Tackling the Challenge of Heuristics in Safety
The recognition of heuristics as the foundation for all human decision making is critical to skill development and implementation…
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There is no Hierarchy of Controls
Whilst some models are helpful they are never accurate. Models are symbols/myths that convey a semiotic purpose but in…
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The Bogus Bow-Tie Myth
Continuing our series on Safety Myths – see them all here There’s no doubt about it, Safety loves the…
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The Brain as Computer Myth
It is so attractive to develop simple binary models of human ‘being’ that are mythical/symbolic but NOT real. Eg….
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The Search for Meaning in Safety Models
There is a huge chasm between three things: the intent and design (assumed philosophy) of a model, the semiotic…
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Myth and Symbols in Safety
A myth is not a fairy tale or fiction but a false belief made true by ‘anchoring‘ to a…
