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Desperados waiting for a train

December 14, 2019 by Admin Leave a Comment

No one to follow and nothing to teach

Except that the goal falls short of the reach

Leonard Cohen – The Goal 1

imageAny research or discussions regarding transport disasters across Australia will inevitably recall the horrific but often forgotten bus crashes that occurred on … Learn more >>>>>

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Filed Under: Bernard Corden, Road Safety Tagged With: bus crash, human error

The Perils of Excessive Safety Management Systems

August 25, 2019 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

 

imageIn a recent case of unfair dismissal in the Fair Work Commission (FWC 5004:2019 under commissioner Williams Perth 24 July 2019) we learn how creating onerous bureaucracy creates its own demons. The case of Wilson vs Boart Longyear  demonstrates how the creation of onerous … Learn more >>>>>

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Filed Under: Due Diligence, Road Safety, Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: Due Diligence, journey safety, paperwork, safety paradox, tick n flick

Implications of Fatigue and Distraction Monitoring Systems

April 16, 2019 by Admin 8 Comments

Implications of Fatigue and Distraction Monitoring Systems

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As part of my Unit 6 studies for the Diploma in Social Psychology of Risk, I am undertaking the subject of Holistic Ergonomics.  For my assignment in this unit, I have chosen to … Learn more >>>>>

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Filed Under: CLLR, Road Safety Tagged With: Distraction, fatigue, holistic ergonomics

White freight liner blues

September 5, 2018 by Bernard Corden Leave a Comment

White freight liner blues

imageDuring the 1950s, the delivery of bread, cream and milk was categorised as an essential community service and legislation was enacted to secure supply. It has since ossified and effectively deregulated the supply chain. A recent report prepared by Pricewaterhouse Coopers … Learn more >>>>>

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Filed Under: Bernard Corden, Mental health, Road Safety Tagged With: truck drivers

Models From Social Sensemaking

July 9, 2018 by Rob Sams Leave a Comment

Models From Social Sensemaking

First published here

In this piece I introduce you to two of the semiotic models developed in my first book Social Sensemaking. Firstly, The Decision Tree and then The Trade-offs Model.

The Decision Tree

Why is it challenging … Learn more >>>>>

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