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# CNB Safe

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- [A LESSON IN CYBER SAFETY](https://cnbsafe.com.au/a-lesson-in-cyber-safety/) - An Important Update on Our Social Media Security At CNB Safe, we spend our days talking about physical safety and mental health in the workplace. However, we recently faced a different kind of safety challenge that we want to share with you. Late last year, the CNB Safe and Woody the Safety Block Facebook pages
- [BRINGING REAL-WORLD SAFETY & DISABILITY INCLUSION TO VCE VM STUDENTS](https://cnbsafe.com.au/bringing-real-world-safety-disability-inclusion-to-vce-vm-students/) - For many Year 11 and 12 students, "Workplace Safety" feels like a series of posters and checklists and disability is an "unknown world”, where they see the wheelchair but they don’t understand the daily reality or the person behind it. But for James Wood (known to many as "Woody the Safety Bloke"), it’s a life-changing
- [WOODY...30 YEARS LATER](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-30-years-later/) - By James Wood Thirty (30) years ago (1996), I received a phone call from someone asking me if I would do a TV commercial for WorkCover (now WorkSafe).At the time, I was working for a floor covering company, not earning much, so when they told me they would pay me, I said "Yes".Little did I
- [CNB SAFE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/cnb-safe-christmas-message-2025/) - As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you and wish everyone a happy, safe and well-deserved Christmas break. In this video, you’ll hear short messages from our speakers as they reflect on the year, share their Christmas wishes and pass on their appreciation for the people
- [THE POWER OF LIVED EXPERIENCE:  WHY REAL STORIES CREATE REAL CHANGE](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-power-of-lived-experience-why-real-stories-create-real-change/) - In workplaces across Australia, we talk a lot about safety and mental health. We have policies, training, posters and toolbox talks — all designed to remind people to look after themselves and each other. But sometimes, despite all of that, the message doesn’t quite stick. That’s where a lived experience motivational speaker can make all
- [POWER TOOLS AREN’T TOYS](https://cnbsafe.com.au/power-tools-arent-toys/) - By Michael Weston Today I was reading about the statistics in relation to serious injuries to workers in Australia when operating angle grinders, particularly hand-held grinders. Whilst looking more into the finer details, I came across this incident that occurred earlier this year in Australia. The article was about a 71-year-old worker that was seriously
- [WHY WE NEED TO REPORT NEAR MISSES](https://cnbsafe.com.au/why-we-need-to-report-near-misses/) - (No matter how small you think it is) By Alan Newey Over my 15 years on site (back when I still had two arms), I reckon it’s safe to say I had around 150 near misses. From a nip on my gloves, to my hair being too close to high-speed rollers, a bit of skin
- [FINDING BALANCE BEYOND WORK](https://cnbsafe.com.au/finding-balance-beyond-work/) - By Michelle Rath After a recent holiday in New Zealand, I was reminded just how important it is to truly practice work–life balance.Going on holiday is one thing—but how do we maintain that sense of balance amid the distractions of everyday life? As I’ve recently semi-retired, I’m loving the chance to slow down, take my
- [NATIONAL SAFE WORK MONTH 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/national-safe-work-month-2025/) - For the CNB Safe Speakers & Team the months leading up to October - and October itself - are our busiest time of the year. This year, with Safe Work Australia's theme being "𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗯, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆", our speakers traveled across the countryside to share their emotive safety messages with everyone. To every organisation
- [2026 SAFETY PLANNING](https://cnbsafe.com.au/2026-safety-planning/) - TRANSFORM COMPLIANCE INTO CULTURE As we enter the final three months of 2025, the most successful companies are already finalising their strategies for the year ahead. Have you locked in your 2026 Safety Plan yet? Safety is often treated as a compliance checklist—a necessary evil of regulations and rules. But we know it’s much more
- [FATIGUE IS A SILENT HAZARD](https://cnbsafe.com.au/fatigue-is-a-silent-hazard/) - By Michael Weston In my time as a leader, I’ve been involved in many incident investigations where the contributing factor was fatigue. Fatigue is more than just feeling tired after a long day—it’s a serious and often overlooked hazard that affects our Safety, Health and Performance. It creeps in quietly without warning and can have
- [ONE CHOICE CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING](https://cnbsafe.com.au/one-choice-can-change-everything/) - By Michael Weston In every workplace, the decisions we make may be big or small. These decisions can shape not only our own safety but also the safety and wellbeing of our mates at work. Choosing to wear protective equipment, follow procedures and speak up when something doesn’t look right may feel routine but these
- [R U OK Day?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/r-u-ok-day/) - By Michael Weston Today is R U OK Day Well it's that time of the year again when we raise Mental Health Awareness across Australia by having R U OK Day events at work. It's such a great event to remind us all that there will be days where we are not feeling so great
- [Living with a Brain Injury: A Story of Resilience and Awareness](https://cnbsafe.com.au/living-with-a-brain-injury-a-story-of-resilience-and-awareness/) - By Michael Weston When we think of injuries, we often picture something visible—a broken arm, a limp, a scar. So, what happens when the injury is invisible? What if it's your brain that's been hurt? This is the reality for over 700,000 people living with a brain injury in Australia today. Brain injuries can change
- [How far would you go for Safety?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/how-far-would-you-go-for-safety/) - Recently I was invited to share my story with NRW employees in WA. I was speaking to the site manager and he explained that they were pulling everyone off the job for a safety meeting with a variety of different speakers.It was explained to me that they would only need me for about 60 minutes.
- [I WISH I COULD...](https://cnbsafe.com.au/i-wish-i-could/) - … see my kids have their Dad again. Dr Lana Cormie… have my brain function as it once did. Michael Weston… hold things with my right hand. Alan Newey… hug my son again. Michelle Rath… walk again. James Wood - 'Woody' 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵? www.cnbsafe.com.auinfo@cnbsafe.com.au
- [Woody’s Words - Week 54 - When do we change](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-54-change/) - Woody the Safety Bloke is in school holiday mode and it got him thinking...when do we change? When is it not cool to do some things... Good day everyone. Woody again. School holidays in Victoria this month, so I took my daughter and a couple of friends, up to the local skate park. Hey, Annie.
- [Woody’s Words - Week 55 - Waiting on a plane](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-55-waiting-plane/) - Woody the Safety Bloke spends a lot of time on planes. How much longer does he spend on a plane that the average person? Hey, everyone. Woody here. This is a sneaky Woody's words. I am sitting on the plane and I am the first on. That's pretty cool, because at the moment I've got
- [Woody’s Words - Week 56 - Changing a Tyre](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-56-changing-tyre/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows you how he moves, pumps up and lift a car tyre... Good day everyone. Woody again. I got a flat tire in my trailer. Now, I was going to show you me taking it off, but there was too much swearing. So, I would have had to have the beeper
- [Woody’s Words - Week 57 - Be Careful Where you Park - Safety Talks - Safety Videos](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-57-careful-park-safety-talks-safety-videos/) - Woody the Safety Bloke & Safety Annie highlight the impact parking in disabled spaces has. Hey everyone, Woody again. Hey listen, I just come up to local shopping center with my daughter, (say hi Annie). Annie: Hi. Anyhow, that's my car parked over there, in the wheelchair spot. But look what's parked next to me
- [Woody’s Words - Week 58 - Embarrassing??](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-58-embarrassing/) - Woody the Safety Bloke is at Melbourne Airport showing you the airline wheelchairs!! Good day everyone. Woody again. Hey listen I am in the airport at Melbourne. So at any minute now there could be announcement - come over the PA. So I am going to have to pause videoing. But I just wanted to
- [Woody’s Words - Week 59 - Lifting a Tub](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-59-lifting-tub/) - Hi everyone. Woody here. I wanted to show something. I am doing a bit of work in my shed and I had to get a power lead out of one of my tubs. So I've got the tub down, no problems at all. Gravity is wonderful, but I've got to put this tub back up
- [Woody’s Words - Week 60 - I Miss my Bikes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-60-miss-bikes/) - Woody the Safety Bloke really misses his motorbikes! Good day everyone. Woody here. One of things I try to share with people is that there's a lot of things that I can't do, that I wished I could still do. One of them is my bikes. Now, I am just in a car park, a
- [Woody’s Words - Week 61 - Woody is NOT Happy!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-61-woody-not-happy/) - Woody the Safety Bloke is NOT Happy!! He is over hotels saying they are accessible when they are NOT..... Good day everyone. Woody here. This week I am up Hunter valley and I'm working for a company but that's irrelevant. I am bit angry at the moment so you're going to have to excuse me if
- [Woody’s Words - Week 62 - Stuck at the Airport](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-62-stuck-airport/) - Woody’s Words - Week 62 - Stuck at the Airport Woody the Safety Bloke is stuck at the airport. What so you do when they can't get you on the plane? Hi everyone, Woody again. I am not sure if you can hear this, but I'm at the airport; Friday afternoon. I am in Newcastle,
- [Woody’s Words - Week 63 - What the @#*& is that!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-63/) - Woody the Safety Bloke gets personal.... Chats about how some people have to go to the loo after an accident. Good day everyone, Woody here again. Got a strange one for you today, and probably a little bit embarrassed to share this one with you today, but one of the things that I didn't know
- [Woody’s Words - Week 64 - It’s not like buying a new pair of thongs!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-64-not-like-buying-new-pair-thongs/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks wheelchairs.... What happens when it breaks? P.S. Blooper - Language alert!! And spelling error.... Good day everyone, Woody here. Just doing a bit of maintenance on one of my spare wheelchairs. It got me thinking that there's really not much that I can do without relying on a piece of
- [Woody’s Words - Week 66 - Anniversaries](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-66-anniversaries/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shares the anniversary of his accident!! A date and time he will never forget. Good day everyone; Woody again. Hey listen, something a little bit different this week. Anniversaries or significant dates in our lives. I mean most of us, we like to celebrate anniversaries or happy time. You think about birthdays, wedding
- [Woody’s Words - Week 65 - Say Something!!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-65-say-something/) - Woody the Safety Bloke is challenged about his own safety. Sometimes even safety people need to be questioned...don't be afraid to SAY SOMETHING!! Hi everyone, Woody again. I just want to share something that happened the other day. I was at my shed and making a little-- anyhow, it doesn't matter what I'm making, but
- [Woody’s Words - Week 67 - Darts Anyone?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-67-darts-anyone/) - Woody the Safety Bloke set up his new dart board in the man-shed. What do you think maybe the problem? Good day everyone. Woody again, welcome to my little man cave. It has started to look pretty good. A couple of weeks ago, me and my young bloke, we decided that we're going to mount
- [Woody’s Words - Week 68 - Wish I could walk 200m](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-68-wish-walk-200m/) - Woody the Safety Bloke wishes he could walk.... Especially when his wife says she might drive 200m!!! Good day everyone! Woody again. School holidays here at the moment and one of our neighbors has gone away for a couple of days, and we offered to look after their dogs at their place. So I pretty
- [Woody’s Words - Week 69 - Take it for a Test Drive](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-69-take-test-drive/) - Woody the Safety Bloke bought a new car. But can he take it for a test drive? Hi everyone, Woody again, hey look at this, my new little toy, I've been looking for one of them for a while so it's my next little project and I'll do a little bits and pieces to it
- [Woody’s Words - Week 70 - Up the Driveway](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-70-driveway/) - Woody the Safety Bloke & Safety Annie go up the driveway. Sometimes I need to get help just to get out of my house!! Good day everyone, Woody again and I've got my little mate with me this time. Safety Annie. Hey listen, we bought a new house a while ago and I didn't think
- [Woody’s Words - Week 71 - Changing the Oil](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-71-changing-oil/) - Woody the Safety Bloke changes the oil on his car. Check out how he gets under the bonnet... Hey everyone, its Woody again, beautiful weather this weekend in Melbourne, catching up on a few things around the house, I've been away most of this month, decided to do an oil change on my car and
- [Woody’s Words - Week 72 - On Dirt Man’s Boat](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-72-dirt-mans-boat/) - Woody the Safety Bloke gets out on the water in a speed boat. See how he has to get out of the boat... Thanks to Dirt Man!! Hi everyone, it's woody again, just being out on my mates boat for the day and had a good time on the boat but just want to show
- [Woody’s Words - Week 73 - Hot Weather Tips](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-73-hot-weather-tips/) - Woody the Safety Bloke comes to you from the Tanami Desert. Timely reminder with some hot weather reminders... Good day everyone, its Woody again, hey listen this week I'm coming to you from the Tanami desert in the Northern Territory. I'm doing some work for a mine site up here, it's been a good week but
- [Woody’s Words - Week 74 - Why I do This](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-74/) - Woody the Safety Bloke Shares why he share his story to 1000's of people every year. Good day everyone, its Woody here, hey one of the things that people ask me when I go out to a work place to share my story is why do I do these talks, you know, why do I
- [Woody’s Words - Week 75 - What Safety is really about!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-75-safety-really/) - Woody the Safety Bloke and Safety Annie talk about being safe at Christmas time. There is really only one reason for safety...and it is all about family & friends. Woody: Hey everybody, this is Annie, say hi Annie, hello. Listen, I just wanted to give you a little bit of a different take on what safety
- [Woody’s Words - Week 76 - Get OFF your Phone](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-76-get-off-phone/) - Woody the Safety Bloke and Safety Annie remind us about not using your mobile phone in the car. Make a commitment to yourself...Get OFF your Mobile. Hi everyone, this is Safety Annie and this is Rudy Rudolph and this is Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer and I've got a special message, please don't use your mobile
- [Woody’s Words - Week 77 - Safe Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-77-safe-christmas/) - Woody the Safety Bloke wishes you all a Safe Christmas and a Happy New Year Good day everyone, its Woody here for the final time for 2018. I just wanted to take a minute to wish you all a really happy and fun time of year, whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I do, I
- [Woody’s Words - Week 78 - What is Woody’s Words?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-78-woodys-words/) - Woody the Safety Bloke reminds you why he does Woody's Words and lets the new people know what it is all about. Good day everyone, its Woody here, happy 2018. Hey listen, we've had a lot of new people join me on Woody's Words so I just wanted to take a quick minute or so
- [Woody's Words - Behind the Wheel - Old vs New](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-behind-the-wheel-old-vs-new/) - Woody comes to you from his 1971 Holden HG Kingswood Old vs New..... are we engineering involvement out of the things we do? Do you prefer the old way of doing things? Or are you happy to do less for the same result?
