One of my favourites from the archives: The Fallible Factor and What to Do About It Being fallible doesn’t mean one is inevitably stupid, lazy, greedy or weak, there are as many advantages to being human and fallible as there are limitations. No one should want humans to be robotic - this would … [Read more...] about The Fallible Factor and What to Do About It
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The Dangers of Being an Expert
I have always loved the saying that an Expert is just a “has been drip under pressure” (Ex Spurt). However, this insightful new article by Rob Sams takes it wonderfully more deeper than that. Enjoy: The Dangers of Being an Expert It can feel good to win and argument or be perceived as the most … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Being an Expert
Communicating and Consulting About Risk
Communicating and Consulting About Risk In this next video from Gab and Rob's 'Conversation on the Couch' series, the guys talk through a little known book that accompanies the Risk Management Standard. It's called Communicating and Consulting About Risk, HB327. You can get a copy here The … [Read more...] about Communicating and Consulting About Risk
Sesame Street Safety
Sesame Street Safety Sesame Street was first broadcast in 1969, a TV show aimed to help preschool children prepare for schooling, particularly in literacy and numeracy. As I presented to safety advisors this week at a conference I was stunned that no one in the room (all highly experienced safety … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Safety
Its all About Behaviours
Its all About Behaviours I'd like a dollar for every time I get asked if do programs on 'behaviours'. Oh, doesn't safety love behaviours. I often get asked this question by people who want to control the behaviour of others. It is amazing how attractive behaviourism is to the safety industry. … [Read more...] about Its all About Behaviours