• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

SafetyRisk.net

Humanising Safety and Embracing Real Risk

  • Home
    • About
      • Privacy Policy
      • Contact
  • FREE
    • Slogans
      • Researchers Reveal the Top 10 Most Effective Safety Slogans Of All Time
      • When Slogans Don’t Work
      • CLASSIC, FAMOUS and INFAMOUS SAFETY QUOTES
      • BIGGEST COLLECTION of WORKPLACE HEALTH and SAFETY SLOGANS 2023
      • CATCHY and FUNNY SAFETY SLOGANS FOR THE WORKPLACE
      • COVID-19 (Coronavirus, Omicron) Health and Safety Slogans and Quotes for the Workplace
      • Safety Acronyms
      • You know Where You Can Stick Your Safety Slogans
      • Sayings, Slogans, Aphorisms and the Discourse of Simple
      • Spanish Safety Slogans – Consignas de seguridad
      • Safety Slogans List
      • Road Safety Slogans 2023
      • How to write your own safety slogans
      • Why Are Safety Slogans Important
      • Safety Slogans Don’t Save Lives
      • 40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace
      • Safety Slogans for Work
    • FREE SAFETY eBOOKS
    • Free Hotel and Resort Risk Management Checklist
    • FREE DOWNLOADS
    • TOP 50
    • FREE RISK ASSESSMENT FORMS
    • Find a Safety Consultant
    • Free Safety Program Documents
    • Psychology Of Safety
    • Safety Ideas That Work
    • HEALTH and SAFETY MANUALS
    • FREE SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT RESOURCES
    • Whats New In Safety
    • FUN SAFETY STUFF
    • Health and Safety Training
    • SAFETY COURSES
    • Safety Training Needs Analysis and Matrix
    • Top 20 Safety Books
    • This Toaster Is Hot
    • Free Covid-19 Toolbox Talks
    • Download Page – Please Be Patient With Larger Files…….
    • SAFETY IMAGES, Photos, Unsafe Pictures and Funny Fails
    • How to Calculate TRIFR, LTIFR and Other Health and Safety Indicators
    • Download Safety Moments from Human Resources Secretariat
  • Social Psychology Of Risk
    • What is Psychological Health and Safety at Work?
    • Safety Psychology Terminology
    • Some Basics on Social Psychology & Risk
    • Understanding The Social Psychology of Risk – Prof Karl E. Weick
    • The Psychology of Leadership in Risk
    • Conducting a Psychology and Culture Safety Walk
    • The Psychology of Conversion – 20 Tips to get Started
    • Understanding The Social Psychology of Risk And Safety
    • Psychology and safety
    • The Psychology of Safety
    • Hot Toaster
    • TALKING RISK VIDEOS
    • WHAT IS SAFETY
    • THE HOT TOASTER
    • THE ZERO HARM DEBATE
    • SEMIOTICS
    • LEADERSHIP
  • Dr Long Posts
    • ALL POSTS
    • Learning Styles Matter
    • There is no Hierarchy of Controls
    • Scaffolding, Readiness and ZPD in Learning
    • What Can Safety Learn From Playschool?
    • Presentation Tips for Safety People
    • Dialogue Do’s and Don’ts
    • It’s Only a Symbol
    • Ten Cautions About Safety Checklists
    • Zero is Unethical
    • First Report on Zero Survey
    • There is No Objectivity, Deal With it!
  • THEMES
    • Psychosocial Safety
    • Resiliencing
    • Risk Myths
    • Safety Myths
    • Safety Culture Silences
    • Safety Culture
    • Psychological Health and Safety
    • Zero Harm
    • Due Diligence
  • Free Learning
    • Introduction to SPoR – Free
    • FREE RISK and SAFETY EBOOKS
    • FREE ebook – Guidance for the beginning OHS professional
    • Free EBook – Effective Safety Management Systems
    • Free EBook – Lessons I Have Learnt
  • Psychosocial Safety
    • What is Psychosocial Safety
    • Psychological Safety
      • What is Psychological Health and Safety at Work?
      • Managing psychosocial hazards at work
      • Psychological Safety – has it become the next Maslow’s hammer?
      • What is Psychosocial Safety
      • Psychological Safety Slogans and Quotes
      • What is Psychological Safety?
      • Understanding Psychological Terminology
      • Psycho-Social and Socio-Psychological, What’s the Difference?
      • Build a Psychologically Safe Workplace by Taking Risks and Analysing Failures
      • It’s not weird – it’s a psychological safety initiative!

