I recently read a claim by a Safety Consultant that they could eliminate injuries and improve safety culture by stopping humans from making errors - WT? Reminds me of the saying “The floggings will continue until morale improves”. Ask any elite athlete what happens when they ignore their “muscle … [Read more...] about Be Alert, Safety Needs More Lerts
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Post Graduate Studies in the Social Psychology of Risk
I have never seen such positive feedback on social media and forums as what I have for the recent course run by Dr Rob Long – read the testimonials at the end! Post Graduate Studies in the Social Psychology of Risk The first Post Graduate Program in the Social Psychology of Risk commenced on 17 … [Read more...] about Post Graduate Studies in the Social Psychology of Risk
Real Winners
Real Winners Dr Rob Long has announced the winners of our “Tell a Discerning Safety Story Competition”. There were lots of great entries and it is refreshing to know that there are lots of people out there who have a good appreciation of Real Risks. All winners receive a copy of Rob’s New Book: … [Read more...] about Real Winners
Human Dymensions Newsletter–Feb15
Human Dymensions Newsletter–Feb15 – One of the few positive Safety and Risk Newsletters Have You Registered? Only Six Weeks To Go. The inaugural Psychology of Risk Conference is only 6 weeks away and time is running out to register. You can register here. and, download a conference flyer … [Read more...] about Human Dymensions Newsletter–Feb15
Second Student Group Social Psychology of Risk
Second Student Group Social Psychology of Risk It has been a hectic few weeks in the Psychology of Risk Post Graduate Program. The first group has now completed Unit Two, The Social Psychology of Leadership in Risk and Group Two has completed the Introduction to the Social Psychology of … [Read more...] about Second Student Group Social Psychology of Risk
Following Leading in Risk – Free Download
Following Leading in Risk – Free Download Download Sect. 1 of “Following-Leading in Risk" [download id="40349"] To order your copy CLICK HERE BACK COVER: Understanding what happens in the space between those who lead and those who follow is the new frontier in the leadership debate. In this … [Read more...] about Following Leading in Risk – Free Download
Supernatural Safety
Supernatural Safety Talking about the supernatural is not in vogue these days. The membership of the church is in rapid decline, there’s no longer ‘scripture’ in schools and the history of unethical behaviour by the clergy has put religion ‘on the nose’. So there’s not much talk of miracles, … [Read more...] about Supernatural Safety
Safety Give Aways
Safety Give Aways I just published a page with a list of some of the most popular safety and risk articles on this blog, chosen based on the number of views, number of comments and number of social shares and likes. (SEE THE LIST HERE) I have some copies of Dr Rob Long's very popular books to give … [Read more...] about Safety Give Aways
The Zero Harm Ethos
The Zero Harm Ethos Guest post by Peter Ribbe I have long been involved with safety; as such my aim is the prevention of workers harming themselves, with emphasis on the word aim. Unfortunately it does not always work out, having an aim or goal, is a healthy aspiration in any job. I have for … [Read more...] about The Zero Harm Ethos
Playgrounds To Become Riskier and Fun Again
Playgrounds To Become Riskier and Fun Again The risk aversion tide may be turning! Fun stopping and soul destroying signs like this may finally be a thing of the past as Australian Regulators decide to follow the new European Standards for Playground Safety. (see news release below) As Dr Rob … [Read more...] about Playgrounds To Become Riskier and Fun Again