- [Woody's Words - Woody Washing the Car](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-woody-washing-the-car/) - Have you ever thought about some of the thins you take for granted? And how you might cope if you had to do things 'differently'? Watch how Woody washes the car in this time lapse video.
- [Woody gives the thumbs up to BHP South Flank Project Mulla Mulla Camp](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-gives-the-thumbs-up-to-bhp-south-flank-project-mulla-mulla-camp/) - Woody here... I spent the last couple of days at the Mulla Mulla Village in Western Australia. This accommodation facility houses workers and contractors for BHP's South Flank project. Happy to report that it’s probably the best mine site village that I’ve ever stayed in. Tim Day & Fiona Vines the Mulla Mulla Village passes
- [Safety Talks - Safety Video - Woody’s Words - Towels too High](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-talks-safety-video-woodys-words-towels-too-high/) - Effin Hotel Dramas I’m like a broken record with this one but I had another I had another issue with a hotel this month. Firstly there was no place to park the car and get in to check in. The driveway was on a fairly steep driveway and pretty awkward to get my chair out
- [Woody and Safety Annie Virus Message](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-and-safety-annie-virus-message/) - Woody the Safety Bloke and Safety Annie talk about the Corona Virus and how you don't want to get hurt right now. The message from them both is to STAY HOME!
- [Safety Month is Every Month](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-month-is-every-month/) - Why do we have a Safety Month? October in Australia is National Safe Work Month and SafeWork Australia say it is “A time to commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians.” And whilst I fundamentally agree with the concept I struggle with the issue that we need a particular time or period
- [REAL PET FOOD COMPANY SITE VISITS 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/real-pet-food-company-site-visits-2025/) - By James Wood Earlier this year I was contacted by Megan McGhie from Real Pet Food (RPF). Meg was enquiring about how a Safety Speaker might work with their Australian and New Zealand operations to help them improve their Safety Performance. The interesting thing about our initial discussion was that Meg and her team were
- [International Men's Day 19th November 2024](https://cnbsafe.com.au/international-mens-day-19th-november-2024/) - By Michael Weston International Men's Day is set aside to recognise and celebrate men's various achievements and contributions worldwide. International Men's Day is also a day set aside to collaborate towards achieving shared objectives applied equally to men and boys irrespective of age, ability, social background, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, religious belief, and relationship status.
- [NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/national-volunteer-week-2025/) - By Michael Weston The 19th - 25th May marks this year's National Volunteers Week. It is a time to both celebrate those who volunteer their time to help others and also raise awareness on how others can also volunteer in a space they are passionate about. Volunteering, to me, is more than just giving time—it's
- [WOODY VISITS CHEP](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-visits-chep/) - By James Wood ✔️ 659KM✔️ 8 Site Visits✔️ Over 200 attendees✔️ 1 HSE Advisor who sat in on all sessions This was my week visiting most of the Melbourne CHEP pallet & container sites. I love it when a business commits to the safety of its employees by showing them the real impact of getting
- [International Workers' Memorial Day](https://cnbsafe.com.au/world-day-for-safety-health-at-work-workers-memorial-day/) - By Dr Lana Cormie The 28th April is International Workers Memorial Day. On this day, people gather across the world to honour our fallen workers. It is a dark day - one where we hear the names read out of the workers lost over the past 12 months. These names join the countless others who
- [DON'T LOSE YOUR SAFETY FOCUS](https://cnbsafe.com.au/dont-lose-your-safety-focus/) - By Michael Weston It's that time again where Easter is upon us. For many, it's a time to catch up with family and friends which may include taking advantage of the long weekend or school holidays to get away for a few days or longer. Speaking from experience of leading large teams, the lead-up to
- [APRIL 2025 SPECIAL OFFER](https://cnbsafe.com.au/april-2025-special-offer/) - ACCESS THIS SPECIAL OFFER HERE
- [THE IRONY OF SAFETY](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-irony-of-safety/) - By Michael Weston The Irony of Safety: How We Prioritise Workplace Safety but Neglect Road Safety It’s a common scenario: we spend hours in our workplace ensuring that every safety measure is in place. We wear hard hats, buckle up and follow strict protocols. Our workplaces are designed with safety as a priority—whether it’s ergonomic
- [ANNIVERSARY](https://cnbsafe.com.au/anniversary/) - Anniversaries are often linked to joyous milestones - like a wedding. But for some, an anniversary serves as a reminder of an incident that altered their lives forever. This is the reality our speakers face year after year. We asked them to share how they navigate that day - the one that changed everything. MICHELLE
- [INTENTIONS FOR 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/intentions-for-2025/) - As we begin a new year with a clean slate, we're often asked about our intentions, resolutions, goals, or wishes—whatever term resonates most with you. The dictionary defines a New Year’s resolution as... "a firm decision made on New Year’s Eve or Day to do or refrain from doing something over the course of the
- [STAY SAFE, START SAFE 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/stay-safe-start-safe-2025/) - As we embark on a fresh start in 2025, let's prioritise workplace safety and make it the main intention for the year ahead. WHY SAFETY MATTERS Workplace safety isn't just about regulations and compliance; it's about valuing the well-being of every single employee. As safety professionals you know that a safe and healthy work environment
- [YEAR IN REVIEW 2024](https://cnbsafe.com.au/year-in-review-2024/) - CNB Safe would like to extend our gratitude for inviting our speakers into your workplaces throughout 2024. It is always a privilege to connect and share with real people and organisations that are genuine about safety and mental health and protecting each other. We hope our sessions provided insight and sparked valuable conversations that are
- [REFLECTIONS FROM 2024](https://cnbsafe.com.au/reflections-from-2024/) - As we approach the end of another year, we took a moment to ask our speakers to share their thoughts and reflections from 2024.​Their insights paint a picture of growth, ​the power of making a difference,​ gratitude and resilience. These reflections remind us of the power of connection and the incredible potential of shared experiences.
- [INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOLE WITH DISABILITY](https://cnbsafe.com.au/international-day-of-peole-with-disability/) - 3RD DECEMBER 2024 I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. Today is the International Day of People With Disability (IDPWD), and my understanding is that it is a day where we promote community understanding, awareness and acceptance of people with disability (PWD). As a PWD, I can understand why we need a day like
- ['A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT' IS A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE AND RIGHT AT WORK](https://cnbsafe.com.au/a-safe-and-healthy-working-environment-is-a-fundamental-principle-and-right-at-work/) - The International Labour Organisation (ILO), established in 1919 with Australia as a founding member, has long been at the forefront of promoting workplace safety and implementing global standards. In June 2022, during the international ILO conference, a landmark decision was made—hailed as the most significant advancement in workers' rights in 25 years. The ILO adopted 'a
- [NATIONAL SAFE WORK MONTH 2024](https://cnbsafe.com.au/national-safe-work-month-2024/) - For the CNB Safe Speakers & Team the months leading up to October - and October itself - are our busiest time of the year. This year, with Safe Work Australia's theme being "Safety is Everyone's Business", our speakers traveled across the countryside to share their emotive safety messages with everyone. To every organisation that
- [MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS MATTER](https://cnbsafe.com.au/meaningful-connections-matter/) - By Michael Weston Thursday, 10th October 2024 is World Mental Health Day, a day of global focus on our Mental Health. This year in Australia, our theme is Meaningful Connections Matter. We have known for decades that having human connection in our lives is important; however, it wasn’t until the world was left feeling exposed
- [What is Safety?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-is-safety/) - Woody's Perspective Have a listen to what I think safety is all about. It doesn't have to be hard or complicated, it's actually quite simple!
- [WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME TO MANAGE YOUR WORK LIFE BALANCE?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-do-you-do-in-your-spare-time-to-manage-your-work-life-balance/) - What is Work Life Balance? ‘Work-life balance is typically defined as the amount of time you spend doing your job versus the amount of time you spend doing what's important to you outside of work, whether that is with loved ones or pursuing personal interests and hobbies.’ Achieving a good work life balance means finding
- [WINTER](https://cnbsafe.com.au/winter/) - WINTER & ME By Michelle Rath So we are in the final weeks of winter, and I am reminded that my health can certainly be delicate, more so this time of the year than any other.All of my life I have suffered from Asthma and Bronchitis.I remember as a child, I frequently had bouts in
- [THEY DON'T ACT LIKE ME](https://cnbsafe.com.au/they-dont-act-like-me/) - By Michael Weston Brain Injury Awareness Week is upon us again this year between the 19th - 25th August and I thought it would be worthwhile sharing a little bit about how I have learnt to live a happy life with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). In 2013, I sustained a brain injury from a
- [EMOTIONAL SAFETY](https://cnbsafe.com.au/emotional-safety/) - By Michael Weston Can our emotions cloud our judgement when it comes to the safety and wellbeing of ourselves and of our loved ones? Recently, my wife Donna and I found ourselves asking this very question. We decided that we were going to downsize and purchase an apartment close to the city of Perth in
- [WHAT ARE THINGS PEOPLE OFTEN OVERLOOK WHEN SOMEONE GETS HURT?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-are-things-people-often-overlook-when-someone-gets-hurt/) - ‘What are things people often overlook when someone gets hurt?’ While the incident itself is always the primary focus when it occurs, it is often the aftermath and overlooked factors that can have significant long-term impacts. CNB Speakers shed light on aspects that are frequently neglected following a workplace incident, such as the realisation that
- [Life After Loss - Donna Weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/life-after-loss-donna-weston/) - Workplace incidents are more than just statistics or distant tragedies you hear about on the news, they’re a real risk to everyday work life and should be treated as such. These workplace incidents harm far more than those directly affected – it’s felt among their friends, family, community and colleagues. Life after loss isn’t as
- [Speaker Spotlight - Michelle Rath](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speaker-spotlight-michelle-rath/) - In 2023 we saw 173 workers were killed at work in Australia (Safework Australia) but these are far more than just statistics. Each one of these instances involve a ripple effect of tragedy and loss across the individuals friends, community, colleagues, and family. Life after loss isn’t as simple as ‘moving on’, it’s about the
- [WHAT WE WISH WE HAD KNOWN BEFORE THE INCIDENT](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-we-wish-we-had-known-before-the-incident/) - Hindsight. Understanding an event or situation only after it has happened. This is often filled with a sense of regret and unfortunate clarity of our past experiences and choices. For many, it’s centred around a singular action in the workplace. For others, it may represent years of workplace risks and what we take for granted.In
- [The Safety Guru Podcast with James Wood](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-safety-guru-podcast-with-eric-michrowski/) - James Wood was recently invited to speak with Eric Michrowski, also known as The Safety Guru.Eric and Propulo Consulting are a global business who are working to transform safety culture around the world and our podcast chat took place in online between Toronto and Melbourne. If you have a few minutes have a listen to
- [Women and Workplace Health & Safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/women-and-workplace-health-safety/) - Behind every workplace initiative and safety measure lies a wealth of diverse experiences and perspectives, each contributing to the overall mission of improving the wellbeing of individuals in the workplace. In this month's blog we want to shine a spotlight on two of our speakers and the initiatives they have made on workplace health and
- [It Hurts to educate students](https://cnbsafe.com.au/it-hurts-to-educate-students/) - Proud moment here.... Just wanted to share.Some of you may know that during lockdown I wrote a short book called "12 Reasons Not To Get Hurt at Work". It was supposed to be an informative no BS look into some of the ways that my injury has changed my life.It's been going great with some
- [Speaker Spotlight - Dr Lana Cormie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speaker-spotlight-dr-lana-cormie/) - On March 21, 2018, a workplace incident occurred on a worksite in Delacombe, Victoria. Unaware of the unfolding events, Lana didn’t think much of the rescue helicopter flying by her work that day. After failed attempts to contact her husband, Charlie, Lana’s concern deepened. Lana came to realise that the helicopter was for her husband
- [A Year In Review](https://cnbsafe.com.au/a-year-in-review/) - Join us in celebrating the milestones and successes we've achieved together this year! Check our "2023: A Year in Review" video and relive the moments that made this year truly special.
