Golden Safety Rules
There are Safety Rules and there are Golden Safety Rules. Following the news about two BHP workers sacked for breaching “Life Saving Rules” then being reinstated when the courts determined that their sacking was unfair (see the story here). I thought it may be timely to republish this article I wrote a few years ago and …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
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Safety Golden Rules, Leadership and Ethics
Safety Golden Rules, Leadership and Ethics We all know how massively complicated, confusing and unwieldy Safety Management Systems have become (see Measuring Safety, You’ve Got It All Wrong). Many companies (co-incidentally those who have created these convoluted behemoths of safety systems) have tried reduce the confusion and the new risk this has created by introducing “Golden …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
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Rules of Safety Spudology
Rules of Safety Spudology Just over 12 months ago we coined the term “Safety Spuds” and “Safety Potatoes” as a way to portray and highlight two distinct personalities, styles and approaches of Safety Professionals. Safety Spuds were represented by the fictional safety crusader, Barry Spud (see Rob Sams recent interview with Barry) who inspired several satirical …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
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The 10 Definitive Rules For Safety Culture Improvement
The 10 Definitive Rules For Safety Culture Improvement: I really did want to stop at 10 but 11 is such an underrated number and rule No11 provides a great summary and round up of the top 10. After 30 years in risk and safety and 6 years posting 3000 articles and reading all the awesome comments ……Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
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TOP 50 MOST POPULAR SAFETY AND RISK ARTICLES
TOP 50 MOST POPULAR SAFETY AND RISK ARTICLES A Must Watch Safety and Risk Video I’m Just Not That Into Safety Anymore I’m still not that into safety What Could Safety Learn From Patch Adams? You’ve Just Got To Love …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Safety Engagement with Workspace, Headspace and Groupspace
I’m just putting together a presentation on Safety Observations, reread this article by Dr Rob from earlier this year and thought it very worthy of republishing Safety Engagement with Workspace, Headspace and Groupspace – Toward Total Safety Organisation So much of what we do in safety takes its focus on workspace. We call this the physical or …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Measurement in Safety, You’ve Got it All Wrong
Measurement in Safety, You’ve Got it All Wrong I read a recent article by Alan Quilley (http://www.safetyresults.ca/) on measuring safety by injury rate and was fascinated by the logic. I enjoyed the video on regression to the mean (Prevention of Incidents VS Creating Safety) and the discussion on injury goals. But I thought Alan, you have …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
When is Your Safety Meeting Not A Safety Meeting?
by PHIL LADUKE
When is Your Safety Meeting Not A Safety Meeting? By Phil La Duke – First published here: Phil LaDuke’s Blog A common leading indicator for safety is involvement in safety meetings, but to risk sounding like Bill Clinton’s infamous “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is” quote what constitutes “involved in safety meetings”? …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
TOP 1000 SAFETY SLOGANS–THE Worlds Largest Collection
Find The Best, Catchy, Competition Winning Heath and Safety Slogans for Your Workplace – 2016 STOP PRESS: Researchers Reveal the Top 10 Most Effective Safety Slogans Ever DOWNLOAD OUR HUGE LIST OF SAFETY SLOGANS HERE: Visit this page if you are looking for: famous safety quotations Our Funniest Safety Slogans are HERE For tips on how to write your own …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Safety Learnings From Construction
by DAVE COLLINS
Many OHS professionals, get caught up in the latest research, theories, fads, technology, processes, mantras and other displacement activities. We can sometimes forget about the basics of safety, risk management and human interaction. Here is a great reflection by one of Australia’s most experienced and respected safety consultants, Kevin Jones. You wont see any reference …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
CLASSIC and FAMOUS SAFETY QUOTES
by DAVE COLLINS
Please feel free to add your favourites in the comments section below. My favourite safety quote for an ice breaker or for anyone who says …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Workplace Safety Poems
by DAVE COLLINS
Workplace Safety Poems Looking for a novel way to promote safety – think about an emotional appeal using poetry Don Merrell from J.R. Simplot is one of the most famous workplace safety poets and many of his poems and limericks have been used as the them for safety training videos and safety posters. Safety Poems by Don Merrell A …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
SAFETY MEMES
by DAVE COLLINS
SAFETY MEMES – the best and funniest What is a meme? The official definition is: A meme (/ˈmiːm/ meem) is “an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture”. It could include a captioned image, a hyperlink, a video or even a hashtag. Examples have included the recent planking craze or …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
The Banned Objects Index – A New Development in Safety Culture
by ROB SAMS
The Banned Objects Index – A New Development in Safety Culture See also: Measuring Does Things To People Have you heard of the ‘Banned Objects Index’ (BOI)? It is the latest ‘measure’ that you can use to compare your organisations safety culture against another. The ‘BOI’ is easy to calculate, it’s simply the number of banned objects …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Combustible Dust: How Crackpots Endanger Safety
by PHIL LADUKE
Combustible Dust: How Crackpots Endanger Safety Latest article by Phil LaDuke, in his usual “unique” style, that Safety Spuds definitely won’t find “a peeling”, but something we have been lamenting about for some time. First published here on his blog Phil says: “I have known so many talented safety professionals who have been driven from the discussion …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program
by ROB SAMS
Rob Sams scores a rare and exclusive interview with legendary safety crusader, Barry Spud….. Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program I was privileged last week to score an interview with the world-renowned leading expert in all things safety, Barry Spud. I met Barry at the launch of his new online safety program that he has appropriately called …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree?
