The AI gender gap

Did you know that there’s a gender gap in the use of AI LLMs at work? Women are less likely to use AI than men, and have more concerns about its ethical use. The study in this ep covers 18 studies, over 140,000 participants across nearly all regions, sectors and occupations.

Part 1 interview with Matthew Hallowell now live: SIFs, energy, limits and better uses of lagging measures

Influence of justice culture on learning from incidents in construction project-based organizations: a chain mediating model

This study investigated the interaction mechanism of psychological safety and voice behaviour in a justice culture context. Specifically they explored how construction project-based organisations (CPOs) can realise learning from incidents by improving psychological perception and encouraging voice. 273 CPOs in China were studied. Background: ·         Learning from incidents is often said to be an important… Continue reading Influence of justice culture on learning from incidents in construction project-based organizations: a chain mediating model

Next week on Safe As: The awesome Dr Matt Hallowell talking SIFS, injury measures and more

TRIFR, SIFS and high-energy hazards, oh my. The awesome Dr Matthew Hallowell is on Safe As Q&A – NEXT WEEK. In part 1 we discuss whether there is or isn’t a link between minor potential and SIFs, better uses of injury measures, controls and error, better indicators, predictors of higher-order controls, designing-out SIFs, new view,… Continue reading Next week on Safe As: The awesome Dr Matt Hallowell talking SIFS, injury measures and more

Dirty sexy money = happiness?

Does dirty, sexy, money buy happiness? Unsurprisingly – yes, but only up to a threshold. Unsurprisingly – yes, but only up to a threshold. But, the authors suggest focusing on buying experiences rather than things.

How Do High-Risk Small Business Frontline Workers Learn from Everyday Work to Increase Risk Awareness and Prevent Workplace Accidents?

An interesting Master’s thesis from Tony Willis, exploring high-risk work in small businesses, and how they learn and adapt to risk and avoid workplace accidents – particularly from a Safety-II lens. 11 interviews undertaken with owner-managers and employees. Way too much to cover. Extracts: ·         “Small business possesses unique characteristics not found within larger organisations,… Continue reading How Do High-Risk Small Business Frontline Workers Learn from Everyday Work to Increase Risk Awareness and Prevent Workplace Accidents?

Dr Fred Sherratt part 2: zero harm ideology, safety observation reporting, safety culture and more

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Re-share: Free webinar on accident investigations informed by safety science research

Resharing – I’m running a free webinar end of this week on accident investigations. Register: https://luma.com/p8z4avyr I’m drawing on a range of studies which unpack things like stop rules, folk models and myths, risk blindspots, local rationality, major accident findings, gaps in SIF investigations and more. This isn’t a ‘how-to’, but instead a crash course… Continue reading Re-share: Free webinar on accident investigations informed by safety science research

Women’s well-being in construction: a systematic review of hazards and primary preventive measures

This systematic review unpacked 62 studies looking at women’s well-being in construction, and key hazards and prevention measures. ** Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@safe_as_pod Background: ·        “construction industry is often shaped by a macho work culture marked by aggression, bullying, and job insecurity due to the nomadic and cyclical nature of projects” ·        “women face not… Continue reading Women’s well-being in construction: a systematic review of hazards and primary preventive measures

Is your workplace making you sick? Impact of psychosocial risks on health

Is your work making you physically or mentally sick? This video unpacks a meta-analysis which analysed 72 studies on the links between psychosocial risks on health. Among other findings – established links were found between job strain and cardiovascular diseases and mental ill health. #psychosocial #risk #health #safety #hse #mentalhealth