When you look at what preoccupies conferences and training in safety, you couldn’t help but think that to be a safety person you just need to be a lawyer, a bureaucrat or a police officer. In some organisations the idea of a ‘safety’ position doesn’t even exist rather, they have adopted the language … [Read more...] about Ancillary Skills for the Risk and Safety Profession
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Petty, Pissy Zero Harm
Petty, Pissy Zero Harm Just when you thought Zero couldn’t get any more unprofessional and stupid, out come some classics this week. Here is an ad for the Head of Zero Harm. I wonder what the KPIs for that job are? Do you get sacked for the first harm? Do you get sacked for the first psychological … [Read more...] about Petty, Pissy Zero Harm
No Secrets and the Professionalisation of Safety Knowledge
by Dr Robert Long for the thinkers amongst us – with a few subtle bits of logic thrown in for the unsuspecting. Does your perceived power and knowledge, your “holier than thou” attitude or your safety policing approach lead to under reporting? You should also read the whole series by Rob: CLICK … [Read more...] about No Secrets and the Professionalisation of Safety Knowledge
Safety as a Helping Profession
Safety as a Helping Profession I do sometimes wonder how or why some people get into the Safety Profession? Although thankfully in the minority, why do some safety people have such disdain for the “workers” (I dislike that dehumanizing label - see … [Read more...] about Safety as a Helping Profession
Safety Is A Job Not A Sacred Calling
Safety Is A Job - Not A Sacred Calling Exclusive by Phil LaDuke. Please pay a visit to his blog: https://philladuke.wordpress.com/ and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Philladuke vocation (voh-key-shuh n) /voʊˈkeɪ ʃən/ noun 1. a particular occupation, business, or profession; … [Read more...] about Safety Is A Job Not A Sacred Calling
Dumbing Down Safety
Dumbing Down Safety - Safety In the Age of Wikipidiots By Phil La Duke first published on his blog here: Safety in The Age Of Wikipidioats. Phil says: I thought you might enjoy my recent post, Safety in the Age Of Wikipeidiots. Is anyone still out there? “It is better to keep your mouth … [Read more...] about Dumbing Down Safety