I’m not a big fan of “The Block”, no real reasons, just over it. For drama and ratings they do some pretty cringe worthy things. One of those things is their approach to safety, they have certainly played on people’s current disdain for the word “safety” but have not done anything to improve that … [Read more...] about The Block isn’t portraying safety as it should be
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What is excessive regulation doing to us all? Competition Winner
What is excessive regulation doing to us all? by Dave Gettins Congratulations Dave Gettins – He’s coming to the Social Psychology of Risk Conference, on Dolphyn! A big well done to Dave Gettins for submitting the winning entry in Dolphyn’s competition to win a place at the inaugural Social … [Read more...] about What is excessive regulation doing to us all? Competition Winner
There’s Nothing Better than a Blitz
There’s Nothing Better than a Blitz What a strange industry is safety, every time something goes wrong or an event occurs the assumption is that people have forgotten, are stupid or aren’t vigilant enough (or all three). Then the solution is to have a ‘blitz’. When I hear the word ‘blitz’ I think … [Read more...] about There’s Nothing Better than a Blitz
Are You Creating an ‘Obeyience Culture’?
Are You Creating an ‘Obeyience Culture’? When I started consulting in risk and safety, people would regularly contact me and ask “are we meeting our legal requirements?” or “are we doing all we need to do, ‘under the law’”. Consulting in risk and safety seems to attract these questions, and people … [Read more...] about Are You Creating an ‘Obeyience Culture’?
Safety in the HVAC&R Workplace
Safety in the HVAC&R Workplace HVAC&R Industry Guide to Workplace Safety - Released Pro-Visual Publishing, with the support from NSCA and AMCA, is pleased to announce the release of their newest edition of their annual publication, HVAC&R Industry Guide to Workplace Safety. This year’s … [Read more...] about Safety in the HVAC&R Workplace
Safety Consultation
Get on your consultation soap box! Posted by The Safety Nerd So currently we have Committees, Reps, other agreed arrangements such as focus groups, working groups, steering committees, toolbox talks, team meetings – this all is basically because you need to discuss with the relevant people any … [Read more...] about Safety Consultation
What is Reasonably Practicable?
Is reasonably practicable practical? Okay, so this seems like a hand on heart definition – meaning….your honour……(hand on heart) I have done everything reasonably practicable that someone in my position would be expected to do. Under the current NSW Act, you can use reasonably practicable as a … [Read more...] about What is Reasonably Practicable?
Imagination and Safety
Imagination? We’ll Soon Knock that Nonsense Out of You A safety friend of mind Ted rang the other day, he had just gone through the circus and charade of an OFSC Audit and 4801 Audit. He said, ‘ah, now we are safe’, I said, ‘no your not, you are probably less safe’. (I’ll get back to this point … [Read more...] about Imagination and Safety
Playgrounds To Become Riskier and Fun Again
Playgrounds To Become Riskier and Fun Again The risk aversion tide may be turning! Fun stopping and soul destroying signs like this may finally be a thing of the past as Australian Regulators decide to follow the new European Standards for Playground Safety. (see news release below) As Dr Rob … [Read more...] about Playgrounds To Become Riskier and Fun Again
WHS Officers and PCBUs
WHS Officers and PCBUs The latest offering from the Safety Nerd: Are you an “Officer” – of the LAW? Posted on September 22, 2011 by The Safety Nerd Pre harmonisation there was a liability on people who own or manage an organisation or business – attributed liability which could be CEOs, Senior … [Read more...] about WHS Officers and PCBUs