School Fete Safety I got an email from a reader overnight and it really concerned me. Schools have a huge responsibility in regards to student safety and from what I have seen, generally take this responsibility very seriously and professionally. However, some of the stuff I have seen come come … [Read more...] about School Fair Safety
Road Safety
Shock Safety Ads
Shock Safety Ads You might prefer these but: World's Sexiest Safety Commercials (may offend) Some of us would remember the Grim Reaper AIDS ads from the 80’s. There was no blood and guts – just pure terror that scared the crap out of us. See the bowling alley ad below: I wonder, however, if … [Read more...] about Shock Safety Ads
Speaking Out
I haven't published a post like this one for a while but I found Peter’s story very compelling. I had a few thoughts when reading this......... I agree that we all need to speak out but, perhaps more importantly, I think that we need to do more ASKING OUT (yes I know what you are thinking right now … [Read more...] about Speaking Out
A More Effective Road Safety Initiative?
A More Effective Road Safety Initiative? Fatigue Zone Driver Safety Trivia Games? This morning I drove North from Brisbane, QLD toward Bundaberg. About 2.5hours out of Brisbane and just before Maryborough, I started noticing the signs pictured above. They are placed every 5km or so and ask … [Read more...] about A More Effective Road Safety Initiative?
When working in remote areas gets ugly
When working in remote areas gets ugly Originally published by Sarah Jane here: http://www.riskologyconsulting.com.au Working in remote areas can be lonely at times, but a lot can happen, when you’re alone in a tin box with four wheels under you travelling at over 100km per hour, in the blink of … [Read more...] about When working in remote areas gets ugly
Journey Safety Procedures and Risk Management Plans
Journey Safety Procedures and Risk Management Plans Not sure what has happened out there to prompt the number of inquiries we are getting about travel safety plans, journey risk management, Trip Management Plans and safe driving hours for workers driving out to mines and remote sites. In response, … [Read more...] about Journey Safety Procedures and Risk Management Plans
Dancing Traffic Light
Dancing Traffic Light A creative and effective safety idea sent in by John Wettstein from safetystrategies.ca who writes: Hi Dave; Some creative fun safety controls for risk management ... In a test which was done in Lisbon, Portugal see how the pedestrians actually wait for a green light to … [Read more...] about Dancing Traffic Light
Driver Fatigue
Driver Fatigue This simple but powerful little video was sent to us by Tony Anthony who recently experienced a potentially deadly scare whilst at the wheel. He 'ummmed' and 'ahhhed' about it and thought, “well I made for that very reason, to 'get it out there”, It was inspired by the … [Read more...] about Driver Fatigue
Safety Guidelines for Transport & Logistics Industry
Safety Guidelines for Transport & Logistics Industry Transport & Logistics Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2014/15 – Released Heavy vehicles are involved in about 21 per cent of all road fatalities, according to the NSW Centre for Road Safety. It is therefore … [Read more...] about Safety Guidelines for Transport & Logistics Industry
HANGING UP THE KEYS
HANGING UP THE KEYS – Senior Drivers Wednesday, April 23, 2014 – article by our newest Guest Author – Tony Dundon Often, family members of an elderly person, usually their children, are faced with the difficult decision of trying to get them to give up driving. This can be a challenging and … [Read more...] about HANGING UP THE KEYS