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The Best Options in Safety Are Not Always Efficient

June 27, 2023 by Dr Rob Long 2 Comments

The Best Options in Safety Are Not Always Efficient One of the great French Philosophers was Jacques Ellul (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Ellul ; https://ellul.org/) a person well before his time. Ellul developed the idea that the quest for efficient outcome leaves damaging by-products and … [Read more...] about The Best Options in Safety Are Not Always Efficient

Filed Under: Ethics, Robert Long Tagged With: archetype, Archetypes, efficiency, propaganda, safety archetype

Efficiency, Control and Their Affect on Others

November 8, 2015 by Rob Sams 7 Comments

Efficiency, Control and Their Affect on Others For some people, being organised, efficient and in control over others can be like an addiction. It can seem like they just can’t get enough of control efficiency. This is typical in risk and safety and is often enacted in the name of ‘your safety is … [Read more...] about Efficiency, Control and Their Affect on Others

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Rob Sams, Safety Professional Tagged With: control, efficiency, risk assessement, safe work procedures

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