There are many mysterious forces and energies that drive human decision making. One of these energies is called ‘Allostasis’, the power, energy, motivation and drive for self-preservation. This is the energy and drive of sustaining life and the self. This stands in stark contrast to the nonsense … [Read more...] about Causal Patterning and Affirming False Belief in Safety
Risk Homeostasis
Allostasis and Homeostasis in Risk
All life down to the last cell have an anergy and drive for self-preservation, reproduction and sustainability. This force and energy is called ‘allostasis’ and results in many ways that beings regulate living. Homeostasis is the energy and force to maintain stability through constancy. Both … [Read more...] about Allostasis and Homeostasis in Risk
Biases and Perceptions in Safety
Biases and Perceptions in Safety Thanks to John Wettstein from Safety Strategies for sending this in. Have a read of the story and reflect (see reflection makes sense) on how this message may apply in the workplace, particularly in regards to risk and safety. Why does this happen? Here are a … [Read more...] about Biases and Perceptions in Safety
What Can Safety Learn From Desire Paths?
What Can Safety Learn From Desire Paths? Safety people often lament: “why do they take short cuts?”, “why do they ignore signs?”, “why cant they follow procedures?”, “why do they disable safety features?” – Simple answer: Because they are human! A more complex answer may be found in “Risk … [Read more...] about What Can Safety Learn From Desire Paths?
How to Make Safety Incentive Schemes Successful
How to Make Safety Incentive Schemes Successful Since seeing the by-products of poorly designed and implemented safety incentive schemes I have never been a big fan of them, particularly those that reward for not getting injured (or not reporting those injuries). Although they once supported and … [Read more...] about How to Make Safety Incentive Schemes Successful
A creative safety initiative but beware of the by-products
A creative safety initiative but beware of the by-products Video of this “life saving” road safety initiative by Samsung has gone viral on Youtube. I can understand that, its a pretty cool idea. However, the number of hits on Youtube or the use of technology to provide a relatively simple … [Read more...] about A creative safety initiative but beware of the by-products
Many Still Think That Risk Homeostasis Is A Fallacy
Many Still Think That Risk Homeostasis Is A Fallacy Upon reflection, I realise that I have known of the concept of Risk Homeostasis pretty much my whole life. I can fondly remember the massive hills I was game enough to conquer once I had brakes installed on my billy cart. It is only in the last … [Read more...] about Many Still Think That Risk Homeostasis Is A Fallacy
Stand Behind The Yellow Line – Do Engineering Controls Affect Risk?
Standing on a train platform this morning I noticed that the old authoritative “STAND BEHIND THE YELLOW LINE” had been replaced with something a little more personable (see below, as opposed to ‘in front of this you get a fine’) and it reminded me of this article by Gab Carlton from a few years ago … [Read more...] about Stand Behind The Yellow Line – Do Engineering Controls Affect Risk?
Understanding Homeostasis and Risk
A recent research paper helps explain the nature of homeostasis. Homeostasis is best understood as a life force or energy that seeks preservation, sustainability and balance. It may seem strange to describe even the smallest cell having a goal and a purpose but the evidence demonstrates that all … [Read more...] about Understanding Homeostasis and Risk