If this article and the excellent analogies provided by Dr Robert Long doesn't convince you that the philosophy of “Zero Harm” is at serious odds with the path to success and achievement of reasonable goals in the real world then nothing will and you are a lost cause. If you liked this article then … [Read more...] about Olympic Goals and Zero Harm
Sport Safety
Give Safety A Sporting Chance
What If Safety In Sport Was Managed The Same Way As Safety At Work? There is just no way we would manage the safety aspects of other parts of our lives in the same way that we manage safety at work, yet somehow we survive, and have a great time in the process. Sometimes, reframing or using … [Read more...] about Give Safety A Sporting Chance
Sporting Amenities Guide to Workplace Safety 2014
Sports Turf Management & Safety Guide Sporting Amenities Guide to Workplace Safety 2014 – Released Turf areas enhance the visual and recreational quality of our environment. In order to maintain these turf areas, a variety of chemicals and equipment are used, as well as varying work … [Read more...] about Sporting Amenities Guide to Workplace Safety 2014
Guide to Developing Risk Management Plans
Guide to Developing Risk Management Plans for Sport & Active Recreation Clubs If, like me, you are involved in running a sporting club you are probably quite daunted by the task. Not only do you have to worry about getting enough good volunteers, sponsorship, grants, governance, insurance, … [Read more...] about Guide to Developing Risk Management Plans
WHS Model Laws
Excellent article on linkedin by the Harmonisation Guru, Graham Dent – see it Here . ► VOLUNTEERS There are a lot of myths about at the moment as we await the final regulations and first phase COPs. On my way back from a meeting I just heard a story on ABC radio 774 about the strong concerns being … [Read more...] about WHS Model Laws
Do Compression Garments Prevent Injuries
Do Compression Garments Prevent Injuries Informative article from about the benefits of wearing compression garments when participating in sports and during recovery after strenuous exercise. Read the entire article here......... What are the Benefits? The major listed benefits for compression … [Read more...] about Do Compression Garments Prevent Injuries
Winter Baseball in Australia
Winter Baseball in Australia A couple of photos I took recently in Lismore NSW, the morning of a winter baseball tournament … [Read more...] about Winter Baseball in Australia
New Australian Baseball League
Nothing to do with safety or risk management but I want to plug it here anyway. I'll be at the first game in Brisbane on Thursday 11th Nov at RNA Showgrounds where the Bandits are vs Perth Heat. Just talking to the Bandits Management Team and they have organised a big night of entertainment for the … [Read more...] about New Australian Baseball League
Baseball Player Saves Reporters Life!
Baseball Player Saves Reporters Life! Tampa Bay Rays third baseman, Evan Longaria, makes an amazing catch with his bare hands as a ball hurtles towards himself and the reporter. … [Read more...] about Baseball Player Saves Reporters Life!
Whatever It Takes
‘Whatever it takes’ Another brain buster by Dr Robert Long. I highly recommend his other Articles HERE and his new book: For The Love of Zero Just when we were recovering from drug shortcuts by Lance Armstrong, we discover that drug taking is endemic and enculturated in Australian sport. At the … [Read more...] about Whatever It Takes
