OHS Challenges in AustraliaThis is one of the best safety papers I have read for a long, long time and TOTALLY RELEVANT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. Its Author, George Robotham admits to having a healthy dis-respect for many common approaches to OHS Management and OHS Training – and he backs up … [Read more...] about OHS Challenges in Australia
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Safety Culture and How to Improve It
Safety Culture and How to Improve It By the late George Robotham Introduction I have been asked how to improve safety culture a number of times in recent years. This paper is the result of research into how to best respond to this question. I have turned to the Organisational Behaviour … [Read more...] about Safety Culture and How to Improve It
Are you a Mindful Leader
Are you a Mindful Leader Constantly knowing what is going on around you is the only way to control it The ‘Mindful Leader’ understands the working interface and what is needed to keep it safe. Another great article from super practical safety expert Ruth Jenkins from SINA – Safety is No Accident. … [Read more...] about Are you a Mindful Leader
Safety Leadership Learning
Safety Leadership Learning By George Robotham from www.ohschange.com.au Background A few years ago I attended a presentation on leadership by General Norman Schwarzkopf. This got me really fired up about leadership and led me to research the topic thoroughly. I am convinced leadership is the … [Read more...] about Safety Leadership Learning
TIPS FOR SAFETY LEADERS FROM THE FOOTY FIELD
“COACH TO WIN: TIPS FOR SAFETY LEADERS FROM THE FOOTY FIELD” Be it in the workplace or in the leagues of elite sporting clubs, there are 4 key components that underpin a ‘winning’ team mentality: · The first is the individuals and the extent to which they are they self driven. A coach must … [Read more...] about TIPS FOR SAFETY LEADERS FROM THE FOOTY FIELD
SAFETY LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS
SAFETY LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS by the late George Robotham Leadership is the often forgotten key to excellence in most aspects of life. General Colin Powell is reported as saying you should worry when soldiers no longer come to you with their problems. This is because they have either concluded … [Read more...] about SAFETY LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS
Vision for Safety in Australia
Vision for safety in Australia By George Robotham I am in the final stages of preparing what will end up being an approx. 70 page e book on What It Means To Be An OHS Professional. I was thinking of finishing up with the following: My vision for what an excellent approach to OHS in Australia … [Read more...] about Vision for Safety in Australia
The Things You Need To Know About Health and Safety Leadership
The Things You Need To Know About Health and Safety Leadership by George Robotham This article was first published here in May 2012 and was very well received – I have decided to republish it for anyone who missed out. People do not care how much you know, they want to know how much you … [Read more...] about The Things You Need To Know About Health and Safety Leadership
Safety Climate / Safety Leadership Survey
Safety Climate / Safety Leadership Survey Kindly provided by George Robotham from www.ohschange.com.au in response to a recent request from a reader – thanks George *******We are undertaking this survey in an attempt to improve on how safety is managed. An excellent safety climate and … [Read more...] about Safety Climate / Safety Leadership Survey
Blind Leading the Blind
Blind Leading The Blind Latest article by Phil LaDuke So many studies have proven that eyewitness testimony is inaccurate. What does this say about incident investigations? In this week's post on the Rockford Greene International blog I explore the how’s and whys of incident investigation. I would … [Read more...] about Blind Leading the Blind