- [Safety Never Takes a Holiday](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-never-takes-a-holiday/) - Safety Never Takes a Holiday: A Seasonal Reminder to Protect What Matters Most Another holiday season is upon us, bringing a whirlwind of joy, festivities, and the much-anticipated time spent with loved ones. However, amidst the celebration, it's crucial to keep safety at the forefront of our minds, especially in the workplace. Our CNB Safe
- [A Powerful Personal Story That Redefines Workplace Safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/a-powerful-personal-story-that-redefines-workplace-safety/) - We are excited to warmly welcome Dr Lana Cormie, the latest addition to the CNB Safe team, whose compelling story is reshaping workplace safety.
- [Because Safety Is Still Human](https://cnbsafe.com.au/because-safety-is-still-human/) - It's easy to overlook the significance of national safety initiatives. We delve into the timeless relevance of initiatives like National Safe Work Month
- [From Silence to Safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/from-silence-to-safety/) - Navigating mental health disclosure in the workplace As the spotlight on mental health in the workplace continues to shine brighter, especially with initiatives like R U OK Day, the importance of addressing mental health issues is inseparable from the broader context of workplace health and safety in Australia. Employees struggling with mental health issues may
- [Safety Starts at Home: How Family Bonds Shape Workplace Decisions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-starts-at-home-how-family-bonds-shape-workplace-decisions/) - In our August 2023 edition of our monthly newsletter Wheels in Motion, CNB Safe Speaker Michael Weston helped us explore the links between risky behaviours and how we might change mindsets by connecting safety to family. Woody shares his thoughts on the Us Against Them conflict from our latest eBook Safety by Perspective, and we
- [Launching our newest eBook!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/launching-our-newest-ebook/) - Our July 2023 edition of Wheels in Motion launched our latest eBook, 'Safety, by Perspective' to our database. A FREE download, the eBook uses CNB Safe's unique position between management and workers, to shine a light on the workplace conflicts that impact our safety at work. You can view the full newsletter below, or subscribe
- [Connecting the Dots: Understanding Risky Behaviours and Cultivating a Safer Workplace](https://cnbsafe.com.au/connecting-the-dots-understanding-risky-behaviours-and-cultivating-a-safer-workplace/) - By Michael Weston In my past life as a team-leader, it was always important for me to understand why a team member would take a risk at work. For a long time, I could never understand why a person would expose themselves to personal injury or jeopardise the safety of workmates as a result of
- [Introducing 'Safety, by Perspective'](https://cnbsafe.com.au/introducing-safety-by-perspective/) - Uncover Workplace Conflict Solutions for a Safer Tomorrow At CNB Safe, we believe that safety is not just a priority but a shared responsibility. We understand that workplace conflicts can sometimes pose challenges to maintaining a safe and secure environment. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our latest eBook, 'Safety, by Perspective'. It's your go-to
- [Put Safety Where it Belongs in FY 2024!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/put-safety-where-it-belongs-infy-2024/) - NEW FINANCIAL YEAR OFFER The first 20 workplaces to book any CNB Safe speaker during the month of July 2023 (to take place between July - December 2023) will receive a FREE copy of CHOICES* - The James Wood Story (Digital Download) Package, valued at $1980! Book your session with Woody, Alan, Michael or Michelle to receive your copy of
- [The immeasurable toll of workplace incidents](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-immeasurable-toll-of-workplace-incidents/) - "Humans are not replaceable objects; their value surpasses any financial measurement." - Michael Weston, CNB Safe Speaker June's Wheels in Motion newsletter looks at the true cost of a workplace incident, beyond the dollars and cents. We've also included a bumper New Financial Year Offer for the first 20 customers that book a session in July
- [Book Your Safety Speaker Today](https://cnbsafe.com.au/book-your-safety-speaker-today/) - Our May 2023 Wheels In Motion newsletter is a personal invitation from Woody to the friends and followers to book a safety speaker session. As the end of the financial year approaches in Australia, businesses need to make the most of their budgets and what better way to do that than by working towards creating
- [The Hidden Toll of Workplace Safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-hidden-toll-of-workplace-safety/) - No matter how impressive, CNB Safe understands that workplace safety goes beyond just numbers. Safe Work Australia’s report, "Safer, healthier, wealthier: The economic value of reducing work-related injuries and illnesses," defines the financial impact of workplace incidents, but it's crucial to recognise the unquantifiable costs that affect individuals, families, and communities in profound ways. Our
- [Gimme a Reason!!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/gimme-a-reason/) - I was ten foot tall & bulletproof………. Until I rolled a vehicle on a mine site & got thrown out! I snapped my back & crushed my spinal cord & for over twenty years now I’ve been getting around in a wheelchair! Since my accident I have often reflected on the CHOICES that I made
- [Book a Safety Speaker Session Before EOFY](https://cnbsafe.com.au/book-a-safety-speaker-session-before-eofy/) - As the end of the financial year approaches in Australia, businesses must make the most of their budgets. What better way to do that than by working towards creating a safer and healthier workplace? When you book a CNB Safety speaker session, a team member who has experienced the consequences of a workplace incident can
- [<strong>It's time to say 'G'Day!'</strong>](https://cnbsafe.com.au/its-time-to-say-gday/) - Can you believe it's May already? 2023 is barreling forward at a cracking pace! During his work James 'Woody' Wood is approached all the time by folks that have seen him on YouTube in a Woody's Words video or follow him for his personal take on safety and living with a disability on LinkedIn. He's
- [The Story So Far](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-story-so-far/) - February's Wheels in Motion looks at our origin story, and James takes a moment to reflect on that pivotal question of why. Why he still gets up everyday to talk to teams and businesses about how safety at work can change lives.
- [What life might have looked like if I'd not been injured that day.](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-life-might-have-looked-like-if-id-not-been-injured-that-day/) - It’s not often that I look back and reflect on how my life might have been different if I had not go​t​ hurt at work. My way of coping with my injury has been to look at the things I can​ still​ do​, ​rather than the things that I can’t do any more. But this
- [Speaker Spotlight - Featuring Michelle Rath](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speaker-spotlight-featuring-michelle-rath/) - The Lasting Impact of Loss The grim reality is that 34 men and women have already lost their lives to a workplace accident in 2023. That’s more than two people every week who have lost a brother, a father, a mother, a sister, a husband, a wife or a best mate. Someone who went to
- [SPOTLIGHT ON MICHELLE RATH](https://cnbsafe.com.au/spotlight-on-michelle-rath/) - This April our Wheels in Motion Newsletter shone a spotlight on CNB Speaker Michelle Rath, and reminds us all to reflect on those we've lost to workplace accidents and incidents. Read the full newsletter below and make sure to subscribe to stay up to date with news from the team.
- [Workers’ Memorial Day 2023](https://cnbsafe.com.au/workers-memorial-day-2023/) - Internationally today, Friday 28 April 2023 marks Workers’ Memorial Day. The International Trades Union Congress theme for this year is ‘Remember the dead, fight for the living’. We believe that any fatality at work is unacceptable. So on this day we'll stop and remember Alex Rath and all those lost and who suffer as a
- [Psychosocial Safety @ Work](https://cnbsafe.com.au/psychosocial-safety-work/) - Keeping our employees, team mates, and ourselves mentally healthy and safe at work is our legal and ethical responsibility. Mental health will continue to cost individuals and businesses in the wake of a complex few years and as we approach a shifting global environment. In March's Wheels in Motion newsletter we offer up a few
- [<strong>"From 100 to Zero"</strong>](https://cnbsafe.com.au/from-100-to-zero/) - Trigger warning: the following article contains reference to suicide It's a Saturday in February, the day is stunning with blue skies and its forecast to top about 34 degrees. My wife and I are driving along the Mitchell Freeway in Perth heading to a friend’s 50th Birthday lunch, talking about life in general and having
- [<strong>What does safety have to do with mental health?</strong>](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-does-safety-have-to-do-with-mental-health/) - Under Australian Work Health and Safety laws, psychosocial hazards and risks are considered the same as physical hazards and risks. They require any person conducting business to eliminate or minimise the risks that arise from psychosocial hazards at work. Safe Work Australia defines a "psychosocial hazard as anything that could cause psychological harm (i.e. harm
- [“See and Be” Safe - <strong><em> How it started with a single story</em></strong>](https://cnbsafe.com.au/see-and-be-safe-how-it-started-with-a-single-story/) - About five or six years after his workplace incident, James was approached by a former workmate who’d since become a supervisor responsible for safety. “We’re putting on a ‘Safety Bullsh*t Day’. Will you come down and tell your story to the crew?”. To which Woody politely suggested he “get stuffed”. Over a few beers, the
- [Woody’s Words - Week 28 - Get on your bike](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-28-get-bike/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows how he he gets on and off his road bike. Hey everyone, Woody again, hey I think in the past I've shown you my bike. I ride a hand-powered bike, just for a bit of fitness exercise and it also means that I can eat a little bit more and
- [Woody’s Words - Week 29 - Changing Light Bulbs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-29-changing-light-bulbs/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about how many people it takes to change a light globe. Good day everyone, Woody again, hey I've mentioned this in the past but one of the things that I hate is that I can't reach things that are up high and I definitely can't climb ladders, which means I
- [Woody’s Words - Week 30 - I Hate the Pressure Washer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-30-hate-pressure-washer/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shares his love/hate relationship with the Pressure Washer. Good day everyone, Woody here, hey one of the things about getting around using a wheelchair is that I try and be as independent as possible, you know, I've tried to do as much as I can around the house, I don't like
- [Woody’s Words -Week 31 - Woody is Too Positive](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-31-woody-positive/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about his attitude to his situation!! Good day everyone, Woody again, hey listen I had a letter from site that I worked at last year. I just wanted to share a bit of it with you, I went through and it said look James thanks very much for sharing your
- [Woody’s Words - Week 32 - Woody is a Whinger](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-32-woody-whinger/) - Woody the Safety Bloke...is he a Whinger?? Good day everyone, Woody again, happy new year to you all. I hope you had a good one, not too bigger one, I had a pretty big one. It's the 2nd January's and I'm still a bit hungover but choices, I chose to drink too much and I'm
- [Woody’s Words - Week 33 - Handling the Heat and Cold!!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-33-handling-heat-cold/) - Woody the Safety Bloke...what would you do if you couldn't handle the Heat or the Cold?? Good day everyone, Woody again, it's been pretty hot here this week, today is pushing 40 degrees. Now I'm pretty lucky because I've got a couple of air conditioners in the house and I've also got a pool that
- [Woody’s Words - Week 34 - What the hell is the NDIS?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-34-hell-ndis/) - Woody the Safety Bloke... So what is the NDIS and why is it good?? Good day everyone, Woody here, I wanted to something a little bit different this week. I want to take a couple of minutes to get a little bit political, now don't switch off before you hear what I have to say.