construction

Followership & Leadership

May 20, 2016 by Admin Leave a Comment

Followership & Leadership - Working together for organizational structure by Ben Armstrong The tipping point is upon us, I can only speak in regards the building and construction industry as to the changes in culture and how it’s going about achieving new goals and visions. People in positions … [Read more...] about Followership & Leadership

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Safety Leadership Tagged With: construction, followers, leaders

Safety Learnings From Construction

October 8, 2015 by Admin 2 Comments

Many OHS professionals, get caught up in the latest research, theories, fads, technology, processes, mantras and other displacement activities. We can sometimes forget about the basics of safety, risk management and human interaction. Here is a great reflection by one of Australia’s most experienced … [Read more...] about Safety Learnings From Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Positive Safety Stuff, Zero Harm Tagged With: construction, safety learnings

Protecting Workers in Construction

June 29, 2015 by Admin Leave a Comment

Protecting Workers in Construction VIC Construction Site Safety Guide 2015/16 – Released There are many hazards associated with work performed on construction sites. Pro-Visual Publishing, in collaboration with the National Safety Council of Australia Foundation and Safe Work Australia, … [Read more...] about Protecting Workers in Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction

The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites

May 10, 2014 by Barry Spud Leave a Comment

The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites The average number of work-related injury cases may have gone down considerably in the past years, but unfortunately, many workers, especially those stationed in high-risks sites such as construction and mining areas, … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Work Method Statements Tagged With: construction, high risk, lifting plan, mining, swms

Safe Work Methods in Construction

October 22, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Safe Work Methods in Construction NSW Construction Site Safety Guide 2013/14 – Released Regardless of the legal responsibilities, morally, no business, employer, or worker wants to see his or her employee or work colleague injured at work. Safety is important for all workplaces, but it is … [Read more...] about Safe Work Methods in Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, safe work method, Safe Work Method Statement

Construction Plant & Safe Work Methods

September 27, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Construction Plant & Safe Work Methods Construction Industry Guide to Site Safety (QLD) 2013/14 – Released Regardless of the legal responsibilities, morally, no business, employer, or worker wants to see his or her employee or work colleague injured at work. Safety is important for all … [Read more...] about Construction Plant & Safe Work Methods

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, safe work method, Safe Work Method Statement, site safety

You Don’t Believe in Common Sense?

July 5, 2013 by Dr Rob Long 18 Comments

You Don’t Believe in Common Sense? Another Hard Hitter by Dr Robert Long from www.humandymensions.com The Coroners decision confirms it, there is no ‘common sense’, it can’t be assumed and we shouldn’t talk about it because it dumbs down the industry and perpetuates a delusional myth. On 5 July … [Read more...] about You Don’t Believe in Common Sense?

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Robert Long, Zero Harm Tagged With: adeqaute training, common sense, construction, coroner, supervision, Zero Harm

Safeguarding Young Workers from Injury in Construction

June 8, 2013 by Admin 1 Comment

Safeguarding Young Workers from Injury in Construction Guest Post We commonly hear about young workers on construction sites that are injured or cause injury to others because of a lack of training and supervision. In fact just recently a concrete worker on a Kiama site was struck by a vehicle … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Young Workers from Injury in Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, white card, Young Workers, young workers

Power Tool Safety

April 12, 2013 by Admin 4 Comments

Power Tool Safety   Whether you are a do-it-yourself home improvement person, tradie or a contractor, power tool usage can seem self-explanatory. Many workers and home users forego reading the instructions, planning their tool usage, wearing the proper clothing, and remaining aware of the … [Read more...] about Power Tool Safety

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, power tools, Test and tag, Tool Safety

Safety Goes Green: More natural light

October 17, 2012 by Admin Leave a Comment

Safety Goes Green: More natural light Guest Post Despite improved environmental standards, sometimes green jobs can be deadly. From 2007 to June of 2008, six employees were killed while constructing the massive MGM Mirage CityCentre project in Las Vegas, prompting workers to go on strike and … [Read more...] about Safety Goes Green: More natural light

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Dangerous Goods Tagged With: building, Chemicals, construction, Dangerous Jobs, Environment, natural light, Safety

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Search and Discover More on this Site

Never miss a post - Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address and join other discerning risk and safety people who receive notifications of new posts by email

Join 7,509 other subscribers.

