We know that silly slogans mislead people and create single statements that are not true. Such linguistics limit the way we think about risk and promote simplistic thinking when the truth is, risk is a wicked problem. (Our next module on Linguistics and Risk starts tomorrow). The trouble is, … [Read more...] about The Danger of Bad Safety Slogans in Traditional Safety
Safety Slogans & Pictures
Don’t look Now, Your Slogan is Showing
Slogans are very powerful and serve as a semiotic for organisations. Slogans are not just text but are symbolic and give organisations semiotic meaning. The moment a slogan is contradicted, they will be used against you. When this happens organisations look like clowns and what is remembered is the … [Read more...] about Don’t look Now, Your Slogan is Showing
When Slogans Don’t Work
One of the many slogans that have been circulated about during the Covid-19 crisis is: ‘we’re all in this together’. In an interesting take on this slogan (https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/no-we-re-not-all-in-this-together-20200505-p54q0p.html) we learn much about the power of slogans … [Read more...] about When Slogans Don’t Work
What’s in a Safety Mantra?
What’s in a Safety Mantra? One of the characteristics of the safety industry is the repetition of process, rituals and language attributed to have salvic purpose, to save lives. Any examination of the language of the safety industry reveals an extensive soteriology (theory of salvation). The … [Read more...] about What’s in a Safety Mantra?
The Seduction of Slogans in Safety
The Seduction of Slogans in Safety One of the popular resources on this blog site is safety slogans. Whilst many of these slogans are clever and make a point, we also need to be mindful of what slogans are, their seductions and their limits. Too many people form their sense of knowledge off slogans … [Read more...] about The Seduction of Slogans in Safety
Make Safety Personal, Another Meaningless Safety Slogan
Skills in critical linguistics are essential in managing risk. The language we use and the extended para-linguistics we use, have an enormous influence on decision making. Anyone in marketing, advertising and influencing knows that the Medium is the Message. We also know that Crazy Talk, Stupid … [Read more...] about Make Safety Personal, Another Meaningless Safety Slogan
Slogan Power
Many people underestimate the power of slogans because they function like metaphors and in many ways are hidden in language. It is impossible for humans to communicate without using either. The rhythmic power of slogans and the mis-directive power of metaphors are a central vehicle for … [Read more...] about Slogan Power
Is Safety a Choice You Make?
Is Safety a Choice You Make? One of the things safety seems good at doing is developing illogical slogans and sayings. Some examples are: ‘all accidents are preventable’ and ‘safety is no accident’. The trouble is what we say affects the thinking of others and sets cultural agenda. Half of this … [Read more...] about Is Safety a Choice You Make?
Researchers Reveal the Top 10 Most Effective Safety Slogans Of All Time
Using a new iphone app, a team of social psychology experts has analysed every meaningless aphorism and every condescending platitude ever displayed in the workplace to come up with a list of the most effective safety slogans of all time. Research project leader, Prof. Gerhardt Spudovsky, said: … [Read more...] about Researchers Reveal the Top 10 Most Effective Safety Slogans Of All Time
40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace
40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace HUNDREDS MORE SAFETY SLOGANS HERE: https://safetyrisk.net/safety-slogans/ Safety promotion or socialization is an effective way to maintain workers awareness in the plant site against safety. Safety promotion is a form of safety communication. One of … [Read more...] about 40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace
