How Do We Know? We cannot know about things we do not have a belief in. It makes no sense to say, “I know the earth is spherical, but I don’t believe it”. Yet it is important to note that believing something does not guarantee that the belief is right. (Dew and Foreman 2014) This quote from How … [Read more...] about How Do We Know?
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Cautions in eLearning Safety
How can I know what I think or feel until I see what I say and do? – Prof. Karl E. Weick. I recently supported a friend in attaining their Building and Construction White Card on the Internet. I found the experience quite troubling. As an educator with more than 35 years experience, there were … [Read more...] about Cautions in eLearning Safety
Face-to-Face Safety
Face-to-Face Safety As companies seek to cut costs they often go to the ubiquitous online induction and commit to device recording options but what are the by-products and trade-offs in such an approach? We know that online inductions and online training may save money but expose organizations … [Read more...] about Face-to-Face Safety
A Masters Degree in ‘Tick and Flick’
A Masters Degree in ‘Tick and Flick’ I was brought into an organization recently that has an induction process that defies all logic and research into learning and education. I find it astounding that people with no qualifications or experience in education and learning try to design inductions. … [Read more...] about A Masters Degree in ‘Tick and Flick’
Learning Styles Matter
There are so many factors that determine effective learning. The idea that safety is simply ‘tell the rule, repeat the rule, punish offenders’ is nonsense. The behaviourist approach to knowledge and comprehension only works if you are training robots. Amongst the many skills and knowledge teachers … [Read more...] about Learning Styles Matter
Learning Design in Tackling Risk and Safety – Inductions
Learning Design in Tackling Risk and Safety - Inductions I have decided to release another video from the series Risky Conversations that was launched recently in Perth (https://safetyrisk.net/risky-conversations-book-launch-in-perth/) and released with the transcripts book in July 2016 … [Read more...] about Learning Design in Tackling Risk and Safety – Inductions
Skills in Presentations, Toolbox and Inductions
Skills in Presentations, Toolbox and Inductions - Free Downloads!! (available here: https://spor.com.au/downloads/tools/ ) I was recently requested to help an organization with their onsite induction, toolbox and presentations. So, the first thing I requested back was what they were currently … [Read more...] about Skills in Presentations, Toolbox and Inductions
10 Steps to an Effective Safety Induction
10 Steps to an Effective Safety Induction In response to this recent article by Workcover NSW I suggest the following. The consideration for all inductions is to make them effective, simplicity doesn’t guarantee effectiveness. Neither is simplicity the place to start. The place to start … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to an Effective Safety Induction
Inductions – A Missed Leadership Opportunity
Inductions – A Missed Leadership Opportunity Guest Post by Paul Nieuwoudt - First published here: www.leadership-observer.com The first introduction people often have to our companies is when they attend the workplace induction, and for that reason inductions hold great potential in ensuring a … [Read more...] about Inductions – A Missed Leadership Opportunity
What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree?
Currently enjoying Rob Sams new book: Social Sensemaking. One of the chapters is based on this article from last year - lots for Safety to learn here: What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree? This week I have been holidaying in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is a warm … [Read more...] about What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree?