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We are thinking about it the wrong way!

July 4, 2022 by Admin 2 Comments

Traditional thinking about Safety & Risk Management just isn’t working As any regular reader of this site would know, I am an ardent fan of the work and teachings of Dr Robert Long. His book, Risk Makes Sense (download here FREE), was a god send to me as it helped “arationalise” (NOT … [Read more...] about We are thinking about it the wrong way!

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Where to Find Money for Workplace Health and Safety

June 23, 2013 by Admin 1 Comment

Where to Find Money for Workplace Health and Safety The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland's state manager - workplace health and safety, Jo Kitney, says WHS practitioners who "do their homework and speak the language of business" are more likely to attract funding and resource for … [Read more...] about Where to Find Money for Workplace Health and Safety

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Managing Safety in the Workplace: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

March 2, 2013 by Admin 3 Comments

Managing Safety in the Workplace: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility Traditionally, workplace safety has been the sole jurisdiction of safety and health professionals. However, due to the critical nature of the safety function and its impact on organization costs, it is better viewed as the joint … [Read more...] about Managing Safety in the Workplace: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

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