Category:Safety from the heart

Taking a lesson from the military
March 7, 2018

Taking a lesson from the military

In many instances safety articles are aimed at the safety professionals. However, it is important for leaders to take responsibility for the safety of...

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As sweet as honey
December 12, 2017

As sweet as honey

Making safety the easy choice means making it as easy as possible for employees to follow the correct procedures – and giving greater consideration...

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Not having to flip that switch
October 12, 2017

Not having to flip that switch

Bridging the safety-mindset gap between home and work is a challenge that leaders and safety professionals face each and every day

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Doing it for the right reasons
August 12, 2017

Doing it for the right reasons

There are several ways an organisation can improve the effectiveness of its health and safety representatives

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Adapting to challenging conditions
July 12, 2017

Adapting to challenging conditions

In December 2016, BRIAN DARLNGTON travelled to the Komi Republic of Russia, during which time the temperatures were hovering between -40 and -45°C …...

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Focusing on the top risks
April 12, 2017

Focusing on the top risks

Safety: it can be about ticking boxes and making the numbers, or caring about those working for the company

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Safety management: it’s like war
February 12, 2017

Safety management: it’s like war

As safety professionals who want to make a difference, we need to get out of our offices and practice “safety boots on the ground”

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Failing to plan is planning to fail
December 12, 2016

Failing to plan is planning to fail

Developing safety and health improvement plans is an important tool in ensuring a focus on the right safety issues is maintained

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Safety communication to captivate
October 12, 2016

Safety communication to captivate

Safety communication efforts can become boring if we, as safety and health professionals, continue doing the same things year in and year out.

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Taking the next step in further developing your safety culture
August 30, 2016

Taking the next step in further developing your safety culture

Many companies have adopted safety slogans that suggest the ultimate goal is zero harm. But is that enough?

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