Barry Spud, Author at SafetyRisk.net https://safetyrisk.net/author/safetyspud/ Humanising Health, Safety and Risk Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:36:32 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://safetyrisk.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-Depositphotos_23049644_xs-32x32.jpg Barry Spud, Author at SafetyRisk.net https://safetyrisk.net/author/safetyspud/ 32 32 18074397 Enrol in First Course in Safety Engineering with Dr Barry Spud  https://safetyrisk.net/enrol-in-first-course-in-safety-engineering-with-dr-barry-spud/ https://safetyrisk.net/enrol-in-first-course-in-safety-engineering-with-dr-barry-spud/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:36:32 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=116858 A unique opportunity has arisen to study with Dr Barry Spud (BA., MA., MEd., PhD) in Safety Engineering. This four-day course offers a special chance to learn about a ‘different’ approach to Safety Engineering. Barry is suitably placed to teach this course under the following criteria. Barry has been teaching English/History and Linguistics for 32 […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/enrol-in-first-course-in-safety-engineering-with-dr-barry-spud/feed/ 2 116858 Even Safety Is Fallible https://safetyrisk.net/even-safety-is-fallible/ https://safetyrisk.net/even-safety-is-fallible/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:59:46 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=98068 Originally posted on August 11, 2019 @ 7:43 AMTHE “WORK FREE DRUG PLACE” To quote Gerald Wilde (Target Risk 3): “They may simply have been blinded by their zeal to do something quick and easy for safety – and thus doing nothing for it.”

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/even-safety-is-fallible/feed/ 12 98068 Barry’s Latest Safety Innovation Discovery https://safetyrisk.net/barrys-latest-safety-innovation-discovery/ https://safetyrisk.net/barrys-latest-safety-innovation-discovery/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:31:00 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=109856 If you are sick of trying to discern real risk, want to exclude a big chunk of your workforce and are completely over having meaningful conversations about PPE with workers who have absolutely no common sense then you will love what I found on Linkedin today! It comes with a big mirror so workers know […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/barrys-latest-safety-innovation-discovery/feed/ 3 109856 Researchers Reveal the Top 10 Most Effective Safety Slogans Of All Time https://safetyrisk.net/researchers-reveal-the-top-10-most-effective-safety-slogans-ever/ https://safetyrisk.net/researchers-reveal-the-top-10-most-effective-safety-slogans-ever/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:38:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.net/?p=35090 Using a new iphone app, a team of social psychology experts has analysed every meaningless aphorism and every condescending platitude ever displayed in the workplace to come up with a list of the most effective safety slogans of all time. Research project leader, Prof. Gerhardt Spudovsky, said: “This new app cost us $US2.99 to download […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/researchers-reveal-the-top-10-most-effective-safety-slogans-ever/feed/ 14 35090 Spot the Hazards – What is Wrong With These Safety Photos? https://safetyrisk.net/hazards-whats-wrong-with-this-photo/ https://safetyrisk.net/hazards-whats-wrong-with-this-photo/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:46:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/?p=6522 Originally posted on September 28, 2009 @ 5:42 AMSpot the Safety Hazards – What is Wrong With These Safety Photos? Each issue of WorkSafe™ Magazine includes a safety photo that has been staged to show a number of hazards or potentially dangerous work practices. The online version is highly interactive and includes ability to place […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/hazards-whats-wrong-with-this-photo/feed/ 3 6522 40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace https://safetyrisk.net/40-free-safety-slogans-for-the-workplaces/ https://safetyrisk.net/40-free-safety-slogans-for-the-workplaces/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:27:11 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/?p=2383 40 Free Safety Slogans For the Workplace HUNDREDS MORE SAFETY SLOGANS HERE: https://safetyrisk.net/safety-slogans/ 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 […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/40-free-safety-slogans-for-the-workplaces/feed/ 5 2383 Things To Consider When Developing And Designing Your Company SWMS https://safetyrisk.net/things-to-consider-when-developing-and-designing-your-company-swms/ https://safetyrisk.net/things-to-consider-when-developing-and-designing-your-company-swms/#comments Fri, 28 May 2021 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.net/?p=20061 Things To Consider When Developing And Designing Your Company SWMS Guest Post Download examples: [download id=”107223″] [download id=”107227″] The Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is one important document that is valuable in establishing business safety systems, especially for organisations in high-risk industries such as building and construction. In these high-risk workplaces, an SWMS can be […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/things-to-consider-when-developing-and-designing-your-company-swms/feed/ 2 20061 Take 5 Safety Drills https://safetyrisk.net/take-5-safety-drills/ https://safetyrisk.net/take-5-safety-drills/#comments Fri, 14 May 2021 10:46:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/?p=3059 Take 5 Safety Drills Take 5 Safety Drills are five minute safety drills developed for quick practice of safety protocols.  