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 … [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/ ). … [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 … [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, … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Australian Standard AS3745-2010
