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There is Another Ethic than Zero Accidents

Editors note: In a comment in the article “The Worm at The Core” a reader directed me to an article by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in which they decree that “Accidents are not approved or permitted”  - That statement really did something to me so this article by Dr Rob Long was very …

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Zero Unsafe Acts or Zero Accidents?

Zero Unsafe Acts or Zero Accidents? There is currently a LinkedIn group discussion (HERE) raging in response to the question: “What are your thoughts about the whole " Zero Accidents" concept? I do not buy into it and it would be great to learn other people's thoughts” You can imagine the responses, like: "If you …

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Zero Accident PPE

Zero Accident PPE I apologise if this offends anybody but I was doing some serious research on the positive benefits of using ZERO for Heath, Safety and accident prevention when…. an um, this is what came up! So if you are spruiking about the value of zero and accident prevention and PPE this may very …

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Zero Plus Infinity Times 10 = ?

Zero Plus Infinity Times 10 = ? Following Dr Rob Long’s recent article Semiotics and Safety about the mindless gobbledygook that is terms like “Beyond Zero” and “Target Zero”, and the negative subconscious meanings they prime, a very despondent safety person sent us this photo. Is it any wonder many are saying - I‘m Just …

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40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace

40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace Safety promotion or socialization is an effective way to maintain workers awareness in the plant site against safety. Safety promotion is a form of safety communication. One of the most common ways is by utilization of a safety slogan. People may also call it by safety sayings, safety quotes, safety messages or …

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