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Why Do We Ignore Warning Signs-Sometimes With Tragic Results?

July 19, 2025 by Admin Leave a Comment

Why Do We Ignore Safety and Warning Signs - Sometimes With Tragic Results? We have all seen and had a chuckle at “Caution This Sign Has Sharp Edges” with the very fine print: “also, the bridge is out ahead”. We have devoted a whole page to stupid and pointless signs, the semiotics of which imply … [Read more...] about Why Do We Ignore Warning Signs-Sometimes With Tragic Results?

Filed Under: Risk Homeostasis, Safety Signs, Semiotics Tagged With: flood safety, risk homeostasis, Safety Signs, traffic hazards

Social Psychology of Risk Challenge

March 3, 2022 by Admin 1 Comment

Social Psychology of Risk Challenge The last few days have seen unprecedented rain and flooding on Australia’s East Coast. Several people have lost their lives and many from attempting to drive through flood waters. The slogan “If Its Flooded, Forget It” rolls off the tongue news presenters and … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk Challenge

Filed Under: Road Safety, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: compliance, facebook, flood safety, punishment, social psychology of risk, warning signs

Potential Incident Identification

February 26, 2014 by Karl Cameron 1 Comment

Guest post from Karl Cameron who says: “While I was in the process of tackling my latest further education project - Diploma Food Safety. I encountered some relevant concepts and I would like to submit the following for sharing with other Safety Professionals” Potential Incident Identification As … [Read more...] about Potential Incident Identification

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: diagnostician, flood safety, hazard identification, incident identification

More Funny Safety Slogans

June 2, 2013 by Barry Spud 3 Comments

Funny Safety Slogans While on a ladder, never step back to admire your work Ladder safety has it's ups and downs. (also works with elevator and escalator safety) Safety is great unless you're late. Safety's fine if you got the time. A hardhat on your head keeps you from being dead If … [Read more...] about More Funny Safety Slogans

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: administrative requirement, crimson flood, false teeth, first mistake, flood safety, full time job, golf swing, hardhat, ladder safety, lunch box, missing fingers, safe at work, safety glasses, safety safety, safety shoes, Safety Slogans and Quotes, time practice, unsafe acts, ups and downs

Flood Safety Fact Sheets

January 14, 2012 by Admin 4 Comments

Download the latest flood fact sheet from Brisbane Council which contains vital information for residents returning to their homes. As the task of cleaning up following the flood begins in coming days, Council advises residents returning to their homes to follow these safety tips:  [download … [Read more...] about Flood Safety Fact Sheets

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: brisbane, Disaster Recovery, fact sheet from, flood fact sheet, flood safety, safety fact sheet, safety tips, vital information

Flood Cleanup Safety Tips For Homeowners

January 14, 2012 by Admin 4 Comments

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST FACT SHEET FROM BRISBANE COUNCIL: [download id="80"] Flooding can cause problems of water damage, water removal and flood cleanup for homeowners. Read more here: Flood Cleanup Safety Tips For Homeowners. Related posts: Flood Clean Up Health and Safety Tips Flood … [Read more...] about Flood Cleanup Safety Tips For Homeowners

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: Disaster Recovery, flood safety

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