World SHEQ News
‘Human error’ and ‘safety triangle’ myths revealed
January 9th, 2012
The Heinrich (Bird) Triangle of frequency ratios between minor incidents and injuries, is as false as the truism that ‘unsafe acts cause most accidents’.
Safety mottoes and slogans listed
January 3rd, 2012
Health and safety mottoes and slogans invoke behaviour motivators like fear, blame, leadership, peer pressure, social compact, culture or values. Test yours.
How to change safety culture by game play
December 9th, 2011
Using a game analogy for health, safety and workplace culture, could make sheq programmes more sustained, rewarding and fun, writes Steve Banhegyi.
Ill Anglo miners seek UK compensation
September 21st, 2011
A group of 450 former SA gold miners are suing Anglo American in London for failing to prevent silicosis, arguing lack of ventilation, respirators and showers.
How to respond to suicidal stress
September 5th, 2011
Suicide claims about 12% of workers who die prematurely in South Africa, prompting government discussions and trauma recovery workshops by leading employers.
UAE uses construction risk assessment and plans
July 21st, 2011
UAE construction operators are focusing on risk assessment, induction, awareness and communicating risk management to workers before projects and jobs.
Psoriasis linked to various health exposures
July 10th, 2011
Psoriasis, a genetic, chronic, non contagious skin inflammation disease affecting many workers, is aggravated by some irritants and heavy clothing.
Manage absenteeism by policy and consulting
July 7th, 2011
Absenteeism is a leading cause of loss sheq loss. Managers should develop policies, metrics and third party consultanting to understand and manage absenteeism.
Chinese road construction cut safety corners
July 5th, 2011
A Chinese construction company building Polish highways at 30% cheaper than European contractors, took tolls on health, safety and quality.
Oil rig exec management safety visit failed
June 23rd, 2011
Managers on site visits should focus on process risk and culture, not on conditions and individual risks. Some oil rig exec visits had failed to stop disaster.
