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November 19, 2017November 19, 2017

The Iconography of Safety

The Iconography of Safety Icons are powerful modes of communication and predate text and print. Danesi in The Semiotics of Emoji demonstrates that we are seeing a re-emergence of the power of icons in everyday communications. Indeed - SMS, emoticons,… Read the rest

October 22, 2016December 15, 2016

A Little Challenge For Experienced Safety Professionals Only

A Little Challenge For Experienced Safety Professionals Only Calling on all experienced Safety Professionals with a sharp mind and a discerning eye…..We all know how important it is to wear as much PPE as possible when working on a construction… Read the rest

September 17, 2016September 17, 2016

Fall Harness–The Latest Dumb Safety Photo To Go Viral

Truck Fall Harness–The Latest Dumb Safety Photo To Go Viral This the latest “safety fail” photo currently going viral on social media. A guy unloading a table-top truck, decked out head-to-toe in all the PPE imaginable including a fall arrest… Read the rest

May 6, 2015May 6, 2015

Zero Harm Means Zero Growth

Zero Harm Means Zero Growth News out today that an underground mine employee had his case for unfair dismissal denied by the Fair Work Commission. He refused to shave his goatee beard so that he could effectively wear a half… Read the rest

April 6, 2015April 9, 2015

You Spell the Devil L-T-I and God P-P-E

This story by Dr Long would seem totally ludicrous if it weren’t true! We hear these stories every day yet those with the most to gain and the ability to change it are the only ones in fear and denial.… Read the rest