Another article by the late George Robotham. You can find more of his work at here: SAFETY RELECTIONS How to have an effective safety committee Introduction Safety committees are much maligned and … [Read more...] about How to have an effective safety committee
Consultation
Get out of their way
Get Out Of Their Way This little story from my past was inspired by a recent post on the Safety Differently blog: From the Road Less Travelled – worth a read. I will never forget one of the most … [Read more...] about Get out of their way
Safety in Design for Who by Who?
Safety in Design for Who by Who? By Dr Robert Long Interest in safety in design has been expanding recently and like most other divisions of safety there is little presence in the literature of this … [Read more...] about Safety in Design for Who by Who?
Safety Consultation
Get on your consultation soap box! Posted by The Safety Nerd So currently we have Committees, Reps, other agreed arrangements such as focus groups, working groups, steering committees, toolbox … [Read more...] about Safety Consultation
Improving Safety Through Interpersonal Skills
George’s Safety Reflections - by the late George Robotham Improving Safety Using Interpersonal skills When interviewing OHS professionals many interviewers focus on their technical skills. Frankly … [Read more...] about Improving Safety Through Interpersonal Skills
That’s The Way We’ve Always Done It – The Calf Path
I'm a firm believer in finding creative (often cheaper and more effective) ways to solve ongoing problems. I love to quote this poem about creative thinking whenever I get: "that's the way we've … [Read more...] about That’s The Way We’ve Always Done It – The Calf Path
Effective Listening for Safety Professionals
Effective Listening for Safety Professionals By the late George Robotham Effective listening for Safety Professionals The OHS professional attends many meetings, facilitates a lot of … [Read more...] about Effective Listening for Safety Professionals
Safety Tool Box Meeting
Safety Tool box meetings Regular, short, sharp, tool-box meetings or toolbox talks can be an excellent means of getting the safety message to employees and resolving safety problems. The following … [Read more...] about Safety Tool Box Meeting
Tips on How to Develop a Safety Checklist
Tips on How to Develop a Safety Checklist Safety checklists vary in size, format and purpose. They can be used on a daily or weekly basis to identify hazards, ensure hazard controls are in place or … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Develop a Safety Checklist
Keys to Safety Communication
Keys to communication – its more than language barriers Lean management and technological innovations have changed the way the workforce communicates. Employers that keep their employee safety risks … [Read more...] about Keys to Safety Communication
