Safety Myths by the late George Robotham One important factor that influences how OHS is managed is the attitudes and pre-conceptions of those leading the charge. This paper explores beliefs, philosophies, concepts and attitudes and suggests some common ideas may be incorrect or unhelpful, … [Read more...] about Safety Myths
Safety Humour
Safety Posters–Working at Height
Safety Posters–Working at Height Each day we will be publishing one of the new safety posters from The Safety Toolshed. This is No1 of 50 and 75 more are on the way. They are sure to appeal to a wide audience who are over the traditional, boring styles. … [Read more...] about Safety Posters–Working at Height
A light-hearted look at the characteristics of a good OHS Professional
A light-hearted look at the characteristics of a good OHS Professional George’s Safety Reflections – by the late George Robotham (WARNING – Some may be offended – if you are, sorry!) He is like Herpes - He will not go away He is a glutton for punishment He is structure oriented and … [Read more...] about A light-hearted look at the characteristics of a good OHS Professional
The Good Bad and Ugly of Georges 38 Year OHS Career
The Good, Bad & Ugly of George’s 38 Year OHS Career By the late George Robotham You are likely to learn more from reading this excellent reflection than you will ever learn at Safety University. Enjoy: I normally aim to produce succinct documentation and I have broken my own rule with this 40 … [Read more...] about The Good Bad and Ugly of Georges 38 Year OHS Career
The Difference Between Men and Women
The Difference Between Men and Women Nothing to do with health and safety – I just like it! Although it may explain why men tend to take more risks and have more accidents???? Courtesy of http://www.wanttoknow.info/manwomandifferences YOU WILL ALSO LOVE THESE: SAFETY DATA SHEET - MALE SAFETY … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Men and Women
And You Think You Hate Your Job
Spare a thought for the people behind the scenes and their safety concerns. These are from www.jobsintown.de which is a German Job site, these photos were used in their ad campaigns – See more if their amazing and hilarious photos HERE … [Read more...] about And You Think You Hate Your Job
The Use of Humour in Safety
The use of Humour in Safety Humour can be used effectively in formal and informal presentations and in general interaction in business and non-business life. Avoid humour that focuses on religion, politics, race, class, sex, age, physical appearance. To use any of these will run the … [Read more...] about The Use of Humour in Safety
A Humorous Look at How NOT To Do Safety
A Humorous Look at How NOT To Do Safety A very funny series by Murray Hurry from Safety Pro in NZ – Unfortunately just a little bit close to how it’s actually done Part 1: What not to do with Manuals Gudday mate, Murray Hurry here, your Corporate Safety Officer. You remember me, the guy with … [Read more...] about A Humorous Look at How NOT To Do Safety
How Safety Incentives Can Prove Fatal
How Safety Incentives Can Prove Fatal This comedy skit would be quite funny if it weren’t so poignant! Anyone ever been to a site close to a major milestone and felt the tension? Anyone heard of injuries being covered up to protect an impressive record? Yep and Yep! WARNING – the ending is … [Read more...] about How Safety Incentives Can Prove Fatal
Driving Unsafe Behaviours Underground
Driving Unsafe Behaviours Underground By now everyone would have heard about the 15 underground mining workers in WA sacked by Barminco (the mining contractor working for mine owners Gold Fields) for their 30 second video of the “Harlem Shake”. In their letter of dismissal Barminco … [Read more...] about Driving Unsafe Behaviours Underground