- [Woody’s Words - Week 35 - Mental Health Part 1](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-35-mental-health-part-1/) - Mental Health Woody the Safety Bloke... My experience with Mental Health support.... Watch Mental Health Part 2 here Good day everyone, Woody again, hey my Woody's Words videos so far have mainly focused on how my accident changed my life physically but there's another way that getting hurt changes things for you and that's the
- [Woody’s Words -Week 36 - Mental Health Part 2](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-36-mental-health-part-2/) - Mental Heath Part 2 Woody the Safety Bloke... My thoughts on Mental Health continue My Father Persisted... How are you feeling today? Watch Mental Health Part 1 Good day everyone, Woody again, I just want to pick up from last week's Woody's words. I had some interesting comments and a couple of messages sent through
- [Woody’s Words - Week 37 - Accessible?…or Not?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-37-accessible/) - Accessible Woody the Safety Bloke shows you why some hotel rooms are not accessible!! Good day everyone, Woody again, I do a lot of traveling for work, I visit a lot of different workplaces all over Australia, stay on sites mine sites and construction sites, speed jobs other jobs, I'm staying at hotel, now we
- [Woody’s Words - Week 38 - Getting out of my wheelchair](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-38-getting-wheelchair/) - Woody the Safety Bloke comes to you from the pool!! Hey everyone, Woody here, hey listen I was thinking the other day, there's really not too many things that I can do without my wheelchair but one of the things that I can do is get into the pool, now that's probably the only way
- [Woody’s Words - Week 39 - Another Bathroom Whinge!!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-39-another-bathroom-whinge/) - Woody the Safety Bloke has had enough of 5 Star hotels saying they have accessible bathrooms!! Hey Woody again, now I know it seems like I whinge a lot about bathrooms and accessibility but I just want to show you something. I'm staying in a five-star hotel for a conference, for a client that we're
- [Woody’s Words - Week 40 - Where’s the Dunny?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-40-wheres-dunny/) - Woody the Safety Bloke tries to get into a public toilet!! Hey everyone, Woody, hey I'm working in the Docklands this week, in Melbourne. I love this city, look at this, check this out, gotta love Melbourne. Anyhow, I've got a bit of a break and I thought I'd come down and check out the
- [Woody’s Words - Week 41 - Carrying your Bags](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-41-carrying-bags/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows you how he carries his bags. James Wood…aka “Woody the Safety Bloke”, will be sharing weekly safety video messages, tips, thoughts, ideas etc… Good day everyone, Woody, hey um of the things that's annoyed me ever since I first ended up in a wheelchair is the fact that I can't
- [Woody’s Words - Week 42 - Keeping off the Kilos](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-42-keeping-off-kilos/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about exercise and how important it is. Hey everyone, Woody again, hey listen one of the things that I've got to put a little bit more effort into is my health and my fitness and there's probably a couple of different reasons for it. I mean the first reason is
- [Woody’s Words - Week 43 - Drive Safely in the Wet](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-43-drive-safely-wet/) - Woody the Safety Bloke & Twiggy (Safety Annie) talk about being safe in the wet!! Including bloopers... Good day I everyone, Woody, hey listen we've had some pretty crappy weather in Australia this week and this month, it's absolutely poured with rain here at the moment. I know you hear it all the time but
- [Woody’s Words -Week 44 - Question Time!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-44-question-time/) - Woody the Safety Bloke asks you to ask questions of the people around you. Who would get the phone call if you were hurt? How would that person get to the hospital? How would that person react to you getting hurt? How would your life change if you could not work for a period of
- [Woody’s Words - Week 45 - The Worst Thing…](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-45-worst-thing/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shares one of the worst things about life in a wheelchair. Probably not what you would think!! Hey, I'm woody again, listen just a quick Woody's words this week, a while ago I was out at a workplace and sharing my story and one of the guys asked me, he said
- [Woody’s Words - Week 46 - On & Off the Dunny](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-46-off-dunny/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows how he gets on & off the toilet. Good day everyone, Woody again, hey listen I apologize if it sounds a little like I'm in a bathroom because I am in a bathroom, I wanted to show you something, I don't know if you've ever thought about this but have
- [Woody’s Words - Week 47 - How Does Woody Sleep?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-47-woody-sleep/) - Woody’s Words - Week 47 - How Does Woody Sleep? Woody the Safety Bloke shows how he goes to bed... Good day everyone, Woody again, have you ever thought about how someone in a wheelchair gets in and out of bed? I am, I went to a workplace a couple of weeks ago and one
- [Woody’s Words - Week 48 - Putting your shoes on](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-48-putting-shoes/) - My shoes last for ages...... But I still have to put them on every day! How someone in a wheelchair puts shoes on. Good day everyone. Woody again. You know one of the things about having an injury or a disability, is the little things that take a lot longer or take a lot more
- [Woody’s Words - Week 49 - Safety Glasses and PPE](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-49-safety-glasses-ppe/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks Safety Glasses and PPE....with a hint of humour. Good day everyone. Woody again. This week, I've got an interesting one for you - safety glasses or any form of PPE. Now, I did my apprenticeship when we first started using PPE, and I can remember a lot of the tradesmen
- [Woody’s Words - Week 52 - One Year of Woody’s Words](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-52-one-year-woodys-words/) - Woody's Words has been coming to you every week now for One Year!! Review the Year.... Review the Year.... Good day everyone. Woody here. Now this week marks 52 weeks since I started Woody's words. So that's a whole year of me trying to share what it's like to have an injury or have any
- [Woody’s Words - Week 50 - The Shopping Trolley - Great Idea…But!!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-50-shopping-trolley-great-ideabut/) - Woody’s Words - Week 50 - The Shopping Trolley - Great Idea…But!! Woody the Safety Bloke shows you a Shopping trolley for Disabled People....that doesn't quite work!! Good day everyone. You know one of the things that makes a little bit easier for anyone with an injury or a disability is technology and equipment. So,
- [Woody’s Words - Week 51 - Check out my Shoes!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-51-check-shoes/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about his shoes... His Wheelchairs! Good day everyone. Woody again. This week, I want to take a couple of minutes just to show you my shoes. No, not THOSE shoes; these shoes. Now you think about this for a minute, if you're sitting in your lounge room with your Macys
- [Woody’s Words - Week 53 - Drive a Car](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-53-drive-a-car/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows us how he drives a car. Good day everyone. Woody again. This week I want to show you how I drive a car. I use hand controls. I've got no control or function of my feet at all. So to drive a car, I have to use a set of
- [Woody’s Words - Week 27 - In & Out of the Car](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-27-car/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows how he gets in and out of the car!! Good day everyone, Woody again, hey listen one of the things I share with you when I come out to a site is that I can still drive a car. I use a set of hand controls to accelerate and brake
- [Planning - essential to safety success this year](https://cnbsafe.com.au/planning-essential-to-safety-success-this-year/) - In January's Wheels in Motion we've put together a few key dates to put on the Safety Calendar for 2023, to ensure it's the priority to needs to be across your organisation. You can also read Woody's contribution to the Australian Mine Safety Journal, now in print.
- [Work with CNB in 2023](https://cnbsafe.com.au/work-with-cnb-in-2023/) - Whether you’re in agriculture, mining construction, manufacturing, telecommunications or transport, the start of a new year gives us all another 12 months of opportunity to promote and support safety, good mental health and safe working practices for our teams. With over 20 years experience sharing the real life impact of workplace incidents CNB Safe can
- [Reflections on the year that was](https://cnbsafe.com.au/reflections-on-the-year-that-was/) - A year that saw us return to "normal", Woody and the team reflect on the highs and lows of 2022 and what's next for safety conversations. We've also included a link to leave us a Google Review - we thank you for the continued support of our business. We're excited to work with you in
- [Reflections on 2022](https://cnbsafe.com.au/reflections-on-2022/) - For our Melbourne-based business, 2022 brought with it the, albeit, slow return to "business as usual" after two years of lockdowns and uncertainty. Whilst we embraced the online environment, our team and our clients have felt the benefits of experiencing our stories face-to-face all across our vast country. Our reconnection with businesses and clients has
- [Let's talk safety every month](https://cnbsafe.com.au/lets-talk-safety-every-month/) - In our November 2022 Wheels in Motion newsletter the team reflected on a busy National Safe Work month. Watch Woody's reflection and read more from the team in this latest edition.
- [Wheels In Motion - September](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-september/) - This month we're featuring our mental health and safety speaker, Michael Weston who is sharing his story following his workplace incident. Through an interview and video, he gives us a glimpse into his journey, how it all began, why he continues sharing his story and the positive impact his message is having on teams across
- [<strong>It's Time to Make Safety a Priority All Year Round  </strong>](https://cnbsafe.com.au/its-time-to-make-safety-a-priority-all-year-round/) - National Safe Work Month has wrapped up for another year, with the Safe Work campaign encouraging businesses, employers and workers across Australia to continue to make health and safety at work a priority. With the latest work-related statistics revealing the devastating impact of injury and death across industries and roles in Australia, Woody and the
- [Time Out in Bali](https://cnbsafe.com.au/time-out-in-bali/) - Alan Newey is a valuable member of the CNB Safe team. He spends a large part of his year sharing his story with workplaces throughout Australia. Alan is also conscious of his own wellbeing and makes sure he takes ‘Time out’ for himself, this includes visiting one of his favourite parts of the world, Bali.
- [Answering Your FAQs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-october/) - In our October newsletter we're showing you just how much we give a FAQ, with all the answers needed to a ensure a smooth and easy speaker booking with the CNB team. Woody shares his reflections of a recent session with the Australian Defence Force Academy. We're taking some time in November to gather some
- [The FAQs Behind A Good Story](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-faqs-behind-a-good-story/) - At CNB Safe, our goal is to bring memorable events to your workplace to change the way workers think about safety. To make the process as easy and seamless as possible, we have put together an updated FAQ that details the many ways we can do this and how to get started. From the duration
- [Speaker Spotlight - Featuring Michael Weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speaker-spotlight-featuring-michael-weston/) - Introducing Michael Weston, our mental health and safety speaker who lives with a permanent disability (Acquired Brain Injury) and has experienced mental health challenges (Anxiety, Depression & PTSD) as a result of workplace stress and lack of work/life balance. For the past 5 years, Michael has been sharing his story across Australia as a CNB
- [Talking Mental Health And Safety With Michael Weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/talking-mental-health-and-safety-with-michael-weston/) - Michael has been bringing his honest, captivating and utterly moving talk 'head above water' to workplaces across Australia for the past five years as a CNB speaker. Through his welcoming and down-to-earth approach, Michael details how his 14-16 hour-a-day workload resulted in a life-altering brain injury to educate employees about the importance of mental and
- [Wheels in Motion - August 2022 - Mixed Messages](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-august-2022-mixed-messages/) - Woody shares a mixed message experience he had at a site recently and catches up with some high school mates. Alan spent time with his beloved band KISS and the special act they did for Kathy. All our speakers are out sharing their stories… lots of client visits. Our marketing company filmed a great video
- [Back to where it all began](https://cnbsafe.com.au/back-to-where-it-all-began/) - I went back to the town I grew up in last weekend. I caught up with a few of my old mates and we spent a bit of time reminiscing about the “Old Days”. It’s funny that the conversation would often revolve around some of the things that we did that could have ended up
- [KISS...A love story!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/kiss-a-love-story/) - by Alan Newey I would say it was one of the best days of my life. Meeting KISS put me in such a positive frame of mind as I was not doing it for me, but for Kathy.It was always her dream to meet her real husband, Paul Stanley, and I was her fill-in husband.
