Dumbing Down Safety - Safety In the Age of Wikipidiots By Phil La Duke first published on his blog here: Safety in The Age Of Wikipidioats. Phil says: I thought you might enjoy my recent post, Safety in the Age Of Wikipeidiots. Is anyone still out there? “It is better to keep your mouth … [Read more...] about Dumbing Down Safety
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The safety-fication of everything
The safety-fication of everything An interesting article by Steven Shorrock just posted on the Safety Differently Blog. We have certainly covered this issue many times and in different ways (check out our This Toaster is Hot Page – to see how “safety” has made its way insidiously into every aspect … [Read more...] about The safety-fication of everything
The Foundations of Safety
The Foundations of Safety One of the introductory subjects for beginning teachers is the ‘Foundations of Education’, this is a study of the nature of people, learning development and maturation. When I observe beginner training in safety the ‘foundations of safety’ seem to be: regulations, systems … [Read more...] about The Foundations of Safety
Who wants to be a safety professional?
Who wants to be a safety professional? I have been following a trail of conversations on Linkedin in the SIA Group. There is a big push on to have safety people gain accreditation, and I have to ask myself why? The SIA is Victorian based, and a corporate body, represented primarily by University … [Read more...] about Who wants to be a safety professional?
The Dangers of Being an Expert
I have always loved the saying that an Expert is just a “has been drip under pressure” (Ex Spurt). However, this insightful new article by Rob Sams takes it wonderfully more deeper than that. Enjoy: The Dangers of Being an Expert It can feel good to win and argument or be perceived as the most … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Being an Expert
Quirky Things That Work When Trying To Help Others
Quirky things that work when trying to help others With the current safety theme trending toward HELPING (see Safety as a Helping Profession and I was just trying to help), I thought it timely to republish this post by the late George Robotham who wrote this a few years ago with some input … [Read more...] about Quirky Things That Work When Trying To Help Others
Safety’s for sale and so is toilet paper!
It hit the fan when Gab Carlton published Where To Put the Port-a-loo is a Hazard!. I wonder if there will be the same gut reaction to Keith McCabe’s latest post on LinkedIn Pulse or do “Toilet Safety Police” really have nothing to go on? LOL Safety’s for sale and so is toilet paper! Every … [Read more...] about Safety’s for sale and so is toilet paper!
New Year’s Resolutions for Safety Professionals
New Year's Resolutions for Safety Professionals Latest article by Phil LaDuke from his blog http://philladuke.wordpress.com/ Phil says: “if we want to grow professionally I find it useful for us to stop and reflect on what we do and how we do it. So for the second consecutive year I propose New … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for Safety Professionals
I am a Cop, and I am Sorry
I just read and enjoyed this article on LinkedIn Pulse. I think the message may resonate for some Safety People: (Ie One simple message for safety people who feel ostracised by a workforce or management who don't appreciate them, instead of dissing them as idiots or whinging about lack of commitment … [Read more...] about I am a Cop, and I am Sorry
How Many Safety Crusaders Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb?
How Many Safety Crusaders Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb? I’m currently enjoying some banter on Rob Longs Safety Leadership Facebook Page which all started with a blown light bulb in a Coffee Shop. This is something that we do regularly at home without a second thought or need for a convoluted … [Read more...] about How Many Safety Crusaders Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb?