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    Paradoxical Safety Leadership: How to Lead Safety When Priorities Collide

    Paradoxical safety leadership helps leaders weigh safety and production trade-offs consciously. Insights from a myosh Academy webinar with New View Safety.
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    October 9, 2026

    Stop Colouring, Start Controlling: Making Risk Assessments Actually Reduce Risk

    Most risk assessments just colour the box green. Mark Alston shares 5 practical ways to make risk assessments actually reduce risk.
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    October 8, 2026

    Safe work is for life: Making National Safe Work Month count beyond October

    National Safe Work Month 2026 is a chance to review risks, strengthen controls and build safer workplaces all year round.

    October 7, 2026

    Why IRAP Assessment Matters When Choosing a Technology Provider

    IRAP assessment demonstrates a provider’s commitment to security through independent scrutiny, evidence and ongoing improvement.

    September 29, 2026

    Starting Safe: Giving Young Workers the Training and Experience They Need

    Young workers need more than induction. Ongoing training, supervision and experience help build safer skills for the future.

    September 21, 2026

    Small Incidents, Big Insights: Why Safety Leaders Should Pay Attention to Small Data

    Small incidents can reveal early warning signs before serious harm occurs. Learn why small safety data matters and how better reporting can improve prevent

    The Hidden Cost of Spreadsheet-Based Safety Management

    Spreadsheets may seem like a simple way to manage safety, but hidden costs can appear in reporting, accountability, versioning, audits, and decision-making

    PFAS and the Risk of “Safe Enough”: Why HSE Leaders Must Keep Re-Testing Assumptions

    PFAS shows why HSE leaders must keep reviewing legacy risks, old assumptions and controls once considered “safe enough.”

    More Than 400 Serious Claims a Day: Why Critical Controls Need to Be Visible

    Safe Work Australia’s latest WHS data shows why organisations need stronger visibility over critical controls before serious harm occurs.

    Effective Briefing and Debriefing Techniques for Team Success

    Why most workplace debriefs fail — and the brief and debrief framework two former combat pilots use to build high-performing safety teams.

    Near Misses: The Safety Data Organisations Still Underuse

    How near miss trends can reveal weak signals before serious incidents occur

    The Practice of Wise Leadership: Why Awareness Is the Master Skill Modern Leaders Can't Afford to Skip

    Discover how conscious leadership helps HSEQ leaders build trust, improve conversations, and strengthen safety culture.

    14 Ways to Boost Your HSEQ Performance

    Improve HSEQ performance with 14 practical strategies. Find the software and mobile tools needed to manage and refine workplace safety processes.

    Chemical Exposure Limits Are Changing: Why Workplaces Should Act Before the Rules Catch Up

    Australia is reviewing exposure limits for nine hazardous chemicals. Learn what PCBUs should know about chemical risk, monitoring and controls.

    IRAP and the Future of Cyber Assurance in Australia

    Learn why Australian companies are paying more attention to IRAP, and why it matters for businesses working with government and high-assurance clients.

    How Safety Leaders Can Use AI Without Losing Trust

    AI is reshaping safety management. This article shows how leaders can use it to improve insight without losing trust or accountability.

    7 Common Mistakes When Using a Risk Assessment Matrix

    A risk assessment matrix is only effective when it is used correctly. This article outlines seven common mistakes that can weaken risk management and share

    Understanding ADHD in the Workplace: Designing for Success

    Learn how to address ADHD in the workplace effectively. Discover strategies to create a supportive environment that promotes productivity and well-being

    Burnout as a Safety Risk: What Happens Before the Claim

    Burnout is a growing workplace safety risk. Learn how to identify early signs, understand capacity vs workload, and manage psychosocial hazards proactively

    Demystifying SIL, SIS & SIF in Control Systems Engineering

    Confused by SIL, SIS, and SIF? Learn how these functional safety concepts connect in control systems engineering with real IEC 61511 process examples.

    Practical AI for Safety: How myosh Turns Better Data into Better Decisions

    See how myosh uses practical AI to turn better safety data into clearer insights, smarter decisions, and stronger risk management.