Is there such a thing as safety fundamentalism? The concept of fundamentalism was originally coined in reference to a rigid theological movement in the USA in 1905 upholding the literal interpretation of the Bible. More generally, fundamentalism refers to rigid ‘faith like’ exclusivity in thinking … [Read more...] about Safety Fundamentalism
Safety Culture
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 Communications are Not Always Safe
Safety Communications – Not Always Safe Lean management and technological innovations have changed the way the workforce communicates. Employers that keep their employee safety risks at acceptable levels also need to evaluate communications, training and administrative techniques to ensure they are … [Read more...] about Safety Communications are Not Always Safe
Deming on Safety
I had the pleasure of meeting this guy just before he died - LEGEND! Deming on Safety: Adopt the New Philosophy I've long been a big fan of Deming’s Philosophies and Phil La Duke has provided here an excellent article of how to apply to them to safety in the workplace. See the full article here: … [Read more...] about Deming on Safety
Safety Culture–Does Anyone Really Want to Get Hurt
Safety Culture–Does Anyone Really Want to Get Hurt This new website SAFETY CULTURE PLUS, has been put together by safety culture and Job Safety Analysis Guru and Author, James Roughton. As part of his ongoing efforts to promote a safety culture, his blog contains posts from his personal … [Read more...] about Safety Culture–Does Anyone Really Want to Get Hurt
Safety Interventions
Safety Interventions "The pro-active supervisor observes for signs of substandard behaviour, and corrects it before it has a chance to cause an incident by performing an intervention. Sometimes you just need to nudge them back on track." ~John Wettstein Safety Selections (Motivational Quotes … [Read more...] about Safety Interventions
Risk Perception
WHAT MAKES SOME RISKS MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN OTHERS? The following factors influence perceived risk: Voluntary risks are accepted more readily than imposed risks Risks under individual control are accepted more readily than those under government control. Risks that seem fair are more … [Read more...] about Risk Perception
Computer Based Training (CBT) is NOT Bad for Your Safety Culture
Computer Based Training (CBT) is NOT Bad for Your Safety Culture June 8, 2013 By Michael D. Lawrence, Summit Safety Technologies. mike@SafetyProgramNow.com Some authors and safety professionals would have you believe that using CBT for safety training will damage your organization’s safety … [Read more...] about Computer Based Training (CBT) is NOT Bad for Your Safety Culture
How to Sell Safety
How to Sell Safety The GFC became a great excuse for many as to why things didn’t go to plan or why vital funds for essential capital works and safety initiatives should be cut. Unfortunately many businesses did fail and many people lost their livelihoods. But, many more survived and some of them … [Read more...] about How to Sell Safety
Iron fist in velvet glove
Iron fist in velvet glove Latest article by Safety Differently Extract: Many companies and consultants selling Occupational Health and Safety systems and culture believe in what they call “the iron fist in the velvet glove” approach to safety. The “iron fist” is based on the premise of four … [Read more...] about Iron fist in velvet glove