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Jingoism is NOT Culture, but it is for Safety

March 7, 2023 by Dr Rob Long 1 Comment

If you want to know about culture it’s best not to read mythology peddled by Safety. There is no better example of this than this a recent piece in the SHP Practitioner (UK). One thing is for sure, when Safety spins out nonsense like this you know the opposite is the reality. First some … [Read more...] about Jingoism is NOT Culture, but it is for Safety

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Culture, Safety Myths Tagged With: australia, jingoism

Too many idiots?

January 4, 2016 by Admin 10 Comments

Australia nanny state: Have we become a nation of idiots? Interesting article by Ben Groundwater Read more: http://www.traveller.com.au/australia-the-land-of-the-idiot-gi36oy#ixzz3wGJfHYph Some quotes from his article: Here's the thing I've come to realise: Australia has too many idiots. We … [Read more...] about Too many idiots?

Filed Under: Risk Aversion Tagged With: australia, idiots

The Quest for Accreditation of Safety in Australia

May 26, 2014 by Dr Rob Long 19 Comments

Rightly or wrongly, “Safety” has become one of the most despised words in industry. The debate over accreditation of the Profession has been simmering for too long and now it is time to bring it to the boil! The Quest for Accreditation of Safety in Australia by Dr Rob Long I have been inundated … [Read more...] about The Quest for Accreditation of Safety in Australia

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Leadership, Safety Professional Tagged With: accreditation of safety, australia, safety monster, safety professional

What Is Right With The Way OHS Is Managed In Australia

October 1, 2013 by George Robotham 2 Comments

  What Is Right With The Way OHS Is Managed In Australia by the late George Robotham  Quotable Quote "A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only be understood by knowing and feeling the pain, anguish, and … [Read more...] about What Is Right With The Way OHS Is Managed In Australia

Filed Under: George Robotham, Safety Leadership Tagged With: australia, health and safety, ohs management, safety culture, safety management systems

BCA Stairs and Railings

July 13, 2013 by Admin 1 Comment

BCA Stairs and Railings Slattery & Acquroff are Australia's oldest staircase builders and their website provides a useful design guide for safe staircase design. See the full story They also provide a link to a very useful guide to the staircase and balustrade requirements of the BCA published … [Read more...] about BCA Stairs and Railings

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: amp, australia, balustrade, BCA, hia, railings, slattery, staircase design, stairs

Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong?

June 11, 2013 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong? Guest post by the late George Robotham  Introduction There are many areas where OHS is going wrong in Australia. I have chosen to comment on 4 areas, Class 1 personal damage occurrence data systems, complexity, lack of focus on the people and harmonised … [Read more...] about Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong?

Filed Under: George Robotham Tagged With: australia, Australian Safety, harmonisation, ohs, safety going wrong

Is There Hope For The OHS Business In Australia?

March 16, 2013 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

Is There Hope For The OHS Business In Australia? Guest article by George Robotham from www.ohschange.com.au In my nearly 4 decades of involvement in OHS I have helped my employers cope with the aftermath of 13 fatalities and 3 other cases of permanently life altering personnel damage. As a … [Read more...] about Is There Hope For The OHS Business In Australia?

Filed Under: George Robotham, Safety Leadership Tagged With: australia, OHS Business, safety experts

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