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Perfectionism in Safety and the Denial of Humanity

April 21, 2024 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

Perfectionism in Safety and the Denial of Humanity Article by Dr Rob Long 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 construction industry like a … [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

“Risk Makes Sense” Book Review

June 29, 2023 by George Robotham 1 Comment

Review of the Robert Long book Risk Makes Sense by George Robotham See more details about the book HERE In my view this book is a substantial addition to the body of knowledge about Risk and OHS. Written from a psychological perspective it puts into print many of the things I have figured out for … [Read more...] about “Risk Makes Sense” Book Review

Filed Under: George Robotham, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Robert Long, Safety Books Tagged With: risk makes sense, safety books, safety culture

Top 20 Safety Books

February 25, 2023 by Dr Rob Long 17 Comments

This list was put together by Dr Rob Long – he is far too humble to recommend his own books. My advice is that before you read any of the books below, get a hold of Rob’s books. They are easy to read and practically translate most of the concepts from the authors and books below. “Risk Makes Sense” … [Read more...] about Top 20 Safety Books

Filed Under: Humble Inquiry, Robert Long, Safety Books Tagged With: safety books, Safety Culture

Top Safety Books for Christmas 2019

May 25, 2022 by Dr Rob Long 8 Comments

(editors note: Try “Real Risk” and “Fallibility and Risk” by Dr Rob Long – they are free to download here:  https://safetyrisk.net/free-safety-ebooks/ ) It’s that time of year again when we start thinking of Christmas, holidays and relaxing on a beach with a cool drink and a book to read. Here … [Read more...] about Top Safety Books for Christmas 2019

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Books Tagged With: safety books, xmas safety

Tackling Risk, A Field Guide to Risk and Learning

December 12, 2021 by Admin Leave a Comment

Tackling Risk, A Field Guide to Risk and Learning Now a FREE DOWNLOAD HERE:  Following on from the very successful publication of the Risky Conversations video series and book, Dr Long and Roy Fitzgerald are proud to announce the publication of book six in the series on risk: Tackling Risk, A … [Read more...] about Tackling Risk, A Field Guide to Risk and Learning

Filed Under: Risk Aversion, Robert Long, Safety Books, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: safety books, tackling risk

Book Review – For the Love of Zero

September 7, 2018 by Admin 4 Comments

Book Review: For the Love of Zero - Human Fallibility and Risk DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK FREE HERE: https://safetyrisk.net/for-the-love-of-zero-now-free-to-download/  Author: Dr Robert Long  ISBN: 978-0-646-58765-3 by Martin Ralph In May of this year I was fortunate enough to chair, and present a … [Read more...] about Book Review – For the Love of Zero

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Books, Zero Harm Tagged With: love of zero, safety books, Zero Harm

Suggested Safety Reading for 2018

January 2, 2018 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

Suggested Safety Reading for 2018 The best way to broaden your body of knowledge in safety is to read beyond the safety/risk genre even moreso from beyond the STEM-only approach to knowledge common to the SIA BoK and other Bodies of Knowledge like the SRMBoK. These days if a text has the words … [Read more...] about Suggested Safety Reading for 2018

Filed Under: Learning, Robert Long, Safety Books, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: learning, reading, safety books

Social Sensemaking–New Book Release

August 4, 2016 by Admin 4 Comments

Anyone struggling to make sense of the social psychology of risk and safety, the flavour of most of our articles these days, will love this new book by Rob Sams Social Sensemaking - A Reflective Journal; how we make sense of risk We are pleased to announce that Social Sensemaking© is now … [Read more...] about Social Sensemaking–New Book Release

Filed Under: Safety Books, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: safety books, socail sensemaking

The Emperor Has No Hard Hat

February 3, 2016 by Alan Quilley Leave a Comment

The Emperor Has No Hard Hat – Still As Valid Today by Alan Quilley, first published here: safetyresultsblog 10 Year Anniversary Sale! He’s not only 10 years older…he’s ten years wiser! It’s been 10 years since my first book “The Emperor Has No Hard Hat – Achieving REAL Workplace Safety Results” … [Read more...] about The Emperor Has No Hard Hat

Filed Under: Alan Quilley, Safety Books Tagged With: safety books

Getting The Drift, Dekker on Safety

August 2, 2015 by Dr Rob Long 4 Comments

Getting The Drift, Dekker on Safety I read many risk and safety books and most don’t go on the shelf but in the bin. Most regurgitate tired old safety myths, spin about behaviourism or target vigilance or zero for ineffective strategies in safety. Many of the books brand their central thesis in the … [Read more...] about Getting The Drift, Dekker on Safety

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Books, Safety Differently, Wicked Problems Tagged With: drift into failure, safety books, Sidney Dekker

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