As of today all workplaces in Singapore are covered under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. What is the impact of the extension of coverage? It means that practically all employers have a duty under the Act to protect its workers.

Communication skills of front-line leaders, or supervisors are critical in occupational safety and health. There has not been a lot of focus on this aspect because front line leaders are typically stronger with actions than words. One of the areas for improvement is the ability to give clear instructions.

Risk matrix is a commonly used tool in risk assessment to assist companies in determining the risk levels of hazards. Due to its simplicity, the use of risk matrix is very widespread to the extent that some people assume that risk matrix is the only way to conduct risk assessment! However, risk matrix has plenty of limitations.

A game I created based on John Morecroft’s Fish and Ships model

http://forio.com/simulate/simulation/yangmianggoh/fish-and-ships

Have fun… will develop something on safety one day.

I have recently published an article on the application of systems thinking concepts in accident analysis. The article is published in Safety Science available via ScienceDirect. The paper includes a discussion on the Bellevue fire in Western Australia.

Anyone interested in the article can contact me.

Take a look at this: http://aviation-safety.net/news/newsitem.php?id=2134

Interesting doctoral thesis that indicates that criminal actions against pilots or air traffic controllers can be damaging to flight safety as a whole.