- [Safety Guru Podcast with Alan Newey](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-guru-podcast-with-alan-newey/) - The Importance of Not Letting Complacency Set In with Alan Newey Recently Alan Newey was invited to speak with Eric Michrowski, also known as The Safety Guru, a podcast called The Importance of Not Letting Complacency Set In with Alan Newey. Eric and Propulo Consulting are a global business who are working to transform safety
- [Wheels in Motion - July 2022 - Practice what I preach](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-july-2022-practice-what-i-preach/) - Here we are in July… more than half way through 2022! It has been another big month for the CNB team with our speakers sharing their stories in Perth CBD , Sydney CBD, Launceston, Mt Gambier, Wodonga, Ballarat, Laverton, Springvale, Coolaroo, Dandenong, Banyule & Rooty Hill…to name a few. Michael shares why it is so
- [Practice what I Preach](https://cnbsafe.com.au/practice-what-i-preach/) - Recently I was asked to help out a friend's son. He is doing a project at school where he has to get some experience away from school and spend some time with an adult outside of his school environment. We met up and discussed some of the things we could do together, Ben is interested
- [Being Kind To Yourself ](https://cnbsafe.com.au/being-kind-to-yourself/) - By Michael Weston Throughout my working life, I have always used task lists to help keep track of what projects need completing and the level of priority. My task lists can be short and others can reach the bottom of the page. Most people will cross off the tasks as they complete them and follow
- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook 'How to demonstrate your value when working as a Council Safety Manager'?No...that's ok! It's why I am have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step info-graphic. How to demonstrate your value when working as a Council Safety Manager
- [Wheels in Motion - June 2022 - Times are a changin'](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-june-2022-times-are-a-changin/) - WELCOME TO THE JUNE NEWSLETTER Here we are at the end of another Financial Year.I'll be pretty happy to start this financial year focusing on a full year ahead of sharing our stories in person to you all around the country. This month I share how the focus on Mental Health has changed for the
- [Times are a changin’](https://cnbsafe.com.au/times-are-a-changin-2/) - I was reading Michael Weston’s story Goal Posts and it got me thinking about some of the changes I have seen over the last several years. I got hurt over 30 years ago.Mental health was not discussed back then and I often joke that the words “Mental Health” were not even invented when I got
- [Goal Posts](https://cnbsafe.com.au/goal-posts/) - by Michael Weston Recently I was providing some talks for "Men's Health Week" in the Pilbara, Western Australia and the Pilbara certainly put on all its glory. It was 26 degrees with a bright blue sky, stunning backdrops of the ranges and a beautiful moonlit sky at night. Just stunning! I lived and worked in the
- [You are Fkn joking!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/you-are-fkn-joking/) - So I’ve decided that I’m going to become a pain in the arse to hotel, motel, accommodation owners and providers! I’m writing this from a hotel room in South Australia. I asked if they had a shower chair I could use in the shower. They said they would have one brought down.We went out for
- [Wheels in Motion - May 2022 -  How long is 30 seconds?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-may-2022-how-long-is-30-seconds/) - Wheels in Motion May Newsletter 2022 We have a new government… let's hope they start to learn to speak nicely to each other.This month Alan shares a personal memory you can listen to.Michael asks how long is 30 seconds when it comes to PPE…WARNING the photos are vivid.In July, Michael will be in Tasmania, this
- [How long is 30 seconds?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/how-long-is-30-seconds/) - In my 20 years of working within the mining industry throughout the Pilbara in Western Australia, Health and Safety was always at the forefront of my mind. I had instilled good safety habits into my daily life, which always flowed into home life. Now I've always loved the great outdoors and particularly gardening at home.
- [Don't know what you got until it's gone](https://cnbsafe.com.au/dont-know-what-you-got-until-its-gone/) - You go to work to pay the bills, put a roof over you family’s head, celebrate goodtimes, buy gifts for friends and family, holidays and so much more… You enjoy life with the person you choose to spend your life with and music is a big part of that. Simply put, you can always relate
- [Safety Guru Podcast with Michael Weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-guru-podcast-with-michael-weston/) - Recently Michael was invited to speak with Eric Michrowski, also known as The Safety Guru, Mental Wellbeing: A Call to Action for Leaders with Michael Weston. Eric and Propulo Consulting are a global business who are working to transform safety culture around the world and their podcast chat took place in online between Toronto and
- [Wheels in Motion - April 2022 - Access My A*se](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-april-2022-access-my-ase/) - This month is about accessibility, and how far we have come... but also how far we have to go. I give you an update on my old Holden, can't wait to get the new motor in. What are you doing for your mental health?I share what I've been doing to look after mine. Have a read
- [It’s a CHOICE for Mental Health](https://cnbsafe.com.au/its-a-choice-for-mental-health/) - We are slowly learning to live with COVID, restrictions are easing, states are opening, businesses are adapting, and employees are evolving….. Myself and the other speakers have been getting out to workplaces and sharing our stories but the way we have been getting there has changed. Firstly, there are online workplace presentations and then we
- [HG Updates](https://cnbsafe.com.au/hg-updates-2/) - Some of you know that I’m a fully fledged petrol head. I’ve had more cars than most people and I am constantly playing, driving or working on my “Toys”. The latest project is my 1971 HG Holden Kingswood. Since my last update, I’ve put some time (and money) into her and she is slowly coming
- [Access My A*se!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/access-my-ase/) - I’ve seen a lot of changes in my 30 plus years of pushing a wheelchair. When I first got hurt there were not even cut outs in gutters and footpaths. I had to push my wheelchair along the edge of the road. Slowly, I have watched as councils and governments legislated changes and made slow
- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value-mining/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook 'How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Mining'?No...that's ok! It's why I am have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step info-graphic.
- [Wheels in Motion - March 2022 - Back to the Beach](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-march-2022-back-to-the-beach/) - Do you take the beach for granted?Woody's shares his first time back on the beach in 30 years. Michelle share's her way of coping and Michael how he unwinds after work. The costs of a lifetime injury is highlighted by Woody and his book is now ready for you to download as an Audiobook, eBook
- [My Way of Coping](https://cnbsafe.com.au/my-way-of-coping/) - By Michelle Rath Managing day to day life is different from what confronts us. For me on an individual and personal level, I find that my coping mechanism is to keep myself ridiculously busy. It doesn’t eradicate the issue at hand, and it could be something as simple as walking, jumping on the treadmill, crocheting,
- [Costs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/costs/) - I’ve touched on this in previous newsletters but I thought I’d share it with you again. Do you have any idea how much it costs to modify equipment? So I drive a car using hand controls, the brake and accelerator are controlled by my right hand and I steer with the left hand. These controls
- [Unwinding After Work](https://cnbsafe.com.au/unwinding-after-work/) - By Michael Weston For many, public speaking can be quite daunting but for me personally, I absolutely love it! Having the opportunity to share one's lived experiences and learnings to others and positively impact an audience is worth its weight in gold. There is no better feeling of taking an audience on a journey in
- [Back on the Beach](https://cnbsafe.com.au/back-on-the-beach/) - When I got hurt at work, one of the first things that hit me was that I would not be able to do some of the things I used to do.Having to use a wheelchair means that I just can’t physically get to some places. One of these places is the beach. Sand and wheelchairs
- [Wheels in Motion - February 2022 - Mental Health & Wellbeing Focus](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-february-2022-mental-health-wellbeing-focus/) - Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Do you ever find yourself tense and almost ready to "Burst"?Do you go through a day where several things go wrong and it seems to just build up?You get in your car at the end of the day and the drive home is stressful and you seem to get every
- [ROAD TRIPS](https://cnbsafe.com.au/road-trips/) - Is there anything better than a good Aussie road trip? I’m writing this from Newcastle in NSW. On Friday, I left the Yarra Valley where I live and headed to Myrtleford to see my mum, I then headed to Dubbo to see my nephew and my sister and then across to Newcastle to work this
- [Talk to someone](https://cnbsafe.com.au/talk-to-someone-2/) - Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Do you ever find yourself tense and almost ready to “Burst”?Do you go through a day where several things go wrong and it seems to just build up.You get in your car at the end of the day and the drive home is stressful and you seem to get every
- [Wheels in Motion - January 2022 - WOW, 2022 Here we go!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-january-2022-wow-2022-here-we-go/) - Something a little different to start 2022. Normally I would share my Christmas stories or update you on the year ahead. But my stories are insignificant compared to some of the other team members. Sincerest condolences to Alan, Michelle struggles through another January which holds some significant bad memories and Michael shares a powerful statement
- [WOW, 2022 Here we go](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wow-2022-here-we-go/) - by Michael Weston Well, 2020 threw us a curve ball and 2021 was just as challenging, however, I'm very optimistic that in 2022 we will see that light starting to peek through. Whilst I'm here in Perth, Western Australia locked out from the rest of Australia and the World, I really do believe that the
- [January, Work and Acceptance are all important parts of me](https://cnbsafe.com.au/january-work-and-acceptance-are-all-important-parts-of-me/) - by Michelle Rath So January has put in an appearance and I still loathe its presence.I survive with beautiful memories of Alex and with friends and family that accept and support me, as there is severe anxiety in the build up and depression as another anniversary passes. I am back at work and thankful for
- [What We Can Control](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-we-can-control/) - by Alan Newey Most people will know I lost my right arm in a conveyor in a workplace accident back in 1999. There are different hells one goes through but that’s another story. Back in 2007, my better half Kathy told me to get out there and tell my story, so other families could avoid
- [Wheels in Motion - December 2021 - Cherish your Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-december-2021-cherish-your-christmas/) - MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE On behalf of myself and the rest of the team at CNB Safe, can I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2022. It’s been an interesting and somewhat tough year but let’s try and put that aside for a few days over the festive season and try
- [24 Years Ago…](https://cnbsafe.com.au/24-years-ago/) - Vanessa was cleaning out the office and she came across these the other day. In 1997 I was asked to talk to the kids at Parkhill Primary School in Ashwood. The kids sent me some thank you notes and I kept them.Most of these kids will be in their 30’s now, I wonder if they
- [Acciona - Safe for Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/acciona-safe-for-christmas/) - Did you know that the lead up to Christmas is a high-risk time of year? We have so many distractions, parties, extra traffic, kids on holiday, shopping etc., so some workplaces put in extra effort to make sure people don’t get hurt at this time of year. I saw this recently at the Western Sydney
- [An injury after an injury](https://cnbsafe.com.au/an-injury-after-an-injury/) - Okay, so try and imagine this, you hurt yourself at work (or anywhere really) and you end up with an injury that you learn to live and cope with.But what about after living with your injury for years you end up with an injury that is caused by your initial injury? Let me explain, I
- [Cherish Your Time This Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/cherish-your-time-this-christmas/) - Well I don’t know about everyone else, but I am really going to cherish my time at Christmas for 2021. Whilst I personally found 2020 to be very challenging with COVID-19 changing our world overnight, 2021 has been a very busy year and therefore it’s time to practice what I preach in my talks, which
- [Wheels in Motion - So good to be back - November 2021](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-so-good-to-be-back-november-2021/) - Wheels in Motion - November 2021 - So good to be back Woody mentioned it in last month's newsletter but he shares again…. just how much it means to him and the rest of the team that 'THEY ARE BACK'!!! Huge thanks to all the clients that have jumped back on deck and had our
- [So Good to be Back](https://cnbsafe.com.au/so-good-to-be-back/) - I know I mentioned this in last month's newsletter but I thought I should let you all know just how much this means to me and the rest of the team. Many of you know that I have been visiting workplaces for nearly 25 years, that is, 25 years of travelling all over the world.
