Positive Performance Indicators - The better way of measuring safety performance? By the late great George Robotham Quotable Quote "A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only be understood by knowing and feeling the pain, … [Read more...] about Positive Performance Indicators
personal damage
permanently life altering personal damage occurrences
The permanently life altering personal damage occurrences (Accidents) I have been associated with by the Late George Robotham Introduction During my 38 years involvement in OHS I have been associated with 13 fatalities, a case of paraplegia, a serious burns case and a major stress incident. The … [Read more...] about permanently life altering personal damage occurrences
Accident Investigation
Accident investigation summary By the late George Robotham The term accident is an emotionally laden term that implies blame. I prefer to use the term personal damage occurrence. Summary of the personal damage occurrence investigation process Provide first-aid and medical care to injured … [Read more...] about Accident Investigation
Accident Investigation Models
Personal damage occurrence (Accident) Investigation Models Guest Post by George Robotham Introduction Personal damage occurrences (“Accidents”) may be a source of learning and improvement for the safety management system if they are well investigated and appropriate corrective action implemented. … [Read more...] about Accident Investigation Models
Analysis of “Accident” experience
Analysis of “Accident” experience Many organisations analyse their “Accident” experience in the hope of gaining insight into how to prevent their problems. Most organisations will not have sufficient serious “Accident” experience to make statistically significant determinations. 1. … [Read more...] about Analysis of “Accident” experience
