Review of the Robert Long book Risk Makes Sense by George Robotham See more details about the book HERE In my view this book is a substantial addition to the body of knowledge about Risk and OHS. Written from a psychological perspective it puts into print many of the things I have figured out for … [Read more...] about “Risk Makes Sense” Book Review
Safety Books
It Takes Two to Tango–Reflections on Safe Behaviour
It Takes Two to Tango – Reflections on Safe Behaviour It is rare that a book comes out in the risk and safety sector when I wish I had written under such an excellent title. Usually, risk and safety books carry titles about error, compliance and management but not this book by Michael Kruger. … [Read more...] about It Takes Two to Tango–Reflections on Safe Behaviour
Free Books – 66 Downloads for Tackling Risk
Free Books – 66 Downloads for Tackling Risk The following books are all for free download and are the most helpful in learning how to tackle risk. Many are recommended in a study the Social Psychology of Risk . In SPoR we tend to find that book framed by the word ‘safety’ are generally … [Read more...] about Free Books – 66 Downloads for Tackling Risk
Essential Readings – Neuroscience and the Whole Person
Whenever I conduct modules in SPoR I find most commonly that people in safety read very little. Often, they explain that they have no time because their working life is exhaustive with so much paperwork and meetings. Similarly, their formation in the industry is consumed with reading … [Read more...] about Essential Readings – Neuroscience and the Whole Person
Ten Recommended Readings for Risk and Safety People
Editors note: Dr Long has now made 4 of his best sellers available as a free download here: https://safetyrisk.net/free-safety-ebooks/ The best way to expand your knowledge on risk and safety is to ensure you read more books without the word ‘safety’ in the title and more books about persons, … [Read more...] about Ten Recommended Readings for Risk and Safety People
Risky Conversations Book Launch in Perth
Risky Conversations Book Launch in Perth Rob Long and Greg Smith recently held their official launch of Risky Conversations, The Law, Social Psychology and Risk in Perth. (Craig Ashhurst was unable to attend) https://safetyrisk.net/risky-conversations-the-law-social-psychology-and-risk/ A group of … [Read more...] about Risky Conversations Book Launch in Perth
Free Talking Book Download – Risky Conversations
Free Talking Book Download – Risky Conversations For the many people who have appreciated the 22 video series in Risky Conversations, The Law, Social Psychology and Risk you will now be pleased to know that the book is now a free talking book. You can download mp3 files freely: podcast or listen in … [Read more...] about Free Talking Book Download – Risky Conversations
Book Review: Critical Mass, How One thing Leads to Another
Book Review: Critical Mass, How One thing Leads to Another I don’t often read the work of chemists or physicists but Philip Ball is an exception. Ball applies what he knows from his Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM-only) worldview to the world of Social Psychology. It is an … [Read more...] about Book Review: Critical Mass, How One thing Leads to Another
Free Download – Real Risk – New Book by Dr Robert Long
Free Download - Real Risk - Human Discerning and Risk I have just received my copy of Dr Rob Long’s new book “Real Risk – Human Discerning and Risk” – probably one of the more useful and interesting books I’ve read on the subject. This is a really enjoyable book to read. It's not another deep, … [Read more...] about Free Download – Real Risk – New Book by Dr Robert Long
Radical Uncertainty
Radical Uncertainty I’m not an economist but we have much we can learn from other disciplines. Kay and King’s book Radical Uncertainty (2020) should be a compulsory read for safety people. Moreso, for anyone spruiking the nonsense of zero. Kay and King have produced an easy to read book on the … [Read more...] about Radical Uncertainty