Phenomenology[i] moves beyond the traditional subject-object dichotomy. While phenomenology often uses the term ‘objects’ to describe what we direct our attention toward, people are a special case. They are never merely objects like machines. People are subjects—a unique subset of … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: Beyond Subject-Object Thinking
Social Psychology of Risk
Phenomenology: The Nature of Intentionality
by Simon Renatus In phenomenology[i], perception is not a passive observation of the world. It is an intentional act, always directed toward something beyond itself. The concept of intentionality—where consciousness is always about something—is fundamental to phenomenological thought. Rather … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: The Nature of Intentionality
Phenomenology: Appearance and Reality
by Simon Renatus Phenomenology[i] challenges traditional distinctions between appearance and reality by proposing that phenomena reveal reality directly. Rather than searching for a hidden truth behind appearances, phenomenology asserts that reality is embedded in how the world presents itself to … [Read more...] about Phenomenology: Appearance and Reality
More Nonsense from the EHS Insight – Zero Injury Cultures???
In the long tradition of speaking nonsense to people (https://safetyrisk.net/safety-experts-in-speaking-nonsense-to-people/) we have a recent publication by EHS Insight (https://www.ehsinsight.com/safety-maturity-assessment-and-model). Of course, one thing you can sure of, when safety says it has an … [Read more...] about More Nonsense from the EHS Insight – Zero Injury Cultures???
Safety is an Art
Safety has much more to do with Art, History and Philosophy than it has to do with Science, Engineering and Law. I recently wrote The Target Drives the Method about the subjectivity of determining ‘significance’ that is a precursor to this discussion. Despite the perception that so many in safety … [Read more...] about Safety is an Art
What is Critical Listening when Dealing with Risk?
What is Critical Listening when Dealing with Risk? I was walking on a worksite the other day and engaged in a conversation with a worker. I asked how he was going. He explained that he was extremely busy, needed to get something done quite urgently and his co-worker was off sick. This raised … [Read more...] about What is Critical Listening when Dealing with Risk?
Principles for Safety
Any approach to tackling risk is a moral activity, because the outcome of the way risk is tackled implies an outcome for persons. How people are treated in the process of tackling risk is a moral challenge. This is the challenge of An Ethic of Risk … [Read more...] about Principles for Safety
Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk
Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk This week the second student group completed the Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk at ACU. The Graduate Certificate comprises four units: · An Introduction to the Social Psychology of Risk · Leadership and … [Read more...] about Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk
Human Development and the Evolution of Safety: Insights from Erikson, Kohlberg and Fowler
By Simon Renatus Transcending Rules: Safety in the Context of Human and Faith Development Safety, as a practice, focuses on rules, compliance, and technical systems while neglecting the human development underpinning those it claims to protect. By incorporating Erik Erikson’s psychosocial … [Read more...] about Human Development and the Evolution of Safety: Insights from Erikson, Kohlberg and Fowler
This is Not About Safety Is It?
Whenever we venture into organisations who are looking for SPoR methods, how do we know when we are successful? In SPoR, there are many indicators and measures of success but the most sought-after measure of success, is the question listed above. We are often contacted by Managers, Leaders and … [Read more...] about This is Not About Safety Is It?