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
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“Risk Makes Sense” Book Review
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
Top 20 Safety Books
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
Top Safety Books for Christmas 2019
(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
Tackling Risk, A Field Guide to Risk and Learning
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
Book Review – For the Love of Zero
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
Suggested Safety Reading for 2018
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
Social Sensemaking–New Book Release
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
The Emperor Has No Hard Hat
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
Getting The Drift, Dekker on Safety
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