Understanding Safety Myths The term ‘mythology’ is not understood well and is associated with the idea of legend/fairy tale but that’s not its meaning. It is certainly not how myth is defined in social psychology. Mythology is really a set of beliefs supported by semiotics (symbol systems) and … [Read more...] about Understanding Safety Myths
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Culture Silences in Safety Mythology
Culture Silences in Safety, Mythology One of the profound weaknesses of how Safety considers culture is its omission of many critical aspects of culture essential for consideration. When your definition of something shapes misunderstanding you can be sure that whatever the strategy, it won’t … [Read more...] about Culture Silences in Safety Mythology
Common Safety Beliefs Surfaced in MiProfile Survey
Common Safety Beliefs Surfaced in MiProfile Survey We have just conducted another MiProfile Survey this time with a Civil Construction Joint Venture. The survey confirms once again the many myths held in common by workers regarding Safety. The survey methodology ensures that the data collected is … [Read more...] about Common Safety Beliefs Surfaced in MiProfile Survey
Standing on the Myths of Safety
Standing on the Myths of Safety Most people confuse the definition of myth with fable, when this is not the case. When I use the word ‘myth’ in the tradition of Social Psychology its meaning is synonymous with symbolic reality. In Social Psychology a myth and symbol are the flip side of the same … [Read more...] about Standing on the Myths of Safety
Safety Myths and Misconceptions
Safety Myths & Misconceptions Republished in memory of the late George Robotham (see all of his articles here) and his mentor Geoff McDonald who also recently passed away (https://safetyrisk.net/vale-geoff-mcdonald/) Note:- Brisbane based OHS consultant, Geoff McDonald has considerably … [Read more...] about Safety Myths and Misconceptions
Health and Safety myths debunked
Health and Safety myths debunked Guest Post from one of our UK based authors Everyone has a story about a health and safety rule which is affecting them at work or they have read about in the newspapers. They are rarely entirely accurate and sometimes don't have even a kernel of truth in them, … [Read more...] about Health and Safety myths debunked
Safety Myths
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 Myths and Misconceptions
Safety Myths and Misconceptions Another classic article in the series by the late George Robotham *This paper draws heavily on the work of Brisbane OHS consultant Geoff McDonald. Quotable Quote "A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. … [Read more...] about Safety Myths and Misconceptions
