Shepherd stated: ‘Division is the oxygen that keeps politics alive’ (Radical Wholeness p. 246) and in safety there is nothing more divisive than zero (https://www.humandymensions.com/product/zero-the-great-safety-delusion/). Back in the day before the AIHS decided to adopt zero as its mantra and … [Read more...] about The Politics of Division in Safety
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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
Safety You Can Drink
While going to lunch with a client last week I was startled by a promotion they had for a new drink, yes you are seeing right, called ‘Safety’. I kid you not! Apparently 75% of Australians go to work Dehydrated, but Safety can do the following: ‘SAFETY Is your solution to long, hot … [Read more...] about Safety You Can Drink
Lies, Shortcuts and Lessons from Armstrong
First thought provoking article for the New Year by Dr Robert Long. I highly recommend his other Articles HERE and his new book: For The Love of Zero Lies, Shortcuts and Lessons from Armstrong Much has been made of the Armstrong scandal and many find it hard to believe that someone could be so … [Read more...] about Lies, Shortcuts and Lessons from Armstrong
The Sponsors of Zero Are
Just in case you hadn’t researched the sponsors page for the ‘zero event’ (https://safetyrisk.net/the-global-zero-event-this-is-safety/). Here they are to remind you: … [Read more...] about The Sponsors of Zero Are
Why Zero Cannot Understand the Basics of Safety – ALARP and Due Diligence
Safety=Zero will never be able to understand the foundations and basics of the Work Health safety Act and Regulation. Two critical principles guide the Act and Regulation, these are: ALARP Due Diligence Both principles are anchored in subjectivity, adaptability, movement and … [Read more...] about Why Zero Cannot Understand the Basics of Safety – ALARP and Due Diligence
No Room for Ethics in a Zero ‘Mindset’
We learned today about a significant conflict of interest (and moral compromise) in Queensland mining . When it comes to moral philosophy and ethical perception, nothing gets in the way of Zero. Moreso, when Zero rules a ‘mindset’, anything goes, the end justifies the means. The record of Anglo … [Read more...] about No Room for Ethics in a Zero ‘Mindset’
Zero Harm and the Fear of Failure
J.K. Rowling describes in her book Very Good Lives, her fear of failure as a young child. She recalls how such fear limits creativity, imagination and vision. She also talks about ‘the fringe benefits of failure’. In SPoR, we call this ‘the by-products and trade-offs of fallible decision … [Read more...] about Zero Harm and the Fear of Failure
The Traffic in Zero Only Goes One Way
Isn’t it funny how critique of my work on Zero only goes one way. Fancy being criticised for being too harsh on Zero?!#?! Here we have the most divisive ideology in safety, the ultimate extremism, something not believed by safety people (https://safetyrisk.net/update-on-zero-survey-just-believe/) … [Read more...] about The Traffic in Zero Only Goes One Way
Critical Sources of Harm Ignored by Safety=Zero
We heard today from Minister Rowland (Communications) about the extent and severity of online harm. We are also nearing the ‘zero event’ congress that promises progressive, diverse and extensive coverage of issues critical to safety. This is where the promise is to ‘Grab your popcorn and be ready … [Read more...] about Critical Sources of Harm Ignored by Safety=Zero