Category:Safety from the heart
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...
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...
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
Doing it for the right reasons
There are several ways an organisation can improve the effectiveness of its health and safety representatives
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 …...
Focusing on the top risks
Safety: it can be about ticking boxes and making the numbers, or caring about those working for the company
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”
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
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.
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?