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Icebreakers and Games that Safety Trainers Play

September 19, 2023 by George Robotham 3 Comments

Icebreakers / Games that Safety trainers play Guest Post by the late George Robotham  Lots of interaction is the key to successful facilitation of learning and I looked at a few sources of information to try to improve my processes The big book of icebreakers Edie West Quick meeting … [Read more...] about Icebreakers and Games that Safety Trainers Play

Filed Under: George Robotham, Safety Training Tagged With: icebreakers, Safety Tips, safety training

Force-Field Analysis

October 17, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Force-Field Analysis (General) Force-field analysis (similar to S.W.O.T. analysis) is a simple, yet powerful technique, useful at the beginning of a safety project to define the nature of the beast you are dealing with. It is particularly useful when seeking to develop new Safety Management Systems … [Read more...] about Force-Field Analysis

Filed Under: Safety Leadership, Safety Training Tagged With: force field, Safety Tips

Cyclone Safety Tips and Precautions

September 24, 2013 by Admin 3 Comments

Cyclone Safety Tips and Precautions We've recently been warned that on top of all the recent flooding,  QLD still faces a very serious threat from severe cyclones in the next week or so. Many injuries are caused by flying objects and structures not built according to latest building codes. The … [Read more...] about Cyclone Safety Tips and Precautions

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Manual Handling Safety Tips

September 21, 2013 by Admin 5 Comments

Heavy Lifting:  Safety Techniques   Everyone has had to lift something heavy in their lives, and some people have experienced back pain from improper lifting.  However, properly lifting a heavy object can save you from straining muscles or throwing your back out of alignment.  The following … [Read more...] about Manual Handling Safety Tips

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Encouraging Employee Involvement in Safety

August 22, 2013 by Admin 5 Comments

Safety:  Encouraging Employee Involvement   Employees are your first line of defense against safety concerns.  They are on the front lines and the assembly lines, and they witness more safety offenses and violations than even their managers can catch.  They also often have the best ideas … [Read more...] about Encouraging Employee Involvement in Safety

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Lab safety tips

August 21, 2013 by Admin 4 Comments

Laboratory Safety   Workplace laboratories, whether they are research laboratories or medical laboratories, are subject to their own sets of safety rules.  If you work in or manage a laboratory, there are many safety rules and procedures to keep in mind.  Every lab will establish different … [Read more...] about Lab safety tips

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OHS Made Simple

July 16, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Safety Made Simple Great article on the Safety For Life Blog: It is everyone’s duty, in an organisation, to understand OHS and to comply with the OHS requirements and reading this article might make it easier for everyone to get a better grasp of the OHS and consequently, easier to comply with the … [Read more...] about OHS Made Simple

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: safety 101, Safety Tips

Preventing Computer-Related Injuries

June 24, 2013 by Admin 3 Comments

Preventing Computer-Related Injuries   If your employees spend a lot of time at their computers, they are subject to many work-related injuries.  Computer users can suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, eye fatigue, and back strains.  To minimize risk to your employees, you could offer them … [Read more...] about Preventing Computer-Related Injuries

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Bicycle Safety Tips

October 21, 2012 by Admin 2 Comments

Improving Bicycle Safety As a city or town council attempts to improve bicycle safety, there are many safety concerns that can be addressed.  From offering off-road bicycle paths to lighting the paths to enforcing helmet laws, a city or town can help bicyclists be safer in cycling.  Some free … [Read more...] about Bicycle Safety Tips

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Importance of Ladder Safety Training in the Workplace

October 5, 2012 by Admin Leave a Comment

Importance of Ladder Safety Training in the Workplace Guest post by: Ladders Direct. Their blog: ladders-direct.com/blog (Editors note: you should check out their blog – very quirky!) Every year thousands of workers are injured after falls from heights, and there are several dozen fatalities. … [Read more...] about Importance of Ladder Safety Training in the Workplace

Filed Under: Safety Training Tagged With: ladder safety, Ladder Safety, safety issues, Safety Tips, Training

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