The Arse-Covering Myth One of the most dominant myths in industry is that paperwork is an ‘arse-covering’ exercise. People seem to accept and tolerate paperwork for this reason when the reality is … [Read more...] about The Arse-Covering Myth
Safety Procedures
How To Write a Safety Report
How To Write a Safety Report OHS professionals write many reports, read many reports and ask others to prepare reports for them. A major sin is long rambling reports that do not get to the point … [Read more...] about How To Write a Safety Report
How to ‘come out of there alive’….
Many readers have been asking for more ‘real’ and practical stuff and here it is: How to ‘come out of there alive’…. By Drewie: Part Two of “She may not come out of there alive…” Here is … [Read more...] about How to ‘come out of there alive’….
Funny Safety Images
Mouse in helmet image from: You Can Be Funny.com Funny Safety Photos and Images Just as safety slogans can help employees remember safety protocols, funny safety images can also be safety catalysts … [Read more...] about Funny Safety Images
Flooding is Dangerous, and I don’t Mean the Water….
Flooding is Dangerous, and I don’t Mean the Water…. Parts of the east coast of Australia have experienced heavy rain over recent weeks and it has become common to read headlines of flash flooding … [Read more...] about Flooding is Dangerous, and I don’t Mean the Water….
Safety Committees – Fun Meeting Ideas
Safety Committees: Fun Meeting Ideas Safety committees have been proven to increase safety in the workplace. When properly set up and maintained, safety committees can be a fun and integral part of … [Read more...] about Safety Committees – Fun Meeting Ideas
Effective Safety Committees
Effective Safety Committees An effective safety committee is one in which motivated committee members communicate problem solving ideas and promote general safety in all employees. A fully … [Read more...] about Effective Safety Committees
Bureaucracy and Paperwork in OHS
Bureaucracy and Paperwork in OHS Introduction I believe bureaucracy and paperwork is strangling innovation and progress in OHS. Overly complex systems are being used and people give up … [Read more...] about Bureaucracy and Paperwork in OHS
