The Safety of Work

Nov 10 2024 126 ep. 45 mins 340
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Do you know the science behind what works and doesn’t work when it comes to keeping people safe in your organisation? Each week join Dr Drew Rae and Dr David Provan from the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University as they break down the latest safety research and provide you with practical management tips.

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Ep. 125: Does ChatGPT provide good safety advice?

Nov 10 2024 59 mins  
Today Drew and David scrutinize ChatGPT's ability to deliver safety recommendations, questioning the fairness of expectations placed on the AI and considering appropriate benchmarks for its performance. Their analysis is shaped by the framework of the article, “The Risks Of Using ChatGPT To Obtain Common Safety-Related Information And Advice” from the Journal of Safety Science

Ep. 124 Is safety a key value driver for business?

Sep 01 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, we dig into conflicting research, question the role of data, and offer practical insights on transforming safety from a compliance burden to a strategic asset. Instead of a research paper, we look into an upcoming Sept/Oct 2024 Harvard Business Review Workplace Health and Safety Magazine Article called "Safety Should Be a Performance Driver - It’s more than just

Ep. 123: Is risk a science or a feeling?

Aug 03 2024 59 mins  
Join us for an insightful exploration of the complex world of risk perception and decision-making, by examining the foundational work of Paul Slovic, whose groundbreaking research has significantly shaped our understanding of how humans evaluate risk. Through the lens of Slovic's influential 2004 paper "Risk as Analysis and Risk as Feelings," we uncover the intricate interplay betw

Ep. 122: What makes a good presentation?

Jul 21 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, David and Drew delve into what makes a good PowerPoint presentation. They explore the evolution of PowerPoint and its importance in modern business communication, referencing Associate Professor Mitch Ricketts' 2018 paper, "No More Bullet Points: Research-Based Tips for Better Presentations."

Ep. 121 Is safety good for business?

Jul 07 2024 45 mins  
Safety might not be the ‘golden goose’ for business success. We unpack the complexities of workplace safety and its true impact on business performance. In a thought-provoking 2020 paper by Mark Pagell and colleagues, the delicate balance between worker safety and organizational survival is investigated. Drew voices his skepticism about the assumed benefits of safety investment

Ep. 120: What does the literature say about safety professionals?

May 26 2024 60 mins  
Join us for a special episode where we navigate the intriguing world of safety professionals viewed through the lens of literature. Today, we celebrate Dr. David Provan’s first published paper, “Bureaucracy, influence and beliefs: A literature review of the factors shaping the role of a safety professional” by David J. Provan along with Sidney W.A. Dekker and Andrew J. Rae.

Ep. 119: Should we ask about contributors rather than causes?

Apr 28 2024 45 mins  
Listen in as we explore the ever-evolving field of accident investigation research, where the shift from pinpointing causes to understanding contributors is gaining traction.

Ep. 118 How should we account for technological accidents?

Apr 14 2024 49 mins  
Have you ever considered who shoulders the blame when technology fails us catastrophically? Today’s paper by Dr. Katherine Elizabeth Kenny, “Blaming Deadmen: Causes, Culprits, and Chaos in Accounting for Technological Accidents” examines the complex web of causes behind technological accidents. We examine the chilling case of the Waterfall rail tragedy, unraveling the layers

Ep. 117: Can digital twins help improve the safety of work?

Mar 31 2024 38 mins  
Could the key to transforming workplace safety lie within the realm of virtual reality? In today’s episode, we explore the exciting domain of digital twins—a technological marvel with the potential to overhaul how we approach operational safety across various industries.

Ep 116. Do audits improve the safety of work?

Mar 17 2024 36 mins  
Could what we perceive as the bedrock of workplace safety be merely an illusion? Safety audits are supposed to be our safeguard, but Ben Hutchinson, PhD student from the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University, is here to shatter some long-held beliefs. Ben is a National HSEQ Manager, Fatigue Specialist and Exercise Physiologist with a focus on adaptive and system prin