Some extracts from one of my favourite discussions on Graham Dent’s Work Health Safety (OHS) Harmonisation (Australia) on LinkedIn: I am tired of the old “red tape” destroying productivity – crushing business – eroding competitiveness clichés – come on media, business – get a balance ! . The … [Read more...] about Safety Red Tape
Safety Overkill
Tips on Using Powerpoint in Safety Presentations
Tips on Using Powerpoint in Safety Presentations George’s Safety Reflections – SEE MORE HERE Power-point can be a very valuable aid to your presentation but only if used correctly The use of Power-Point presentations There are 4 very common mistakes with the use of Power-Point presentations. … [Read more...] about Tips on Using Powerpoint in Safety Presentations
Safety First or Just in the Top Three?
Safety First or Just in the Top Three? Anyone who has been around the block a few times and who takes a realistic and holistic approach to managing health safety in the workplace knows that safety is NOT first, never has been, never will be and never should be. Slogans like “safety is No1 … [Read more...] about Safety First or Just in the Top Three?
The Signs are Obvious
Safety Signage Overkill We’ve always tried to convince our clients that too many signs are a bad thing and can make the workplace, car park etc a more dangerous place. These images illustrate my point. With too many distractions and too much information from signage to process, people tend to miss … [Read more...] about The Signs are Obvious
The Rise of The Safety Extremist
The Rise of The Safety Extremist Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and Social Networking allows us to share our opinions with thousands, perhaps millions of people we've never met. But what happens when one's opinion foments extremism. It's becoming a problem in safety. I'd like to hear your … [Read more...] about The Rise of The Safety Extremist
The Crazy Words of Health and Safety
The Crazy Words of Health and Safety Mark Taylor recently started another very interesting discussion on the LinkedIn Forum OHS Professionals Australia: The Crazy Words of Health and Safety. Mark recently told me that he had purposely deleted all the stuff collected after 25 years in the Safety … [Read more...] about The Crazy Words of Health and Safety
Masking Politics with Safety
Another one from Dr Rob Long for our “WTF were they thinking files” on how gutless, narrow minded thinking can use “safety” as an excuse to cover an ulterior motive and destroy all of the hard work done by others with a genuine goal. Surprise, Surprise – a local Government Organisation is behind it! … [Read more...] about Masking Politics with Safety
Designated Smoking Areas
Designated Smoking Areas – Safety Overkill Don’t worry – if you stay this side of the blue tape you will be quite safe from passive smoke!! What a joke!! There were open log fires burning all around this event as part of the act! Well done to the few smokers who actually decided to do the right … [Read more...] about Designated Smoking Areas