The drills consist of general topics like health, wellness, safety communications, disasters, safety equipment, and responses.  Additional drills for specific categories include:  air borne issues, burns, cuts, civil rights, critical stress, driving, fatigue, hazardous materials, […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/take-5-safety-drills/feed/ 5 3059 Bad Safety Photos https://safetyrisk.net/bad-safety-photos/ https://safetyrisk.net/bad-safety-photos/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2020 01:37:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/2011/06/12/bad-safety-photos/ Pictures of Very Unsafe Acts No matter how hard we try to find and provide serious safety information and downloads, the most common searches on this site are for “bad safety photos”, stupid safety photos”, “pictures of unsafe acts” and “funny safety pictures”. Here are a few more. Please send us any that you may […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/bad-safety-photos/feed/ 3 4580 Why Do We Love Stupid Safety Photos https://safetyrisk.net/who-do-we-love-stupid-safety-photos/ https://safetyrisk.net/who-do-we-love-stupid-safety-photos/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:42:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/?p=1945 Why Do We Love Stupid Safety Photos? In the world of safety management, why do we find it so appealing to watch videos or photos of people committing unsafe acts and doing stupid things at home or work.  We safety management professionals laugh at photos on free sites like www.safetyphoto.co.uk.  Some photos that make us […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/who-do-we-love-stupid-safety-photos/feed/ 0 1945 Barry Spud’s Hazard Control Tips https://safetyrisk.net/barry-spuds-hazard-control-tips/ https://safetyrisk.net/barry-spuds-hazard-control-tips/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:14:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.net/?p=36798 Barry Spud’s Hazard Control Tips – The Hierarchy Of Hazard Control Barry Spud tells: “The Hierarchy of Hazard Control (I call it the “HOHC”) is the one of the main weapons, in the Safety Crusader’s arsenal, in the war on lost time injuries. It takes a certifiable Safety Expert like myself to know when elimination […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/barry-spuds-hazard-control-tips/feed/ 0 36798 Safety Rules, OK https://safetyrisk.net/safety-rules-ok/ https://safetyrisk.net/safety-rules-ok/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2020 20:33:00 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=101932 Safety celebrates over 100 years of zero change……….. MORE ON SAFETY RULES: Golden Safety Rules There are Safety Rules and there are Golden Safety Rules. Following the news about two BHP workers sacked for breaching “Life Saving Rules” then being reinstated when the courts determined that their sacking was unfair (see the … Read the […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/safety-rules-ok/feed/ 2 101932 Template – Zero Harm Advisor https://safetyrisk.net/template-zero-harm-advisor/ https://safetyrisk.net/template-zero-harm-advisor/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2020 23:43:00 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=101810 In the interests of supporting the safety industry, we here at Safetyrisk provide hundreds of templates to save you time searching and money. So the following template is provided at no cost for any of those zero organisations seeking a zero harm advisor. Feel free to use the complementary template and good luck. Position Deception […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/template-zero-harm-advisor/feed/ 10 101810 Detailed Root Cause Analysis Leads to Industrial Manslaughter Charge https://safetyrisk.net/detailed-root-cause-analysis-leads-to-industrial-manslaughter-charge/ https://safetyrisk.net/detailed-root-cause-analysis-leads-to-industrial-manslaughter-charge/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:14:00 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=101539 Following a recent fatality at a residential construction site, the WorkOver Authority commissioned me to undertake an independent, unbiased root cause investigation to help them confirm what they already knew and to justify further action against those even remotely involved. As a result of my findings, industrial manslaughter charges will be laid against the Farmer […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/real-zero-harm/feed/ 4 101375 Working From Home Health and Safety Tips – Covid-19 https://safetyrisk.net/working-from-home-safety/ https://safetyrisk.net/working-from-home-safety/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:40:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/2011/11/08/working-from-home-safety/  Working From Home Safety Tips – Coronavirus https://safetyrisk.net/covid-19-work-from-home-safety-checklists-and-risk-assessments/ Working from home, or telecommuting, is becoming compulsory (furloughed) in the wake of social isolation due to the COVID-19 virus spread. I’ve done it for years and, despite the disadvantages, I couldn’t imagine commuting each day. But it is a workplace and proper safe practices must still […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/working-from-home-safety/feed/ 7 5948 Dumb Ways to Improve Rail Safety https://safetyrisk.net/dumb-ways-to-improve-rail-safety/ https://safetyrisk.net/dumb-ways-to-improve-rail-safety/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:22:00 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=98096 Spotted in a Sydney Metro Station this week – thoughts?

