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This is a delegate led speaker session which was presented by Richard Coleman, General Manager OHS, Asciano, on 'Debate the truth or make an impact on safety.' American Philosopher William James once said: "Pragmatism asks its usual question. Grant an idea or belief to be true," it says, "what concrete difference will its being true make in anyone's actual life? How will the truth be realised? What experiences will be different from those which would obtain if the belief were false? What, in short, is the truth's cash-value in experiential terms?" Richard says that he often hears safety people debating the purity of truth but rarely the practical day to day experience of what will be different if one argument holds sway over the other. Think about the debates ISO 18001 versus AS4801, what practical life changing impact does risk assessment matrices have letters or numbers? Should they ascend or descend based on risk? Is it a SWMS or an SWI or a JSA? What matters is the change not the label, the tool or the process. Richard says that he fears for OHS leaders as a profession because we are losing the connection to lived experience of the front-line, we are spending more time debating the 'truth' not the impact. I want us to have a conversation about that. Looking at this presentation gives: - An opportunity to re-think what matters to us as a profession - Space to debate the underpinning philosophy of what we do - A bit of fun!
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Life of Brian, an angry Bear, Wikipedia, Coins, a debate, a Philosopher, an Email, some Random Thoughts, a Chart, and the French Revolution.
Richard ColemanGM Safety Asciano
You are all IndividualsBrian – Life of Brian – Monty Python
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The fact that the Great (x1000) Grandmother of this bear didn’t eat your Great (x 1000) Grandmother is part of the miracle that makes up the uniqueness of you.
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The main criteria for professionals include the following:
• Expert and specialized knowledge in field which one is practicing professionally.
• Excellent manual/practical and literary skills in relation to profession.
• High quality work
• A high standard of professional ethics, behaviour and work activities while carrying out one's profession
• Reasonable work morale and motivation.
• Appropriate treatment of relationships with colleagues.
• A professional is an expert who is a master in a specific field.
Definition – sourced and then edited from Wikipedia
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Responsibilities & Accountabilities
No risk management & contractor mgt!!!
+ = Delay
Pragmatism asks its usual question.
"Grant an idea or belief to be true,"
it says, "what concrete difference
will its being true make in anyone's
actual life? How will the truth be
realized? What experiences will be
different from those which would
obtain if the belief were false? What,
in short, is the truth's cash-value in
experiential terms?”William James - Philosopher
From: Hands, Peter Sent: Tuesday, 29 January 2013 5:51 PM To: Coleman, Richard Subject: Richard as mentioned at the Coal QBR last Friday, I have become aware that the we are proposing to change the current 6 x 6 risk assessment matrix to an alpha numeric 6 x 6 matrix, see attached documents. Plus the new standard also proposes to change the definition / guidelines as to how to assess the risks in terms of likelihood and consequences. Not sure what is driving these changes could you please shed some light on where this has come from. numerical ranking of risk is practiced widely and I see the alpha numeric approach confusing. Also the proposed guide is less specific then the current tool, hence less user friendly. The document titled Risk Management Standard final is the proposed document, the HIRAC document contains the current assessment matrix. Your thoughts, regards Peter
A Challenge For Pragmatism
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Create real practical tangible changes to work that result in less people getting hurt or sick
Culture?
Bigger text...
Is behaviour tangible?
Contractors
What about ‘zero harm’?
What else could you be other than human?
Why ‘real’ & ‘practical’
Sustainability?
Have you ever implemented something that made no difference and you were the cause?
Have you ever debated process content that makes no or little difference to end users?
Have you ever stuck to your guns because you’ve been ‘right’ but in hindsight it didn’t matter?
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Extent of Implementation
Max
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risk
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You need both effective controls & effective implementation to make a difference
Stop focussing on the minutiae of the control and think about implementation
• Remember that I’m a change agent• I implement with deep interest• Search for simple solutions• Know that I’m a leader not just a facilitator• Develop self-awareness• Own the outcomes not just the process• Work all statements so they fit the acronym• Never give up seeking opportunities to be pragmatic
Manifesto
