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Safety Engagement with Workspace, Headspace and Groupspace

October 25, 2021 by Dr Rob Long 8 Comments

So much of what we do in safety takes its focus on workspace. We call this the physical or ‘primary’ dimension of safety. This is easy to administer and regulate because what is required is visible and accountable through checklists matched to regulations. Most safety walks and observations are … [Read more...] about Safety Engagement with Workspace, Headspace and Groupspace

Filed Under: Psychosocial Safety, Robert Long, Safety Culture, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: groupspace, headspace, psychology of safety, Psychosocial Safety, safety communication, Safety Engagement, safety officer, Safety Systems, total safety organisation, workspace

WHS Officers and PCBUs

May 1, 2014 by Safety Nerd 1 Comment

WHS Officers and PCBUs The latest offering from the Safety Nerd: Are you an “Officer” – of the LAW? Posted on September 22, 2011 by The Safety Nerd Pre harmonisation there was a liability on people who own or manage an organisation or business – attributed liability which could be CEOs, Senior … [Read more...] about WHS Officers and PCBUs

Filed Under: Safety Legislation Tagged With: harmonisation, PCBU, safety officer, WHS, whs Legislation

Thank God You’re Here – Safety Officer

February 23, 2014 by Admin Leave a Comment

Thank God You’re Here – Safety Officer A classic skit from the Australian ad-lib comedy show “Thank God You’re Here” “Construction Site - Safety is For Sissy’s” – LOL … [Read more...] about Thank God You’re Here – Safety Officer

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: construction site, Safety Humour, Safety Officer, safety officer

Safety Professionals Identity Crisis

November 11, 2013 by Admin 29 Comments

Safety Professionals Identity Crisis In commenting on our recent posting Ode To the Safety Professional a well respected member of the industry wrote: “I have problems with the term SAFETY PROFESSIONAL. My GP is not a DOCTOR PROFESSIONAL, my dentist is not a DENTAL PROFESSIONAL architect is not an … [Read more...] about Safety Professionals Identity Crisis

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: safety consultants, safety leadership, safety manager, safety officer, safety professional, safety professionals

Qualities of an Excellent OHS Professional

October 14, 2013 by George Robotham 1 Comment

Qualities of an Excellent OHS Professional A classic by the late George Robotham - with a little help from me. We were originally going to call it the “Perfect Safety Professional” but decided that “perfect” wasn’t the right word as perfection could never be defined or achieved. If you were … [Read more...] about Qualities of an Excellent OHS Professional

Filed Under: George Robotham, Safety Leadership, Safety Management Plan Tagged With: management skills, safety consultants, safety manager, safety officer, safety professional, Safety Reflections, safety supervisor

WHSO no longer required in QLD?

July 2, 2013 by Dr Rob Long 4 Comments

WHSO no longer required in QLD? Recent edition of UQ OHS News expresses concerns about the place of WHSO under new National Harmonisation Laws: The first and most significant of these is the proposed abolition of the Workplace Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) and changing OH&S representatives … [Read more...] about WHSO no longer required in QLD?

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: abolition, amp, appointees, consultative mechanisms, detrimental effect, governments, health and safety, principal contractors, proper implementation, queensland, queensland government, Safety Committee, safety committees, safety officer, safety officers, submission, victoria, whsa, WHSO, workplace health and safety, workplaces, wsho

Should Safety People be ‘Liked’?

March 3, 2013 by Dr Rob Long 8 Comments

Should Safety People be ‘Liked’? Another thought stirrer by Dr Robert Long. I highly recommend his other Articles HERE and his new book: For The Love of Zero I was doing some coaching on building, construction and mining sites this week and I asked some of the people how they thought the safety … [Read more...] about Should Safety People be ‘Liked’?

Filed Under: Robert Long Tagged With: safety officer, safety people

Networking for OHS professionals

February 8, 2013 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

Networking for OHS professionals George’s Safety Reflections SEE MORE OF GEORGE’S WORK HERE  Networking is essential for OHS professionals to extend their sphere of influence. Networking tips Define your goals for networking Be a great public speaker and search out every … [Read more...] about Networking for OHS professionals

Filed Under: George Robotham Tagged With: networking, ohs professionals, safety officer, safety professional

Qld. Workplace Health & Safety Officer (W.H.S.O.) Concept

July 23, 2012 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

I remember moving to QLD about 10 years ago and thinking that the WHSO concept was a great idea. National Legislation has seen the demise of the concept – but nothing says you still can’t have one! George from www.ohschange.com.au discusses his lament. I highly recommend George’s other articles … [Read more...] about Qld. Workplace Health & Safety Officer (W.H.S.O.) Concept

Filed Under: George Robotham Tagged With: accreditation, harmonisation, safety officer, WHSO

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