Programming for Safety, the Performance Myth The language of ‘performance’ in safety has over time, been decoupled from its real meaning. How humans ‘perform’ has been commandeered by behaviourism … [Read more...] about Programming for Safety, the Performance Myth
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Complacency, Consciousness and Error in Safety
Complacency, Consciousness and Error in Safety Recent research into the effects of drugs like Psilocybin, an ingredient in ‘magic mushrooms’ show some promise in helping with addictions and some … [Read more...] about Complacency, Consciousness and Error in Safety
The Complacency Delusion
The Complacency Delusion You’ve got to hand it to Safety, it loves to talk about things it knows little about. Then it spruiks solutions based on ignorance and droves line up for snake oil and a … [Read more...] about The Complacency Delusion
How Workers Really Make Decisions
How Workers Really Make Decisions Latest video by Dr Rob Long as a follow up to his previous article: How Do Workers Make Decisions? Video Transcript (video below this): I’m asked many, many times … [Read more...] about How Workers Really Make Decisions
When Things Go Wrong Let’s Do More of the Same
I always find it fascinating when there is an increase in safety statistics or incidents that the call is always about greater vigilance, more checklists, more policing and more effort. What … [Read more...] about When Things Go Wrong Let’s Do More of the Same
Complacency and The Wayward Mind
Complacency and The Wayward Mind The issue of complacency is a preoccupation of the risk and safety industry yet one can find little research in the sector beyond the excessive use of the label. It … [Read more...] about Complacency and The Wayward Mind
Chronic Unease is Not Enough
Chronic Unease is Not Enough The concept of ‘chronic unease’ has been about in safety for some time. It was unfortunately put forward by Reason as a mindset to tackle complacency. Complacency … [Read more...] about Chronic Unease is Not Enough
The Convenience of Complacency
The Convenience of Complacency One of the cultural characteristics of the safety industry is fundamental attribution error . It seems that safety seeks blame before it breathes, you certainly need to … [Read more...] about The Convenience of Complacency
Dispelling the Complacency Myth
Dispelling the Complacency Myth By Phil La Duke first published here. Phil says: week's post I take a hard look at the difference between worker complacency and attention fatigue. I hope you will … [Read more...] about Dispelling the Complacency Myth
The Icarus Deception
The Icarus Deception A little light banter on the recent post New Safety Risk Header in regards to the wings on one of the characters made me recall the story of Icarus. Remember Icarus? According … [Read more...] about The Icarus Deception