- [The lift is Fdk mate!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-lift-is-fdk-mate/) - By James Wood So this week I finished my job in Sydney and drove back to the airport for my flight home to Melbourne. I returned my hire car and pushed my wheelchair with my bag on my lap and a backpack slung off the back of my wheelchair. I got to the terminal and
- [Risk Assessing Mental Presence in the Workplace](https://cnbsafe.com.au/risk-assessing-mental-presence-in-the-workplace/) - by Michael Weston Is there a connection between your mental presence and your safety at work? When we turn up at our workplaces each day, there is an expectation from our employers and our colleagues that we present each day fit-for-work. We would usually relate being fit-for-work as solely being physically fit as opposed to
- [Wheels in Motion - October 2021 - Buy My Book](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-october-2021-buy-my-book/) - National Safety Month was a little different this year with many workplaces running 'On-Line' Safety sessions and programs, it looks like this will be a new way of providing safety news and information. But don't forget that we can still get a speaker to visit your workplace. We are excited that borders are opening and
- [Safety Speaker Chats - Michael and Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-and-michael-chat/) - Welcome to Episode 1 of Speaker Chats – Michael and Woody A while ago Michael and I were talking about what we do and why we do it. It was an interesting conversation so we decided to video it and share it with others. Have a listen to our discussion and please feel free to
- [Speaker Chats - Smithy & Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-speaker-chats-smithy-woody/) - Welcome to Episode 2 of Speaker Chats - Woody & Smithy Woody catches up with his mate Smithy. They have known each other for 30 years. Smithy broke his neck as a result of fatigue and pushing his limits. Have a listen to some of the ways that his injury changed his life and also
- [Speaker Chats - Alan & Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speaker-chats-alan-woody/) - Welcome to Episode 3 of Speaker Chats - Woody & Alan Woody speaks to Alan Newey who lost his arm while he was doing his job. Alan talks about one thing he really misses because of his injury and some of the ways his accident affected other people. Alan has been working with CNBSafe for
- [Speaker Chats - Woody & Westy on Wheelchairs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speaker-chats-woody-westy-on-wheelchairs/) - Have you ever sat in a wheelchair? Have you spent time using a wheelchair? Or here's my favourite one... Have you ever been confined to a wheelchair?You see it's not until you have used a wheelchair that you can really understand some of the challenges that come with it. Join Westy and Woody as they
- [Speaker Chats - Michelle and Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speaker-chats-michelle-and-woody/) - Michelle Rath & Woody caught up last month for a Zoom chat as part of our Speaker Chat series. As usual they could have talked for hours but managed to keep it to a listenable amount of time. Michelle lost her son at the age of 23 years of age to a workplace accident and
- [Wheels in Motion - September 2021 - Leadership](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-september-2021-leadership/) - As I, along with many others enter another month of lockdown, October is also National Safe Work Month around Australia. The ideal time to have a real life lived experience story shared to your team. Be it online or in-person, it is now more important than ever to have Safety front and centre in your
- [Light at the end of the tunnel](https://cnbsafe.com.au/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/) - by Alan Newey With Melbourne’s 7-day lockdown now reaching world record status, if lockdown ends as planned on October 26, we would have spent 267 days in hard lockdown. Not to mention the amount of commitments to safety around Australia we could not reach due to lockdowns (Bloody Depressing). How draining has it been on
- [UTI's Hurt - Physically & Mentally](https://cnbsafe.com.au/utis-hurt-physically-mentally/) - by James Wood I’m writing this from my bed! Yesterday I went for a bike ride, came home and did a few things, had dinner and put my daughter to bed.About 9.30pm I decided I was going to go to bed to get off my bum (it hurts sitting down all day) and watch the Russian
- [Leadership](https://cnbsafe.com.au/leadership/) - It’s a buzz word in most workplaces these days, The Leadership Team or Leadership Group.But what about at home? We are coming into some good weather down here in Melbourne so I’ve been getting out on my bike for my daily allowed exercise time (we are still in lockdown).I’ve been surprised and a little disappointed
- [Why Engage a Safety Speaker?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/engage-safety-speaker/) - Why Engage a Safety Speaker? Ok so I asked myself this the other day... What benefit would I have got from listening to someone share the story of their accident, or of someone close to them? And I came up with the following reasons… 1. I’m the sort of person that needs a REASON to
- [COVID Project](https://cnbsafe.com.au/covid-project/) - One of the things that many of us have done during COVID is to embark on a project. It might be a renovation, a paint by numbers, some craft, paint a room etc. For me it has been to rebuild an old 186 engine that I had lying around.For those of you who are familiar
- [Wheels in Motion - August 2021 - COVID Projects - Taxi rides - Safety through others eyes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-august-2021-covid-projects-taxi-rides-safety-through-others-eyes/) - As a large part of Australia finds itself in lockdown currently, it is important to find things that give you a sense of calm in this unpredictable world. This month I share with you my COVID project, look at safety from someone else's perspective and chat about what many people take for granted…a taxi ride.
- [Taking things for granted](https://cnbsafe.com.au/taking-things-for-granted/) - A few weeks ago I had to go into the city for a meeting. I thought about driving in but the last time I drove into the CBD it cost me nearly $50 in parking so I decided to call a taxi.Now just to explain, I can use a normal taxi, I transfer into the
- [Victorian Storm Update](https://cnbsafe.com.au/victorian-storm-update/) - by Bek Hutchin It’s been over 2 months since that windy night in June and the cleanup continues... Most days here in Kalorama, Victoria, you can hear chainsaws and the smell of smoke in the air. I have been busy raking, burning, cutting - with my baby battery powered chainsaw AND safety gear of course.It turns
- [Safety through someone else's eyes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-through-someone-elses-eyes/) - Have you ever taken time to look at something from someone else’s perspective?Some of you know that I have two adult sons and a pre-teen daughter.Because of my interest in safety, I sometimes try to put myself in their shoes when faced with a risk. It’s worth giving it a go, especially if you have
- [So who loves a Road Trip?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/so-who-loves-a-road-trip/) - ​By Sandy Blunt I thought I did until just recently. After having to cancel our planned road trip from Melbourne to Brisbane at Christmas due to the NSW Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak and the sudden snap border closures, we thought we would be safe to finally take a family road trip within Victoria to Paynesville,
- [Wheels in Motion - 150th Edition](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-150th-edition/) - Welcome to the 150th Edition of Wheels in Motion So that is 150 months of newsletters, or 12 and a half years. Not a bad effort if I do say so myself. Some months I have had to really push myself to write a newsletter and other months I have had to pull myself up
- [IF ONLY, IF ONLY, IF ONLY...](https://cnbsafe.com.au/if-only-if-only-if-only/) - by Alan Newey Who knew what was in store for this young happy chap.Growing up, life was simple and happy.Primary school was fun with sport.High School I did not enjoy so much, life was getting more serious.Leaving school at 16 I was happy again finding work and enjoying life.Later in life I met my better
- [The 3-Stage Transition of an Audience](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-3-stage-transition-of-an-audience/) - by Michael Weston Sharing my lived experience story with people in business and the wider community to make a difference within the Mental Health & Wellbeing space is very rewarding.People ask me quite regularly what my “job” is like and I usually reply to them that I don’t consider public speaking a “job”, for me
- [CNB Safe - Our Rebrand Story](https://cnbsafe.com.au/cnb-safe-our-rebrand-story/) - SAFETY FIRST 2020 is a year that has become synonymous with change. All over the world, the way we lived and interacted was challenged and pushed into new territories - much of this was in the interest of the health and safety of everyone.It was in the midst of this upheaval that CNB Safe decided
- [Wheels in Motion - June 2021 - A Windy Night in June](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-june-2021-a-windy-night-in-june/) - What a month... We hear from Bek (our website & graphics guru), who was forced to leave her home due to the recent storms in VIC.Michelle made a call on her mental health and wellbeing.Michael speaks to Consolidated Power Projects at the magnificent Adelaide Oval and Woody talks about COVID (again) and shares a story
- [Woody gets Bogged](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-gets-bogged/) - I spend a lot of time planning how I have to do things, I have some physical limitations because I use a wheelchair and I know that there are things that I can’t do and places I can’t get to in my wheelchair.But sometimes I get caught out!Recently I had to dump some timber and
- [Reading the Signs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/reading-the-signs/) - By Michelle Rath Recently I decided that for my own health and well being that I needed to resign from my full time job. I am so very fortunate to have the support of my family who could see that I was mentally exhausted.Getting up at 5am and often still working at 8pm when I came
- [Us Against Them](https://cnbsafe.com.au/us-against-them/) - I’ve been talking to a few people about the Pandemic over the last few weeks. We have just had another lockdown in Victoria. It’s interesting to observe that some people have really not been affected in any way by the pandemic, while others have had their lives totally changed. I can only use my experience
- [A Windy Night in June](https://cnbsafe.com.au/a-windy-night-in-june/) - By Bek Hutchin I live in Kalorama, amongst Mountain Ash, the world's tallest flowering plant. On the 9th June we got some crazy weather… the wind gusts started picking up during the day, around 2.30pm we had a tree fall down from the neighbours property, just clipping the side of my house. I thought well
- [Wheels in Motion - April 2021 - Construction Zones](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-april-2021-construction-zones-client-visits/) - Construction Zones - Are you driving at the correct speed? Mobile Phones - Are you still on your mobile while driving? Why? Woody shares his wheelchair woes and finds his Happy Place. Our Client Visits are in full swing - See where we have been this month
- [Wheels in Motion - May 2021 - Crossing the Road](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-may-2021-crossing-the-road/) - For those of you in Lockdown 4.0 in Victoria… you will most likely have a bit more time to read through this months Wheels in Motion. 🙄 Read Woody's article on Safety is BullSh*t…Michael shares a very poignant & powerful real life story about Anxiety become Depression… a must read!Safety Annie and Woody talk 'Crossing
- [Crossing the Road](https://cnbsafe.com.au/crossing-the-road/) - My daughter Annie is 9 going on 24. She looks and sounds like a 9-year-old but has the attitude and sass of a 24-year-old. She is at the stage where she will ask me or her Mum a question and then when we answer, she will argue about the answer! Anyway, she walks herself to
- [Anxiety Snowballing into Depression](https://cnbsafe.com.au/anxiety-snowballing-into-depression/) - by Michael Weston Many people have asked me in my travels of whether anxiety can lead into depression. It’s a great question and whilst I’m not qualified to provide a medical opinion, I can always provide a personal opinion from a lived experience perspective. For me personally, yes anxiety can lead into depression. To explain
- [Safety is BullSh*t](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-is-bullsht/) - ‘It’s just something to cover the bosses arse if something goes wrong.’‘ They keep changing the way we do our job to piss us off. ’‘I’ve been doing it this way for 20 years, why do we have to change?’ These are all actual statements that people have said to me during the last 20
- [I’m an influencer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/im-an-influencer/) - So apparently I’m an Influencer? Airsweb have released their annual Ebook of the The Top 16 EHS Influencers for 2020.Good news I am in it, better news is I am at No. 6, up 2 places from last year. Not many people that work in Safety do it for recognition or for praise. But I must say
- [Mad Mumzie Podcast with Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/mad-mumzie-podcast-with-woody/) - I had the pleasure to sit down with Leanne Drew, AKA Mad Mumzie recently and we started chatting about all things mining. A couple of hours later and we were still going. Mad Mumzie has a wealth of mining experiences and has done a great job of making podcasts showing the depth and variety of people that
- [Wheelchair Woes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheelchair-woes/) - Ok so get a mental image of this….. I filled up my car with fuel, went into the service station in my wheelchair to pay and then came back out and jumped into the driver's seat of my car. Normally when I transfer into my seat I hold onto my chair and then start pulling
- [Mobile Phones](https://cnbsafe.com.au/mobile-phones/) - Another observation on my road trip was the number of drivers that use a mobile phone while driving. I know I’ve banged on about this before. I even took a picture of my son with a sign saying ‘No Phone Zone’ after he got caught using his phone as a GPS while driving. Don’t do
- [Construction Zones](https://cnbsafe.com.au/construction-zones/) - I’ve been travelling a lot lately, but I’ve been doing it a little differently. As we slowly transition to a post COVID normal I have chosen to drive to the workplaces that invite me to share my story.I recently did a 4500km road trip from Victoria to NSW then SA and back to Victoria. I
- [Happiness Chemicals](https://cnbsafe.com.au/happiness-chemicals/) - By Michael Weston Did you know that you can feed your happiness simply by doing things you love?Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins are famously happy Hormones that promote positive feelings like pleasure, happiness,and even love. Hormones and neurotransmitters are involved in lots of essential processes, like heart rate and digestion, but also your mood and feelings.DOPAMINE (Reward) Enables motivation, learning and pleasure.Gives you determination
- [Wheels in Motion - March 2021 - New Look CNB on its way](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-march-2021-new-look-cnb-on-its-way/) - Woody has started travelling the country and shares his observationsMichael talks Happiness Chemicals... D.O.S.EWatch the webinar of James's story with Grace Technologies Can you count how many carriages are on the train? Enjoy the March edition of Wheels in Motion from CNB Safe
- [Woody's Road Trip](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-road-trip/) - Massive road trip this month. Melbourne to Muswellbrook, across to Dubbo, Broken Hill, Port Augusta then to Roxby Downs before heading back to Yarra Glen, Victoria. All in 10 days. I don’t think people understand the vastness of Australia. Having a fatigue management and journey management plan in place is essential.Hydration is important too. The
- [Nothing has changed?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/nothing-has-changed/) - It’s been a few months now since borders have opened, travel has resumed and workplaces are letting more people ‘back to work’. But have you noticed any changes? I have been lucky enough to start visiting workplaces in the last few months and I have noticed that we are working to try and control the
- [Wheels in Motion - February 2021 - Here we go 2021](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-february-2021-here-we-go-2021/) - Here we go 2021Glencore - McArthur River MineNew look coming…See James Free WebinarTeam updates from Alan & Sandy
- [Here we go 2021](https://cnbsafe.com.au/here-we-go-2021/) - So we are back into visiting workplaces and sharing stories of injured workers...Until Victoria went into a snap 5 day lockdown!But it made me think about it's all related to how you cope. When I got hurt I had to work out how I was going to cope with all the changes that my injury brought
- [Shoe is on the other foot...My better half is ill](https://cnbsafe.com.au/shoe-is-on-the-other-foot-my-better-half-is-ill/) - by Alan NeweySafety Speaker COVID-19 has taken so much from so many, but l was hoping 2021 would be a better year for all and my family. So far that’s not the case. Again I have had to rearrange work to later dates, cancel or have had jobs cancelled due to border and rule changes
- [Wheels in Motion - January 2021 - Same Sh*t... Different Year](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-january-2021-same-sht-different-year/) - - Woody shares his thoughts - Same Sh*t Different Year - Michael employees a 'Wellness Specialist' - Don't make decisions for others - Vale Will - Life Skills for Kids - Face-to-face and online speakers ready to go Enjoy the latest Wheel in Motion from CNBSafe.