by ROB SAMS
What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree? This week I have been holidaying in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is a warm climate and a great way to welcome Spring and all that comes with a change in season. As my wife and I love to do when on holidays, there has been ……Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
How to communicate about safety – the art of humble enquiry
by DAVE COLLINS
Article co-authored by Rob Sams from Dolphyn and published here by Resilium How to communicate about safety – the art of humble enquiry Improving safety can be a tough job. According to Dave Collins of Riskex, the key to driving ownership is to start conversations rather than set rules. Workplace health and safety (WHS) managers can sometimes feel …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Give Safety A Sporting Chance
by DAVE COLLINS
What If Safety In Sport Was Managed The Same Way As Safety At Work? There is just no way we would manage the safety aspects of other parts of our lives in the same way that we manage safety at work, yet somehow we survive, and have a great time in the process. Sometimes, reframing or …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Safety Journal–Leading in Safety
Welcome to our newest awesome Author, Dennis Millard. Dennis has a very practical background and extensive safety experiences in industries dominated by hard core safety dictatorships. Dennis is now one of many on an unlearning and learning journey and shares some stories here on how positive things can still be achieved despite a toxic safety …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
You’ve Just Got To Love Safety!
by DAVE COLLINS
What would happen if safety took over love? Love is perhaps our most important value. Safety is perhaps the most import thing we value. (see We Can Value Safety But Safety Is Not A Value). Despite our efforts, nobody can define, control or measure them – to do so indicates that we don’t appreciate or understand …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
I’m Still Not That Into Safety
by ROB SAMS
A sequel to: I’m just not that into safety anymore Our most popular article this year! Why do you think that is? Rob’s courage and honesty has certainly touched some nerves! I’m just not that into safety anymore I have spoken with a number of Managers over the past few months who have argued with me …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
15 Safety Precautions When Working With Electricity
by DAVE COLLINS
It’s vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. The basic guidelines regarding safe handling of electricity documented below will help …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Catchy Safety Slogans
by DAVE COLLINS
Catchy Safety Slogans Catchy Safety Slogans from OSHAX At Work, At Home – Let Safety Be Known Some have eyes and cannot see; Some have ears and cannot hear; So be wise and wear your safety gear Think Safety, Because I Love You Man Don’t be safety blinded, be safety minded Do your work with pride, put safety in every stride Make …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
A Little Brain Teaser for Safety People
by DAVE COLLINS
A Little Brain Teaser for Safety People First to solve this problem will win a Dr Rob Long book of their choice. If you understand the concept of “Risk Savvy” then you are ineligible – sorry, but this is not a real challenge for you anyway. Barry Spud …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
I’m just not that into safety anymore
by ROB SAMS
Read the sequel to this article: I’m Still Not That Into Safety A sequel to: I’m just not that into safety anymore Our most popular article this year! Why do you think that is? Rob’s courage and honesty has certainly touched some nerves! I’m just not that into safety anymore …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
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Road Safety Slogans
by DAVE COLLINS
Road Safety Slogans A big thank you to everyone for sharing your road safety slogans in the comments below The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it. The essence of road safety is to live healthy (thanks to Bhaskar Sen) Follow traffic rules, save your future (thanks to Bhaskar Sen) Disobedience of traffic …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
Safety for True Believers
by DR ROB LONG
Safety for True Believers Is the safety industry a religion? You work it out. Religion Safety God ordains salvation Individuals ordain salvation – ‘safety is a choice’ – ‘unsafety is a choice’ https://safetyrisk.net/is-safety-a-choice-you-make/ Aspiration to perfection God is omniscient Aspiration to perfection – Humans are omniscient ‘All accidents are preventable’ Sense of the sacred Sense of the sacred, safety is above all things and justifies all power …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>
The Future for Safety Professionals and Leaders
by DAVE COLLINS
Just found this interesting article Posted by Marie-Claire Ross – HERE Other similar resources: Advice for New and Aspiring Safety Professionals Skills, Advice and Tips for Experienced Safety Leaders The Future for the Safety Professional In the Industrial age, factories in the western world broke down tasks into smaller tasks so that low paid, uneducated workers could follow simple instructions. Compliant …… Enjoy the rest of the article >>>>>