FREE eBOOK DOWNLOADS

Recent Comments

  • Simon Cassin on The Blessings of Fallibility
  • Rob Long on Validating, Endorsing and Supporting Zero
  • Rob Long on The Global ‘Zero Event’, This is Safety
  • Rob Long on The Global ‘Zero Event’, This is Safety
  • Matthew Thorne on Validating, Endorsing and Supporting Zero
  • rosa a carrillo on The Global ‘Zero Event’, This is Safety
  • Matthew Thorne on The Global ‘Zero Event’, This is Safety
  • Rob Long on Hopkins-Dekker on Reason and Other Laughs
  • Matt Thorne on Myth Making and Why it Matters to Safety
  • Rob Long on What’s Funny About Safety?
  • Rob Long on Perfection is Safety Child’s Play
  • Rosa Carrillo on Hopkins-Dekker on Reason and Other Laughs
  • Brent Charlton on Perfection is Safety Child’s Play
  • Anonymous on What’s Funny About Safety?
  • Rob Long on Zero Hour part 6 Knowing Yourself
  • Rob Long on Safety Cops and Safety’s Adoration of Power
  • Rob Long on Book Launch – “Zero, The Great Safety Delusion” – Free Download
  • Rob long on Don’t Be Dumb Like Me, the Typical Safety Keynote
  • Anonymous on Don’t Be Dumb Like Me, the Typical Safety Keynote
  • Joseph D Zinobile on Book Launch – “Zero, The Great Safety Delusion” – Free Download

RECOMMENDED READING

viral post – iso 45003 and what it cannot do

Introduction to SPOR – FREE!!

Psychosocial Safety and Mental Health Series

Have You Had a Drink of SafeTea?

If You Can’t Manage Fallibility, You’ll Never Tackle Psychosocial Health

Embodiment, Myth and Psychosocial Risk

7 Golden Rules that are NOT Golden

Why Zero Vision Can Never Tackle Mental Health

If Psychosocial Health Matters, Stop Hot Desking

Effective Strategies in Mental Health at Work

CLLR Newsletter July 2023

Playing With Mental Health in Safety is Dangerous

STOP ‘BREAKING’ PEOPLE! The notion of Psychological Safety

More Posts from this Category

NEW! Free Download

Please take our 2 minute zero survey

Footer

Top Posts & Pages. Sad that most are so dumb but this is what safety luves

  • CATCHY and FUNNY SAFETY SLOGANS FOR THE WORKPLACE
  • Free Safety Moments and Toolbox Talk Examples, Tips and Resources
  • BIGGEST COLLECTION of WORKPLACE HEALTH and SAFETY SLOGANS 2023
  • Have You Had a Drink of SafeTea?
  • The Blessings of Fallibility
  • Free Risk Assessment Template in Excel Format
  • How to Calculate TRIFR, LTIFR and Other Health and Safety Indicators
  • FREE RISK ASSESSMENT FORMS, CHECKISTS, REGISTERS, TEMPLATES and APPS
  • Icebreakers and Games that Safety Trainers Play
  • Road Safety Slogans 2023

