We have a number of papers for free download on the SPoR site (https://spor.com.au/downloads/papers/), most written by Dr Long. However, we have just uploaded one of the best summary pieces on Wicked Problems by Dr Craig Ashhurst. Scroll to the bottom of the page and Craig’s paper is there for free download. For all who… Read More Wicked Problems Download Free Paper
Originally posted on August 28, 2016 @ 7:24 AM Understanding Risk by Dr Robert Long from www.humandymensions.com – first published here in October 2013 – see his other articles HERE Much more consideration needs to be given to human decision making and how perception affects decision making when we think about risk. Imaging you want to… Read More Understanding Risk – SafetyRisk.net
Just last week, I was with a group of ship managers, and I gave them a metaphor ‘𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮’. I asked them what words came to their mind when they heard the phrase ‘man-overboard’. One of them responded by listing:1. Panic2. Man-overboard button3. Swift response4. Alert5. Release a buoy6. Public address system7. Orange smoke8.… Read More Understanding takes – SafetyRisk.net
This is a video with Decebal Marin of Corporate Dynamics Romania (https://www.corporatedynamics.ro/ ), and Rob Long, on the difference between Psycho-Social Risk/Social-Psychological Risk. The conversation emerged as part of a week of sharing in SPoR and, Decebal prompted the discussion because ISO 45003 is being rolled out in Romania. The video discussion is here: https://vimeo.com/1194624036… Read More The Difference, Psycho-Social Risk/Social-Psychological Risk, A Video
The SPoR Convention is proceeding but due to rising costs of fuel and associated expenses, we have decided to conduct the program for just 2 days, with an option for a third day Semiotic Walk (including the Mint (where you can make your own coin), New War Memorial Atrium and winery). All details are here:… Read More Update Changes to SPoR Convention 14-16 September 2026