- [Start 'em young, Start 'em early](https://cnbsafe.com.au/start-em-young-start-em-early/) - Santa brought us a couple of sit on kayaks for Christmas.My daughter Annie is 9. So we decided to get her comfortable on the kayak in our swimming pool.Initially we let her sit on it and paddle up and down the pool but after a while I explained to her that she needs to be able
- [You can’t decide for me!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/you-cant-decide-for-me/) - Okay so I’m going to ask you to put yourself in my situation for this one. I use a wheelchair and I can’t stand up, even for a minute or less. That has not stopped me living a full life for the last 30 plus years since I got hurt.I’ve competed in sport. I’ve travelled all
- [Michael has employed 'Wellness Specialist' whose name is MAX](https://cnbsafe.com.au/michael-has-employed-wellness-specialist-whose-name-is-max/) - by Michael Weston “Max” will take on key responsibilities incorporated within the “Wellness Specialist” role such as the following: Office Space CoordinatorBreak Planner & SchedulerAnxiety DetectorRemuneration Officer (love & Cuddles)Weather Detection Assistant Jokes aside, our hearts have been left with a void since our 14-year-old Labradoodle “Hogan” passed away late last year and many family
- [Same Sh*t different year!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/same-sht-different-year/) - Here we go again. I don’t know whether it’s the politicians handling this crisis or Dickhe#ds not taking it seriously enough but we seem to be having COVID outbreaks in different states. Maybe I’m naive but I don’t see the urgency to resume travel? Okay, I know some industries and businesses need travel to continue operating, (mine
- [Wheels in Motion - December 2020 - Wishing YOU a Safe & Merry Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-december-2020/) - Annus Horribilis - A year of COVID-19 I'm ok… I'm not okay… by Michael Weston I’m an influencer - Top 16 Linkedin EHS Influencers
- [Annus Horribilis](https://cnbsafe.com.au/annus-horribilis/) - A few years ago I watched the Queen deliver her annual Christmas message, which she started off by saying the year was Annus Horribilis. Which basically meant she had had a shit year! Fergie and Andrew split up and then Fergie got caught sucking some blokes toes, Diana released a book with some scandal in it and
- [I'm ok...    I'm not okay...](https://cnbsafe.com.au/im-ok-im-not-okay/) - By Michael Weston For 14 months in my role as a Maintenance Superintendent back in 2013, I went about my business with a visard to disguise how I was feeling EVERY DAY. Breaking down in tears, feeling alone and confused EVERY DAY whilst keeping this a secret from my work colleagues, my family and friends
- [Wheels in Motion - November 2020 - Safety Survey Results](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-november-2020-safety-survey-results/) - COVID-19 Victoria Update from Woody Checkout the results of our Safety Survey from October Woody catches up with Michelle in the Speaker Chat series Michael Weston gives us an update on the Interim Advice documents on how Australia is preparing to approach Suicide Prevention And a Christmas reminder from Alan Newey that we can all
- [Update from Michael Weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/update-from-michael-weston/)
- [COVID-19 In Victoria](https://cnbsafe.com.au/covid-19-in-victoria/) - Image credit to CovidPete Phew…… that's probably the best way I can describe how me and many other Victorians are feeling right now. We have just achieved 31 days of no new cases of COVID-19 and no deaths from COVID-19. We have had some lockdown restrictions removed and we are working our way slowly and
- [We do what we need to do!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/we-do-what-we-need-to-do/) - Since losing my son Alex, speaking his name and sharing his journey is something I knew I needed to do right from the beginning. This is not something that will ever change as today he is still very much a big part of our families life, contrary to what some believe. Lives don’t move forward,
- [Woody on a Podcast with Yarra Ranges Council](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-on-yarra-ranges-council-podcast/) - Episode One: The Yarra Ranges Disability Sector https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/Yarra-Ranges-Podcast/Podcast-episode-1-the-disability-sector How many of you have found the new world of Podcasts over the last couple of years? You can get some really fascinating stories and information from these conversations. I've been lucky to have been invited to chat to some really interesting people on podcasts. Here is
- [Wheels in Motion - October 2020 - It's whole new world](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-october-2020-its-whole-new-world/) - Woody chats about online presentations.. Woody and Westy chat about wheelchairs Vanessa and Woody raise funds to fight kids cancer Check out the new CNBSafe shirts from RSEA Safety
- [CNBSafe and RSEA Safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/cnbsafe-and-rsea-safety/) - A while ago I met with RSEA Safety and had a chat to them about what we do, they offered to provide us with some new shirts which we will be wearing both on line and eventually when we can get out into the real world!Thanks RSEA Safety great to be sponsored by you.
- [It’s a whole new world people!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/its-a-whole-new-world-people/) - Ok so think about this for a minute. Most of us interact with other people regularly, you speak to your partner, you argue with your kids, you converse with your workmates and colleagues. So how hard do you think it would be to have a conversation with a piece of plastic? Well that is what
- [Bike ride to Fight Kids Cancer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/bike-ride-to-fight-kids-cancer/) - COVID-19 has thrown me and many others some challenges over the last few months. One of them has been to stimulate me mentally and physically. So in September I was sent an advertisement for The Great Cycle Challenge, a bike ride to raise funds and fight kids cancer. So I asked Vanessa if she wanted
- [Wheels in Motion - September 2020 - Safety Speaker Shares](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-september-2020-safety-speaker-shares/) - Ask Woody a question October is Safety Month Our Safety Speakers Share - hear from Michelle, Michael and Alan Speaker Chats - Michelle & Woody Safety Annie celebrates her birthday in lockdown
- [Second Wave took me back to my dark place](https://cnbsafe.com.au/second-wave-took-me-back-to-my-dark-place/) - By Alan Newey COVID-19 second wave in Victoria has caused me far more issues than the first one. I'm not sure why, I have been through worse as we all have with our incidents. But this time it took me back to when my accident happened.One of the first things said to me was, you
- [Moving forward will never mean moving on!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/moving-forward-will-never-mean-moving-on/) - by Michelle Rath Not everyone would know this but in January 2013, the very week that we lost Alex, our family home was meant to be put up for Sale. We had dreams just like anyone else, but that week they were shattered without warning.As you can only imagine, our lives irreversibly changed.We could no longer
- [There’s a Panda in my garden](https://cnbsafe.com.au/theres-a-panda-in-my-garden/) - by Michael Weston Well if there was anything I can be grateful for during the COVID-19 in 2020, was the time I have utilised to do some renovations at our house which included a major garden make-over at both the front and backyards. I have always loved gardening throughout my life but nowadays my gardens
- [Ask Woody a Question](https://cnbsafe.com.au/ask-woody-a-question/) - Many of you reading this newsletter live in other states. For those of you who are in Metro Melbourne you know we are currently in Stage 4 Lockdown. I’ll be honest and say its been a tough couple of months for me. We are only allowed to leave the house for 4 reasons...Medical, Shopping, Work
- [Wheels in Motion - August 2020 - Is this the NEW Normal!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-august-2020-is-this-the-new-normal/) - Is this the NEW Normal? Alan & Woody on Speaker Chats Check out what HALT are doing and my chat with Mick Safety Month is in October - Have you booked your Safety Speaker? Stay Safe Everyone
- [October is National Safety Month](https://cnbsafe.com.au/october-is-national-safety-month/) - This will be interesting! The annual safety month is fast approaching, which is normally the time where workplaces do something 'Different' and try to bring more of a focus on workplace safety.This year it will be hard to draw attention away from the current COVID-19 pandemic. So why not make the focus all about working
- [Is this the NEW NORMAL?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/is-this-the-new-normal/) - Since the first lockdown I have been lucky enough to still share my story with workplaces via ZOOM, WebEx, Teams or other media platforms.It’s taken a bit of time to get used to talking to a plastic box and a screen; there is no feedback, no eye contact, no emotion.But I’m slowly working it out.
- [New Bike](https://cnbsafe.com.au/new-bike/) - Any of you out there into your bikes? Pushbikes I mean? So here is a question for you, how much would you be willing to spend on a bike? I got a new bike recently as my old one is 15 years old and was starting to cost more than it’s worth to repair it. So
- [Mick From HALT and Woody Live FB Chat](https://cnbsafe.com.au/mick-from-halt-and-woody-live-fb-chat/) - Woody went live on FB last night with Michael Simmons from HALT Hope Assistance Local Tradies South East Melbourne. If you missed the awesome chat they had about, How Woody got hurt... Who he talked to when his accident happened... and How HALT aims to encourage us all and especially they guys and girls on
- [Wheels in Motion - July 2020 - Is this a Safety Newsletter?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-july-2020-is-this-a-safety-newsletter/) - Normally each month when I write my newsletter, I try and think of a relevant safety issue that has popped up in the news or something that one of my family or I have experienced that is Safety related. But this month I just want to talk about how things have changed for us. We
- [How things have changed for us](https://cnbsafe.com.au/how-things-have-changed-for-us/) - Normally each month when I write my newsletter I try and think of a relevant safety issue that has popped up in the news or something that me or one of my family has experienced that is Safety related.But this month I just want to talk about how things have changed for us. We live in
- [SBS and How Quickly Things Change](https://cnbsafe.com.au/sbs-and-how-quickly-things-change/) - Some of you might remember that earlier this year I wrote about SBS television doing a story on CNBSafe and our business. It went to air in January and was on the SBS - Small Business Secrets TV show. It was a pretty positive show on what we do and how our business runs.Last week
- [Wheels in Motion - June 2020 - COVID-19 & Zoom Calls](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-june-2020-covid-19-zoom-calls/) - How sick are we all of hearing these words!How sick are we of the changes the pandemic has brought us all!How sick are we of even talking about COVID!I can see how some people are struggling to deal with COVID….. I am! So here is how things have changed for me over the last few
- [COVID - 19](https://cnbsafe.com.au/covid-19/) - How sick are we all of hearing these words!How sick are we of the changes the pandemic has brought us all!How sick are we of even talking about COVID!I can see how some people are struggling to deal with COVID….. I am! So here is how things have changed for me over the last few
- [Zoom Presentations](https://cnbsafe.com.au/zoom-presentations/) - If you have not heard of Zoom in the last few months you must be living on another planet. Since the Covid-19 crisis... Zoom Webex Microsoft Teams Skype Google Meets ​...have all become our new way of communicating, having meetings and even celebrating birthdays or special events.We are part of the NEW way of communicating and
- [What we have been up to in Isolation?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-we-have-been-up-to-in-isolation/) - Lockdown has been different for everyone, so just to give you an idea, here are some of the things the CNBSafe Team have all been up to... WoodyAbsolutely hating home schooling but I have the cleanest cars in the street! MichelleI worked from home for 7 weeks which was ‘different’ but I also struggled emotionally by
- [Wheels in Motion - May 2020 - Life in Lockdown](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-may-2020-life-in-lockdown/) - Do you think we will all look back on this in years to come and say… 'What did you do in 2020 during the Virus?' How has it or will it change your life? For me it has been huge, I went from having work lined up many months ahead to having nothing and being
- [Dealing with frustration](https://cnbsafe.com.au/dealing-with-frustration/) - Here’s something that is slightly off topic, but still worth discussing. How do you deal with something that is annoyingly frustrating?Here’s a hypothetical...You are building a house, it’s nearly completed so you ask the builder if you can get it landscaped (at your cost) the builder comes back to you and says 'Yes, as long as
- [Home Schooling](https://cnbsafe.com.au/home-schooling/) - Hey I’m just saying….. But teachers deserve more money! How many of you have been doing home schooling over the last couple months? It’s F#@king hard work! There has been days where I have really struggled with some of the work, struggled with my daughter's 3 second attention span, struggled with my my attention span.