Recent Posts

  • Have You Had a Drink of SafeTea?
  • The Blessings of Fallibility
  • Safety as Zero, The Perfect Event
  • Validating, Endorsing and Supporting Zero
  • The Global ‘Zero Event’, This is Safety
  • If You Can’t Manage Fallibility, You’ll Never Tackle Psychosocial Health
  • Embodiment, Myth and Psychosocial Risk
  • Embodied Enactivity in Safety
  • The Meaning of Myth in Risk
  • Myth Making and Why it Matters to Safety
  • Icebreakers and Games that Safety Trainers Play
  • The Power of Safety Myths
  • What Do You Mean By Performance?
  • Hopkins-Dekker on Reason and Other Laughs
  • Perfection is Safety Child’s Play
  • Podcast – Dr Rob Long With John Morlan and The Risk Matrix
  • What’s Funny About Safety?
  • Zero Hour part 6 Knowing Yourself
  • Free Videos, Podcasts and Books on Zero
  • Don’t Be Dumb Like Me, the Typical Safety Keynote
  • If You’re Happy in Safety, Clap Your Hands
  • Safety Cops and Safety’s Adoration of Power
  • Zero Hour Part 5 – Surfacing the Unconscious
  • Zero Hour Part 4 – Zero and the Unconscious
  • Auditing the 7 Golden Rules of Zero, A Miserable Fail
  • 7 Golden Rules that are NOT Golden
  • The Non-Golden Rules for Leadership in Zero
  • Seven ‘Golden’ Rules for Zero and Yet No Ethic
  • Why Zero Vision Can Never Tackle Mental Health
  • Is this Your Safety?
  • SPoR Workshops Canberra 18-21 September
  • The Dominance of Zero as the ‘Common Denominator’ of Safety
  • Zero Hour Episode 3
  • Goal Setting and Zero
  • Zero as a Worldview
  • If Psychosocial Health Matters, Stop Hot Desking
  • Book Launch – “Zero, The Great Safety Delusion” – Free Download
  • Breach of Faith and Psycho-Social Risk
  • Zero Harm is Never Zero Harm
  • Why Would You Want to be a Safety “Geek’ or Hero?
  • The Mental Illness of Identifying as Safety
  • Zero Hour – Zero as a place holder
  • Zero Hour – Zero as a Philosophy
  • CARING ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
  • Care is NOT a Factor and Yes, Your Model Matters
  • Care Ethics and the Ethics of Care, in Risk
  • FEAR AND CONTROL – Dialogue in a technological society
  • Of Course, Method Matters in Safety
  • Day 12 SPoR in Europe
  • Free Study Module Following-Leading in Risk August-September

VIRAL POST!!! HOW TO QUIT THE SAFETY INDUSTRY

FEATURED POSTS

The Dance of Death and Randomness

Leadership, Risk and the Zone of Reciprocal Relationship

Safety as a Knowledge Culture

It’s a Great Goal, it Just Doesn’t Work

Free Download – Real Risk – New Book by Dr Robert Long

Non-Conscious Safety

Just Tell Your Mind to Stop It

What Does Your Risk and Safety Icon Say?

Psychology and safety

More Realistic Swiss Cheese Symbol

Tackling Risk, A Field Guide to Risk and Learning

There is no Hierarchy of Controls

The Curse of Behaviourism

Zero Vision but Purchase Insurance

Just distract you!

You Have No Idea What Goes on in the ‘Real World of Safety’

Understanding How People Make Decisions and Judgments

Psycho-social workplace issues

Cultivating Resilience

Dr Long in Vienna 26-30 June, Last Chance for Registration

THE INFLUENCE OF VISUAL STIMULI ON THE UNCONSCIOUS

Clarity Enabled

The Great Heinrich Hoax

The Paradox of Positivism for Safety

Words Can Change Your Brain

Gestures in Risk Management – A Podcast

Anchoring Safety to Objects

How Workers Really Make Decisions

Who is the Enemy and What War is Safety Fighting?

Is Safety a Choice You Make?

Acceptable Risk as a Decision Making Process

Triarachic Thinking in SPoR

Safety Myopia

The Illusion Of Hazard Identification

Next Free Online Studies Introduction to Social Psychology of Risk

Confirmity in Conformity

Shopping for Safety

The Sound of Safety

A Better Language for Risk and Safety

We Are Such Experts….

More Posts from this Category

VIRAL POST – The Risk Matrix Myth

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address and join other discerning risk and safety people who receive notifications of new posts by email

Join 7,509 other subscribers.

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY?

What is Psychological Safety at Work?


WHAT IS PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY