A paradigm is a distinct set of concept and thinking that result in distinct practices. In recent times it has occurred to coroners at inquests, auditors and government that poor safety culture has a central role in normalising unsafe practice. Inspectors and auditors are now ever mindful that … [Read more...] about A Comparison of Safety Paradigms
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Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program
Rob Sams scores a rare and exclusive interview with legendary safety crusader, Barry Spud….. Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program I was privileged last week to score an interview with the world-renowned leading expert in all things safety, Barry Spud. I met Barry at the launch of his … [Read more...] about Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program
Safety Communications are Not Always Safe
Safety Communications – Not Always Safe Lean management and technological innovations have changed the way the workforce communicates. Employers that keep their employee safety risks at acceptable levels also need to evaluate communications, training and administrative techniques to ensure they are … [Read more...] about Safety Communications are Not Always Safe
The 15 Major Impediments To OHS Success
The 15 Major Impediments To OHS Success 1 Lack of succinct paperwork. There is not much point in having detailed paperwork that is too much like hard work to read. The OHS world is famous for long ponderous paper work that no one reads, cares about or uses. Busy people do not have time to read … [Read more...] about The 15 Major Impediments To OHS Success
Free Safety Documentation Package
Free Safety Documentation Package Limited Time Offer for Readers of this Blog: OFFER ENDED - NEW OFFER COMING SOON - WATCH THIS SPACE More Free Downloads Here Our good friends at Summit Safety Technologies are offering our readers their full Safety Documentation Package absolutely free. This … [Read more...] about Free Safety Documentation Package
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
Free Safety Program Package
Message from the Authors of the Free Safety Package: My thanks to everyone that has emailed me to receive the free Safety Program Package! To date I have given away nearly 700 of these packages to people all over the world! This offer is still open, but I am planning to replace this offer in the … [Read more...] about Free Safety Program Package
Step Back 5 x 5 Safety Programs
Step Back 5 x 5 Safety Programs Also known as Take 5, the STEPBACK process requires everyone to take the time to properly understand the risks they may be exposed to and take adequate precautions before starting the job. Here is a really good explanation of the process by COWORKING.COM.AU. … [Read more...] about Step Back 5 x 5 Safety Programs
More Free Safety Downloads
More Free Safety Downloads Some great free safety resources now provided by Mike Lawrence from www.safetyprogramnow.com. His intent with this offer is to freely help others in developing or improving their safety management system. His only request is that recipients use these documents just for … [Read more...] about More Free Safety Downloads
Our kids–a great reason to focus on safety
Our kids–a great reason to focus on safety Not really totally safety related but it’s Sunday and many safety programs do focus on our kids being a great motivator for us wanting to come home from work each day intact. I am sure most of the people reading this blog have kids or know someone who … [Read more...] about Our kids–a great reason to focus on safety