Humanising Safety and Embracing Real Risk
Republished by request and now with accompanying video (at end of article). This article was referenced in the must read new book: Risky Conversations, The Law, Social Psychology and Risk (follow that link for a really cool video on the myths of safety paperwork)
Quote from the article: The denial … Learn more >>>>>
Great article from New Scientist first published here and that may touch a few nerves for the “all accidents are preventable” and “Safety is No 1 Priority” Crusaders. For many it feels good to apportion blame, it confirms our biases and takes the heat off any possibility that management performance … Learn more >>>>>
One of our readers asked if we could republish this poem from July 2012, not sure why but I hope it helps:
If I can, for once, be a little serious and compassionate….. A fellow Safety Professional, in a brand new role, recently experienced her first fatality. … Learn more >>>>>
This simple but powerful little video was sent to us by Tony Anthony who recently experienced a potentially deadly scare whilst at the wheel. He ‘ummmed’ and ‘ahhhed’ about it and thought, “well I made for that very reason, to ‘get it out there”, It was inspired … Learn more >>>>>
Guest post
The unfortunate will happen, accidents will occur — but when they happen is undetermined. However, just because you’re not able to accurately figure out when these accidents will take place does not mean you cannot be prepared. Although your business may … Learn more >>>>>
