cognitive dissonance Archives

February 13, 2017

New Video Explains Cognitive Dissonance and Safety

New Video Explains Cognitive Dissonance and Safety Rob has been requested a number of times to explain cognitive dissonance and so has made a brief video for this purpose: https://vimeo.com/202589604 You can also read a blog about cognitive dissonance here:… Read the rest

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017

Humanising Workplace Health and Safety Management

Humanising Workplace Health and Safety Management Well who would have thought……….Safe Work Australia invited Dr Rob Long to take part in this ‘radical’ safety seminar – I am sure it would have created a good deal of cognitive dissonance for… Read the rest

February 6, 2017April 17, 2017

Risk and Safety Starts with Being?

********If you are interested in knowing more about the Social Psychology of Risk then a one-off workshop is available this week in Sydney: http://cllr.com.au/product/an-introduction-to-the-social-psychology-of-risk-unit-1/****** Risk and Safety Starts with Being? The key to sensemaking is not the question why but… Read the rest

November 12, 2016November 14, 2016

Inspirational Safety Ideas

Inspirational Safety Ideas A recent plea, from a frustrated Safety Professional on a Facebook forum, sparked a very interesting discussion. I have certainly seen many similar comments on this blog over the years and I am sure most of us… Read the rest

June 16, 2015April 16, 2017

Could Zero Harm be Unlawful?

Could Zero Harm be Unlawful Although 2 days ago I committed to the goal of zero zero harm articles I could not let this can of worms sit unopened on the shelf! If this doesn't create a little cognitive dissonance… Read the rest