Absolute Shocker of the Week Guest Post By Dr Rob Long – see more of his articles HERE Isn’t it amazing how people in the safety profession think it is wonderful to parade photo-shopped images of people being illogical, irrational and nonsensical? It primes the population with the idea that … [Read more...] about Absolute Shocker of the Week
Safety Photos
What motivates risk taking?
What motivates risk taking? If you don't understand motivation, imagination and creativity, you will never understand risk. Unbelievable photos from Dr Rob Long’s Safety Leadership Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/152071534818549/ … [Read more...] about What motivates risk taking?
Semiotics and Corporate Logo Fails
See also: Culture Silences in Safety – Semiotics It is unfortunate that some of organisations below didn't have a better understanding of semiotics when they were in the process of designing their corporate logos – scroll down to see the result but a WARNING – some may be offended, but most will … [Read more...] about Semiotics and Corporate Logo Fails
Culture Silences in Safety – Memes
Culture Silences in Safety – Memes Another article from the ‘Culture Silences’ Series by Dr Rob Long - see them all HERE It is not unusual to receive responses from safety people that propose that an idea, research or presentation is ‘nonsense’. This quote from my post on Socialitie is … [Read more...] about Culture Silences in Safety – Memes
Spot the Hazards – What is Wrong With These Safety Photos?
Spot the Safety Hazards - What is Wrong With These Safety Photos? Each issue of WorkSafe™ Magazine includes a safety photo that has been staged to show a number of hazards or potentially dangerous work practices. The online version is highly interactive and includes ability to place pins and … [Read more...] about Spot the Hazards – What is Wrong With These Safety Photos?
Bad Safety Photos
Pictures of Very Unsafe Acts No matter how hard we try to find and provide serious safety information and downloads, the most common searches on this site are for “bad safety photos”, stupid safety photos”, “pictures of unsafe acts” and “funny safety pictures”. Here are a few more. Please send us … [Read more...] about Bad Safety Photos
To laugh or not to laugh
Having been actively reading posts on a couple of the social media sites that deal with safety, I have noticed a lot of posts on things that have gone wrong. As so-called professionals a lot are quick to start laughing and saying they lack sense in making a choice. When there is a workplace … [Read more...] about To laugh or not to laugh
Why Do We Love Stupid Safety Photos
Why Do We Love Stupid Safety Photos? In the world of safety management, why do we find it so appealing to watch videos or photos of people committing unsafe acts and doing stupid things at home or work. We safety management professionals laugh at photos on free sites like www.safetyphoto.co.uk. … [Read more...] about Why Do We Love Stupid Safety Photos
Accident Photos From Yesteryear
Low Bridge Incidents Compilation of images showing what happens when safe working height signs are ignored: Low Bridge Incidents download them all Here ... www.safetyrisk.net/low-bridge-incidents/ Graphic Accident Photos From Yesteryear: See the whole collection here: … [Read more...] about Accident Photos From Yesteryear
Fall Harness–The Latest Dumb Safety Photo To Go Viral
Truck Fall Harness–The Latest Dumb Safety Photo To Go Viral This the latest “safety fail” photo currently going viral on social media. A guy unloading a table-top truck, decked out head-to-toe in all the PPE imaginable including a fall arrest harness which obviously isn't going to work very … [Read more...] about Fall Harness–The Latest Dumb Safety Photo To Go Viral