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Zero Discourse and Perfectionism

March 25, 2023 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

Zero Discourse and Perfectionism Talking perfection to fallible people is not just silly, it is also dangerous (http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180219-toxic-perfectionism-is-on-the-rise). How strange that an industry so fixated on saving lives would unknowingly want to harm people! Yet, this is … [Read more...] about Zero Discourse and Perfectionism

Filed Under: Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk, Zero Harm Tagged With: perfectionism, Zero Harm

In Praise of In-Between Thinking in Risk and Safety

December 1, 2022 by Dr Rob Long 3 Comments

In Praise of In-Between Thinking in Risk and Safety As much as Kahneman’s book Thinking Fast and Slow is helpful, it also sustains the idea that the human mind operates in a binary paradigm. As much as Ariely’s book Logically Irrational helps people understand the nature of human decision making, … [Read more...] about In Praise of In-Between Thinking in Risk and Safety

Filed Under: critical thinking, Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk, Wicked Problems Tagged With: binary paradigm, binary speaker, cognitive dissonance, perfectionism

Risk Safety and the Armstrong Factor

July 6, 2022 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

Risk, Safety and the Armstrong Factor by Dr Robert Long - see all of his recent articles HERE We witnessed this week the ‘fall from grace’ of Lance Armstrong.  We have recently witnessed the ‘fall from grace’ of Tiger Woods, Shane Warne and numerous politicians.  What is it about the … [Read more...] about Risk Safety and the Armstrong Factor

Filed Under: Robert Long, Zero Harm Tagged With: cognitive dissonance, lance armstrong, perfectionism, safety culture

Bulletproof and Perfect in Safety

June 6, 2016 by Dr Rob Long 4 Comments

Bulletproof and Perfect in Safety One of the messages of Christmas in the Western world is that of vulnerability. The story of Christmas and the many things that contradict the narratives of kingship, power, dominion and certainty make the story of a human baby in a feedbox at the back of a pub so … [Read more...] about Bulletproof and Perfect in Safety

Filed Under: Robert Long, Zero Harm Tagged With: bulletproof, infallibility, perfectionism, Safety, vulnerability

What Can Safety Learn from Barbie

January 29, 2016 by Dr Rob Long 9 Comments

What Can Safety Learn from Barbie We learn today that after many years Barbie is getting a ‘make over’. The iconic doll of the ‘perfect’ female form is about to become ordinary, diverse and not perfect. This is the end of a 56 year tradition that has had more harmful by-products than any other … [Read more...] about What Can Safety Learn from Barbie

Filed Under: Robert Long, Semiotics, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: Barbie, perfectionism, semiotics

I’m Still Not That Into Safety

August 9, 2015 by Rob Sams 22 Comments

A sequel to: I’m just not that into safety anymore Our most popular article this year! Why do you think that is? Rob's courage and honesty has certainly touched some nerves! I’m just not that into safety anymore I have spoken with a number of Managers over the past few months who have argued with … [Read more...] about I’m Still Not That Into Safety

Filed Under: Rob Sams Tagged With: paradox, perfectionism, Safety

The Zero Hero is Here to Save The Day!

August 26, 2014 by Gabrielle Carlton 65 Comments

Dr Rob Long’s recent article Forecasting Safety resulted in some great debate both here and on other forums. In this article Gabrielle discusses the language of zero and how it may have the exact opposite affect to what was maybe well intended. The people who take the time to read and have the … [Read more...] about The Zero Hero is Here to Save The Day!

Filed Under: Gabrielle Carlton, Zero Harm Tagged With: hero, language, perfectionism, Zero Harm, zero injury

Perfectionism in Safety and the Denial of Humanity

April 12, 2014 by Dr Rob Long 8 Comments

Perfectionism in Safety and the Denial of Humanity Article by Dr Rob Long from www.humandymensions.com in response to Safety Under Construction What a bizarre claim that someone can guarantee no accidents, no mistakes, no harm and that ‘100% zero harm is the irrefutable future coming towards the … [Read more...] about Perfectionism in Safety and the Denial of Humanity

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Human Error, Robert Long, Safety Books, Simplistic Safety, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: denial, fear, humanity, motivation, perfectionism, Safety, safety books

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