Humanising Safety and Embracing Real Risk
Safety people often lament: “why do they take short cuts?”, “why do they ignore signs?”, “why cant they follow procedures?”, “why do they disable safety features?” – Simple answer: Because they are human!
A more complex answer may be found in … Learn more >>>>>
In the course of doing my studies at the Centre for Leadership and Learning in Risk (CLLR), I often drive over to Canberra to attend. It gives me time to chill out, even though it is an extremely long drive of 12-16 hours depending on the conditions. I love … Learn more >>>>>
Homeostasis doesn’t just apply to risk (http://riskhomeostasis.org/; https://safetyrisk.net/risk-homeostasis-theorywhy-safety-initiatives-go-wrong/ ), it is a dynamic of human being. Homeostasis is really about a fundamental drive in the human psyche to regulate. Homeostasis is about how the human unconscious regulates everything from perception, experience and suffering to resilience, empathy and … Learn more >>>>>
I often get sent presentations and training formats from safety people seeking my expertise on improvement, learning design and critique of safety presentations.
One thing safety people are not educated in is teaching, curriculum and learning. Amazing how the industry throws safety people in front of the … Learn more >>>>>
Some may be aware that the National Boxing Championships are being conducted in Adelaide in April 2017. This is the first championship where protective headgear has been banned. This is in line with a global ban on protective headgear because it doesn’t protect heads (… Learn more >>>>>