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/dumb-ways-to-improve-rail-safety/feed/ 30 98096 Christmas light safety https://safetyrisk.net/christmas-light-safety-2/ https://safetyrisk.net/christmas-light-safety-2/#respond Sun, 07 Oct 2018 20:34:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/2011/12/08/christmas-light-safety-2/ Christmas Light Safety – Time for Some Regulation? I’ve begun strolling around the neighbourhood looking at Christmas lights. Some people have way to much time on their hands – but thanks for your efforts to make Xmas a special time. I try to take the Fun Policeman Hat off after 5pm but looking at the […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/christmas-light-safety-2/feed/ 0 6191 Take 5 for Safety: Five Minute Daily Safety Meetings https://safetyrisk.net/take-5-for-safety-five-minute-daily-safety-meetings/ https://safetyrisk.net/take-5-for-safety-five-minute-daily-safety-meetings/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2018 06:46:56 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/?p=3150 Take 5 for Safety: Five Minute Daily Safety Meetings There are a few ways to Take 5 for safety: You could take five minutes to do a safety drill or take five minutes to surprise an employee with a safety pop quiz. You may also wish to take five minutes out of every monthly meeting […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/take-5-for-safety-five-minute-daily-safety-meetings/feed/ 4 3150 And Safety Wonders Why Nobody Zero Hates It Anymore https://safetyrisk.net/and-safety-wonders-why-nobody-zero-hates-it-anymore/ https://safetyrisk.net/and-safety-wonders-why-nobody-zero-hates-it-anymore/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:51:00 +0000 https://safetyrisk.net/?p=87615 And Safety Wonders Why Nobody Zero Hates It Anymore Just when you thought safety could not get any sillier or desperate, this is what all-risk aversion comes up with…….. My only question, to who ever thought this was a good idea, is: “have you thought through the by-products?”  Us soldiers were first required to wear […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/and-safety-wonders-why-nobody-zero-hates-it-anymore/feed/ 0 87615 iAuditor–Safety Auditing App https://safetyrisk.net/iauditorsafety-auditing-app/ https://safetyrisk.net/iauditorsafety-auditing-app/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:52:43 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/?p=7995 iAuditor by SafetyCulture Australia In breaking news, TECHCRUNCH reports that: SafetyCulture, the maker of a b2b inspection checklist app called iAuditor, has pulled in a $23 million Series B funding led by Index Ventures…………..The iAuditor app aims to replace paper-based check-lists for safety inspections, to not only speed up checks and make them more efficient but also to […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/iauditorsafety-auditing-app/feed/ 0 7995 How to write your own safety slogans https://safetyrisk.net/how-to-write-your-own-safety-slogans/ https://safetyrisk.net/how-to-write-your-own-safety-slogans/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:52:09 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/?p=3033 Safety Slogans:  How to Write Your Own Safety Slogans 500 OF THE BEST WORKPLACE HEALTH and SAFETY SLOGANS 167 CATCHY and FUNNY SAFETY SLOGANS FOR THE WORKPLACE Safety slogans have been proven to increase safety in the workplace.  In a quick glance, an employee can read a slogan, and a simple slogan is really easy […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/how-to-write-your-own-safety-slogans/feed/ 4 3033 Health and Safety Software https://safetyrisk.net/health-and-safety-software/ https://safetyrisk.net/health-and-safety-software/#respond Sun, 01 May 2016 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.net/?p=20236 eCompliance Launches Groundbreaking Safety Analytics Solution Safety Intelligence platform helps high-risk industries predict and prevent workplace incidents    Toronto, ON – February 1, 2017 – eCompliance, a leading global provider of safety management solutions, today announced the launch of Safety Intelligence, the EHS industry’s first cloud analytics and reporting platform. Safety Intelligence provides a cross-company view […]

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]]> https://safetyrisk.net/health-and-safety-software/feed/ 0 20236 A Special Christmas Message From Barry Spud https://safetyrisk.net/a-special-christmas-message-from-safety-spud/ https://safetyrisk.net/a-special-christmas-message-from-safety-spud/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.safetyrisk.net/?p=23169 A Special Christmas Message From Barry Spud I am going to wish you all a VERY ZERO MISERY XMAS! BE CAREFUL! Christmas is an accident waiting to happen – it really should be banned! We all know that Safety = Zero Harm. It therefore follows that Love = Zero Hate. So show your lack of […]

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