It is considered foundational in the study of Ethics to explore the work of Aristotle . Aristotelian Ethics has a focus on the nature of ‘character’ and virtue. The word ‘ethic’ comes from the Greek ‘ethos’ meaning character, linked to actions in society and culture. The purpose of an ethos is to … [Read more...] about What is Your Safety Ethos?
Psychological Health and Safety
Psychological health and safety is arguably the number one emerging issue for organisations. What are you doing to understand and support your people?
STEM Safety in Drag
All humans select metaphors and metonymies to form coherent systems in terms of which they conceptualize experience. In safety the predominant grammar is mechanistic anchored to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Even if one claims in safety some source in social science … [Read more...] about STEM Safety in Drag
People are not Rats–Moving Beyond Behaviour Based Safety
Interesting article by Clive Lloyd – first published here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/people-rats-moving-beyond-behaviour-based-safety-clive-lloyd People are not Rats–Moving Beyond Behaviour Based Safety You are entitled to your opinions – you are not entitled to your own facts! Lately it seems … [Read more...] about People are not Rats–Moving Beyond Behaviour Based Safety
Building Cultural Maturity in Safety and Risk
Building Cultural Maturity in Safety and Risk Introduction – The Culture Paradox Culture represents a paradox for many organisations. While most people can readily comment on it (it’s good/bad, supportive/toxic, weak/strong), few can meaningfully define it. Common attempts tend to be vague and … [Read more...] about Building Cultural Maturity in Safety and Risk
Behavioural Adjustment–Conditioning Humans to Safety
Behavioural Adjustment–Conditioning Humans to Safety New Ebook by Peter Ribbe who says: I would like to credit Dr. Robert Long (Human Dymensions) With turning on the little lightbulb above my head with his books and writing’s. And the Australian Army, who gave me the methods and … [Read more...] about Behavioural Adjustment–Conditioning Humans to Safety
It’s not weird – it’s a psychological safety initiative!
It's not weird - It’s a psychological safety initiative! Well not really but it sounds good UPDATE: The Yellow men have been removed form the poles - Mmmmm????? For months now, motorists driving south along Brisbane’s Gateway Motorway have been somewhat perplexed, if not dangerously … [Read more...] about It’s not weird – it’s a psychological safety initiative!
Just distract you!
A terrific article by Alan Langstone on LinkedIn Pulse – Alan has just started on the unlearning/learning journey but making great progress Just distract you! Traditional safety has been about rules, discipline and pyramids of power(the high up the ladder the more you know) and pyramids of data … [Read more...] about Just distract you!