Where is the Value in Safety Day? Latest blog by Phil LaDuke who says: “The world loves a hypocrite, and for whatever reason, people tend to take a hard look at safety practitioners for any sign of hypocrisy”…... SEE THE ORIGINAL POST HERE Next week I will be conducting the activities surrounding … [Read more...] about Where is the Value in Safety Day?
Professional Conferences Are A Sleazy Con
Professional Conferences Are A Sleazy Con By Phil La Duke I’ve lost count of how many professional conferences at which I have presented. I don’t even submit abstracts anymore. Why? I got tired of getting bored participants who sat in judgment over my presentation. Mostly my reviews were very … [Read more...] about Professional Conferences Are A Sleazy Con
Blood In My Pockets Is Blood On Your Hands: A Better Approach to Worker Safety
Latest Book By Phil LaDuke – Available HERE Editorial Reviews "Safety Professionals should never hesitate to read something written by Phil La Duke! A person can attempt to apply all the things they learn in classes geared towards our profession, but will fall flat if they don't communicate … [Read more...] about Blood In My Pockets Is Blood On Your Hands: A Better Approach to Worker Safety
Misleading Indicators
Misleading Indicators By Phil La Duke on HIS BLOG Nearly every safety professional worth his or her salt has been told that he or she needs to look at both leading and lagging indicators; it’s good advice, in fact, it’s advice I’ve given many times in articles and speeches over the years. But … [Read more...] about Misleading Indicators
Why Do Anything About Injuries When You Can Pretend to Take Action Instead?
Why Do Anything About Injuries When You Can Pretend to Take Action Instead? by Phil La Duke. First published on his blog HERE Safety is not a humanitarian effort. We all know the story of the days of yore when the loss of life—from building the pyramids to building the Brooklyn Bridge—was just … [Read more...] about Why Do Anything About Injuries When You Can Pretend to Take Action Instead?
Shoelaces and Getting Some Perspective in Safety
Shoelaces and Getting Some Perspective in Safety Phil La Duke doesn’t write to be ‘nice’, middle class and pedestrian. He seeks to provoke thinking and action about safety in a style that some find offensive. On the other hand Phil also finds un-safety offensive and so tries to strike a balance … [Read more...] about Shoelaces and Getting Some Perspective in Safety