The ‘Roots’ of Behaviour It’s always fascinating watching the risk industry battle with behaviourism, because it doesn’t work (https://safetyrisk.net/the-curse-of-behaviourism/ ). It doesn’t matter that behaviourism doesn’t work, Safety believes it does. So, the constant quest is to go deeper, even … [Read more...] about The ‘Roots’ of Behaviour
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Safety and the god-image
The notion of the perfect human sits at the foundation of the zero delusion. We see this evidenced in all aspects of the global safety discourse on zero vision (http://visionzero.global/ ). The denial of human fallibility is the foundation of this delusion … [Read more...] about Safety and the god-image
Independent Thinking in an Uncertain World, A Mind of One’s Own
This is the title of a book recently released on Earthscan Press (2019) coming out of ANU lead by Valerie Brown and John Harris. One of our SPoR associates Craig Ashhurst has a chapter in the book on ‘Transcoherence, labels and wicked problems’. Craig has just completed his PhD at ANU in the … [Read more...] about Independent Thinking in an Uncertain World, A Mind of One’s Own
Emotions are not the Adversary
There are many issues in which Safety takes no interest. Just look at safety conferences, journals and publications in risk and safety and you will find precious little about: ethics, politics, holistic ergonomics, consciousness, personhood, professionalization and critical thinking to name … [Read more...] about Emotions are not the Adversary
The NSCA Foundation
I had a good chat today with Jamie Burrage, CEO of NSCA Foundation. Readers of this blog may have gathered that we aren’t big fans of very many Safety Organisations. However, I was impressed by the vision Jamie has for the NSCA Foundation and I encourage you to check out their website and learn a … [Read more...] about The NSCA Foundation
Bedwetters Anonymous
Bedwetters Anonymous All professions are conspiracies against the laity George Bernard Shaw 1 The recent resources boom across Australasia involved construction of major gas projects throughout Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea. This created an unprecedented … [Read more...] about Bedwetters Anonymous
Australian Standard AS3745-2010
Australian Standard AS3745-2010 The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an article titled: "Fire wardens be alarmed - you could get burnt" Read it here The article discussed the new beefed up Australian Standard on emergency procedures AS3745 and advises that employers seek legal advice in … [Read more...] about Australian Standard AS3745-2010