Many readers have been asking for more ‘real’ and practical stuff and here it is: How to ‘come out of there alive’…. By Drewie: Part Two of “She may not come out of there alive…” Here is the promised follow up to: https://safetyrisk.net/she-may-not-come-out-of-there-alive/ This is a … [Read more...] about How to ‘come out of there alive’….
Positive Safety Stuff
Making Sense of Risk and Safety–Interview with George Robotham
Making Sense of Risk and Safety - An Interview with George Robotham by Dr Rob Long - April 2013 Dedicated to the life and work of the late George Robotham who passed away, on Sept 11th 2013. When Rob asked what mates would say at his Eulogy, George replies: I would like them to say I was a good … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Risk and Safety–Interview with George Robotham
‘She may not come out of there alive’
‘She may not come out of there alive’ followed by a giggle…. Short, sharp and sweet. That was the promise for this chat. The Questions Have you ever been on a site where the workers are angry and the ‘leaders’ are scared? Has there been a time where a ‘safety stand down’ was deemed necessary due … [Read more...] about ‘She may not come out of there alive’
Once Upon A Time – In A Faraway FIFO Land……
A great, positive story by Drewie (Hard Hat Mentor) that will resonate with many, particularly FIFO workers. It’s a longer piece but well worth a read to the end where Drewie provides some awesome advice, from her own experience, on appreciating all the good people, moments and things in our lives … [Read more...] about Once Upon A Time – In A Faraway FIFO Land……
How to make a positive recovery from a safety stuff up
How to make a positive recovery from a safety stuff up For some reason most people love a safety fail photo, I guess it just makes us feel a little superior or infallible? This recent one was no exception and of course went viral on social media. It is genuine and was taken in Taree on the North … [Read more...] about How to make a positive recovery from a safety stuff up
Christmas Competition–Positive Safety Initiatives
Christmas Competition–Positive Safety Initiatives We would like to end the year with a competition that encourages people to share some of their positive safety initiatives from 2015. It doesn't have to be as major as the announcements from GM and Laing O’Rourke that they are dumping injury metrics … [Read more...] about Christmas Competition–Positive Safety Initiatives
Top 10 Safety Trends For 2016
Top 10 Safety Trends For 2016 Just got this great email from a reader and it had me stumped!? I'm not really sure and wont know until the end of 2016 but my guess it that it will be more about what we move away from rather than pick up on - what are your thoughts? Dave, since I've discovered the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Safety Trends For 2016
Safety Learnings From Construction
Many OHS professionals, get caught up in the latest research, theories, fads, technology, processes, mantras and other displacement activities. We can sometimes forget about the basics of safety, risk management and human interaction. Here is a great reflection by one of Australia’s most experienced … [Read more...] about Safety Learnings From Construction
The Benefits of Positive Safety
Why Can’t Safety Be A Positive Thing? Last year I had to unsubscribe from quite a few safety newsletters. They were just chock full of disasters, deaths, fines and depressing stories. The latest one I received has inspirational headlines like: “Mandatory Drug Tests Start Soon” and "Bullying rife … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Positive Safety
Stop Talking About Safety
Stop Talking About Safety Rob Long wrote an article last year (The Sound of Safety), where he said: I think sometimes the word ‘safety’ get’s so abused and overstated that it becomes the ‘killjoy’ word. Unless of course you are a ‘zero harm advisor’ and you have totally killed off the word, … [Read more...] about Stop Talking About Safety