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A Case of Desensitisation – What Would You Do?

January 13, 2023 by Dr Rob Long 4 Comments

Believe it or not one of the most popular search terms on this site is “gory safety videos”!!! But do shock and horror war stories really encourage safe behaviour or is it just voyeurism that creates the interest?. You will really enjoy this latest article by Dr Robert Long. If you liked this … [Read more...] about A Case of Desensitisation – What Would You Do?

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Training Tagged With: desensitisation, gory safety photos, learning, safety slogan, safety tips, safety videos, shock horror

Safety Conversation Essentials – 20 Tips

July 12, 2022 by Dr Rob Long 5 Comments

In our preoccupation with technology, systems, checklists and legislation I trust we don’t lose sight of the most powerful instrument we have to manage risk – the simple but effective, safety conversation. Now whilst having a conversation is simple, it’s not simplistic. It is however, our greatest … [Read more...] about Safety Conversation Essentials – 20 Tips

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Robert Long, Safety Training, Simplistic Safety, Toolbox Talks Tagged With: harmonisation, safety conversation, Safety Observations, safety tips

How to write your own safety slogans

June 14, 2016 by Barry Spud 4 Comments

Safety Slogans:  How to Write Your Own Safety Slogans 500 OF THE BEST WORKPLACE HEALTH and SAFETY SLOGANS 167 CATCHY and FUNNY SAFETY SLOGANS FOR THE WORKPLACE Safety slogans have been proven to increase safety in the workplace.  In a quick glance, an employee can read a slogan, and a simple … [Read more...] about How to write your own safety slogans

Filed Under: Safety Slogans & Pictures Tagged With: free safety slogans, safety slogans, safety tips

Critical Safety Reflection or thinking about stuff

May 23, 2015 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

Critical Safety Reflection or thinking about stuff By the late George Robotham  This brief article was prompted by an excellent paper in the Central Alberta Well Services Corporation, Safety Newsletter, Vol2, Issue 6 by Mark Sanborn, www.marksanborn.com  titled “Think like a leader and lead like a … [Read more...] about Critical Safety Reflection or thinking about stuff

Filed Under: critical thinking, George Robotham, Safety Leadership Tagged With: learning, safety reflection, safety slogan, Safety Talk, safety tips

Icebreakers and Games that Safety Trainers Play

May 11, 2014 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

25 Ways to stuff up a Safety Management System

April 25, 2014 by George Robotham 4 Comments

Today is probably the most important national occasion in Australia and NZ. ANZAC Day – 25 April – marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The day our combined forces landed on the beaches at Gallipoli in 1915 … [Read more...] about 25 Ways to stuff up a Safety Management System

Filed Under: George Robotham, Lead and Lag Indicators Tagged With: adult learning principles, continuous improvement philosophy, developing goals, george robotham, implementing change, law principles, leading indicators, management commitment, safety culture, safety legislation, safety management system, Safety Reflections, Safety Systems, safety tips, using adult learning principles

Do you know how to sell safety?

April 7, 2014 by Admin Leave a Comment

Do you know how to sell safety? Great article recently Posted by Marie-Claire Ross from Digicast – Read the whole article here A few similar ones you might also relate to: Safety Professionals–The Piggy in The Middle? Safety Professionals – We Are Our Own Worst Enemies Risk Psychometrics, … [Read more...] about Do you know how to sell safety?

Filed Under: Humble Inquiry, Workplace Safety Tagged With: left brain, right brain, safety compliance, Safety Incentives, safety processes, safety tips, sell safety

Effective Safety Improvement Ideas

February 8, 2014 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

Successful Safety and Risk Management Initiatives These are some of the entries in our recent Risk Makes Sense – Book Competition. Listed in the order they were submitted: 1) Internal standards of OHS excellence – George Robotham  One of the best pieces of OHS work I have seen was when one … [Read more...] about Effective Safety Improvement Ideas

Filed Under: Robert Long Tagged With: BBS, competition, Risk Management, risk taking, safety competition, safety culture, safety improvement, safety initiatives, Safety Slogans and Quotes, safety tips

Customer Service Tips for Safety People

November 11, 2013 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

  Customer Service Tips for Safety People OHS professionals have many customers-Their boss, managers, supervisors, workers, unions, employer associations, regulators, contractors, visitors and fellow professionals. You must adjust your mind-set to these people being customers and seek to satisfy … [Read more...] about Customer Service Tips for Safety People

Filed Under: George Robotham Tagged With: customer service, safety consultants, safety people, Safety Reflections, 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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