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 … Learn more >>>>>
bounded rationality
Construction workers safer when they ditch the manual: study
Construction workers safer when they ditch the manual: study
We all know (or suspect) that safety manuals really aren’t designed for ease of worker use and effectiveness but rather to comply with legislation, to pass audits and win tenders – the very cynical may use terms like “Cover Your Arse”. … Learn more >>>>>
Bounded Rationality–How Can Too Much Safety Be Bad For You?
Bounded Rationality – How Can Too Much Safety Be Bad For You?
Someone just sent me a safety slogan: “Safety – It’s Never Enough”, normally I would just brush it off as another meaningless, demoralising aphorism but it got me thinking……Join me in reflecting back … Learn more >>>>>
Flooding is Dangerous, and I don’t Mean the Water….
Flooding is Dangerous, and I don’t Mean the Water….
Parts of the east coast of Australia have experienced heavy rain over recent weeks and it has become common to read headlines of flash flooding causing road closures, cars washed away and sadly a man in … Learn more >>>>>