- [Life in Lockdown](https://cnbsafe.com.au/life-in-lockdown/) - Do you think we will all look back on this in years to come and say “what did you do in 2020 during the Virus?”How has it or will it change your life? For me it has been huge, I went from having work lined up many months ahead to having nothing and being stuck at
- [Wheels in Motion - April 2020 - Introducing Safety Annie & We are Back!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-april-2020-introducing-safety-annie-we-are-back/) - Well actually we were never away, we just were unable to come to you for a while.But things are changing and in some cases we can now come to your workplace.Sure there may be a bit of social distancing and some regulations in place but we can (where possible)still get a Safety Speaker in person to you.
- [Introducing Safety Annie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/introducing-safety-annie/) - Think back to when you were growing up or in school, can you remember some of the things you did or saw that still stick with you today? I can... So with the help of my daughter Annie we have started to put together a program of safety messages and videos aimed at younger people.
- [How are you coping in your life with everything that comes with COVID-19 isolation?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/how-are-you-coping-in-your-life-with-everything-that-comes-with-covid-19-isolation/) - I thought I would share with everyone how COVID-19 has affected me personally and how I am getting through this period. My key message to anyone is to stay positive and utilise this time to re-charge and re-set. In the early days of COVID-19 isolation, it was difficult for me to maintain a strong and
- [Wheels in Motion - March Update - A message from Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-march-update-a-message-from-woody/) - A Message from Woody - WTF! The world is a crazy place at the moment but the last thing you want to do is Get Hurt at work and at home... so now it is more important than ever to Stay Safe! We share how we can continue you to help you on your Safety Journey
- [Wheels in Motion - February 2020 - We are famous!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-february-2020-we-are-famous/) - James, Vanessa & Annie appear on SBS - Small Business SecretsJames is chuffed to meet safety royalty Professor Patrick HudsonMore Effin Hotel DramasRead about the CNBSafe get together..
- [CNBSafe Get Together](https://cnbsafe.com.au/cnbsafe-get-together/) - What do you call a Group of Safety Speakers? A Swarm, Several, Some…. Any suggestions? Anyway we got together last weekend in Melbourne. Smithy was in London with the Paralympic team and Anton was running somewhere so they were notable absentees. But the rest of our team got together for lunch at a fancy restaurant.
- [Safety Royalty](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-royalty/) - Have you ever worked somewhere where the same name keeps popping up over and over again. I recently met someone who I have been hearing about for over 20 years. I was asked to share my story at a safety summit for the UGL business group. One of the other speakers was Professor Patrick Hudson.
- [Wheels in Motion - January 2020 - Are you kidding me?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-january-2020-are-you-kidding-me/) - This year will be the 12th year that I have written a monthly newsletter. I try and share my views and thoughts on safety, I share how my life has changed because of the fact that I use a wheelchair to get around, I try to give an insight into what it is like to
- [Seven Years Without Alex](https://cnbsafe.com.au/seven-years-without-alex/) - Having just experienced the loss of my son Alex for the 7th time, our family lives with this pain daily but January in particular is when our hearts break all over again. Often we will hear, ‘time will heal’ or ‘in time you will move forward’ or ‘it will get better’ Are you kidding me?
- [Do it yourself? Or leave it to the experts](https://cnbsafe.com.au/do-it-yourself-or-leave-it-to-the-experts/) - Yesterday I got a message from my son, he has been renovating the bathroom in his house. He was installing a shower screen with a mate and somehow they twisted the glass too far and “Boom” the glass panel shattered and glass went everywhere. My son got a couple of small pieces in his hair
- [Annie’s Injury](https://cnbsafe.com.au/annies-injury/) - We had an interesting Christmas school holidays. My daughter rolled her ankle on a trampoline and ended up with a minor fracture. She had to wear a Moon Boot for a few weeks and was unable to roller blade, ride her bike, jump on the trampoline. The first week was a bit of a novelty,
- [Wheels in Motion - December 2019 - Safe & Merry Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-december-2019-safe-merry-christmas/) - I know I don’t have to say this but please have a safe Christmas this year.This time of year is usually when we catch up with family and friends, there’s a buzz about the festive season no matter if you celebrate it or not.But that buzz can quickly change if you or someone close to
- [HG Updates](https://cnbsafe.com.au/hg-updates/) - For the petrol heads among us I thought I’d give you an update on my old HG. So I gave her a good old clean out a few weeks ago. From what I can tell she’s pretty original, I believe it has the factory carpet (it’s in pretty bad shape). It has some rust in
- [Wheels in Motion - November 2019 - Be thankful for what you have](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-november-2019-be-thankful-for-what-you-have/)
- [Behind the Scenes - Filming the  James Wood Story](https://cnbsafe.com.au/behind-the-scenes-filming-the-james-wood-story/) - I started sharing my story at workplaces in the late 90’s. I’d been doing it for a while and people kept asking me “Do you have your message on a Video, DVD or CD?” I had a think about it and spoke to a couple of people about it and eventually I decided to get
- [House Keeping](https://cnbsafe.com.au/house-keeping/) - We are building a house at the moment, we subdivided a block of land and we are building a rental property on it. So we are dealing with builders, carpenters, roofers, electricians, plasterers and all the other trades required to build a building. I’m so disappointed at the state of the building site! It’s an
- [Health Challenge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/health-challenge/) - When was the last time you started a Health Challenge? Lose a couple of Kilo’s, finish a fun run or longer distance run, do a bike ride?……. Did you achieve it?I’ve started one…. Sort of! I was speaking with my brother in law a while back and he told me that he’d had some tests
- [Silly Season](https://cnbsafe.com.au/silly-season/) - As you read this we will just be coming into the Silly Season. The lead up to Christmas and new year is often a time when we are distracted by everything that is going on around us.We have more parties and functions to celebrate the end of the year, We start to get ready for
- [Be Thankful For What You Have](https://cnbsafe.com.au/be-thankful-for-what-you-have/) - In my recent post “Just Keeps Giving”, I spoke about how I broke both of my feet and shared my recovery journey following surgery. Part of this recovery journey was being “assigned” to living in moonboots for 22 weeks and getting around in a wheelchair for 5 weeks. I had said that the wheelchair presented a
- [Wheels in Motion - October 2019 - What a Month!!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-october-2019-what-a-month/) - As you read this newsletter we are coming to the end of Safety Month for 2019. We have been involved in safety month for many years now and it’s great to see the effort that some workplaces put in during October. But we can’t just leave it until next October to try and focus on
- [James Wood in the Top 16 LinkedIn EHS Influencers for 2019](https://cnbsafe.com.au/james-wood-in-the-top-16-linkedin-ehs-influencers-for-2019/) - James Wood is listed in the Top 16 LinkedIn EHS Influencers for 2019. Click to Download Ebook Coming in at No.8 and the only Australian on the list shows that James is committed and passionate about sharing safety messages on a global level.Follow James on LinkedIn
- [Woody and Defence](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-and-defence/) - This month I was privileged to be asked to participate in the Department of Defence Safety Symposium in Canberra. I shared my story with some powerful decision makers and people responsible for keeping defence personnel safe while doing their jobs. It’s quite ironic that we ask people to risk their lives to defend our country
- [Wheels in Motion - September 2019 - Memories](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-september-2019-memories/) - Wheels in Motion - September 2019 NewsletterWoody share a story for R U OK day and talks about a day that changed his life forever.Also what's the right way to delivery information and meet Coco 1971 HG Holden Kingswood.
- [What’s your view?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/whats-your-view/) - Some of you will know that I love my cars, I’ve always been a car enthusiast and have been lucky enough to own some magnificent old cars. My latest purchase in another 1971 HG Holden Kingswood. It has little rust, is straight and drives well. It has a 186 with a trimatic (those of you
- [The Right Way to Deliver Information](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-right-way-to-deliver-information/) - I was recently at a workplace sharing my story and I got chatting with a couple of people afterwards. They said to me “You tell a really great story” I said “Thanks, I try to deliver my story in the way that I would have listened to it.” He told me that they have regular
- [Memories](https://cnbsafe.com.au/memories/) - Ok so here’s a question for you. Who can remember where they were when Elvis died? Who remembers the birth of their first child?Who remembers the day that man walked on the moon?There are a lot of significant days that some of us will never forget. But what about a date that changed your life forever? One of these
- [R U OK?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/r-u-ok/) - This R U OK day make the effort to ask a workmate, a friend, a family member or a stranger if the are OK. And if someone asks you if you are OK take the opportunity to discuss anything that you are not OK with. Let's get talking people Woody
- [Wheels in Motion - August 2019 - Say Something](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-august-2019-say-something/) - So we have made a few tweaks to the newsletter… a little revamp! Wheels in Motion has been in production for over 10 years now and we have evolved the look and the feel a lot over those 10 years. Let us know what you think?What would you like to see more of?In this edition
- [Say Something](https://cnbsafe.com.au/say-something/) - The last few months I have had some really interesting conversations with people about “Speaking UP” I’ll be honest and say that before I got hurt I used to see my workmates take a risk or do something that I thought was “Unsafe”….. And I didn’t think I had the right to say anything to
- [Safety Annie and Bega Helmet](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-annie-and-bega-helmet/) - Woody recently did a rollout to all the Bega sites throughout Australia and they were kind enough to give Safety Annie a Vegemite Bike Helmet! She loves it! Watch Safety Annie & Lara’s latest video on wearing Helmets when on your bike and scooter. Stay Safe Australia
- [Wheels in Motion - July 2019 - Ignorance Does Not Spell Bliss!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-july-2019-ignorance-does-not-spell-bliss/) - Hello everyone, another month has passed. This has been a busy month for me, I worked for a national company that has operations in many different states. It took me to QLD, NSW, VIC. I must admit it was quite draining to travel so much in a month. But it was worth it if it
- [Just Keeps Giving](https://cnbsafe.com.au/just-keeps-giving/) - It’s been 5 years now since I sustained an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and I still experience what I call “Brain Injured Moments”. These Brain Injured Moments are a part of who I am these days and I can usually laugh them off. Why not, this is my life now so I may as well make
- [Ignorance Does Not Spell Bliss!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/ignorance-does-not-spell-bliss/) - As my day to day job involves the servicing of Air Compressor equipment, I would like to share an incident that I recently experienced with one of my colleagues. Wearing correct PPE within the confines of our workshop is mandatory, and unfortunately there are still too many that think ‘this will never happen to me’.
- [Wheels in Motion - June 2019 Newsletter - Drive to the conditions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-june-2019-newsletter-drive-to-the-conditions/) - I listen to Truckies share Safety Messages, I spend a lot of time on the road,Alan has a chat with Finney and I waffle more safety stories! October is Safety Month and it is creeping up very quickly so make sure you book in early. Stay Safe Australia James Wood & The CNBSafe Team ???
- [Road Trip & Driving to the Conditions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/road-trip-driving-to-the-conditions/) - Road Trip Flying when you are in a wheelchair is not fun. I’ve mentioned before that I need assistance to get on and off a plane. So when the opportunity came up to visit some workplaces by road I jumped at it. I loaded up my ute and headed off. I have a UHF CB
- [Alan Newey on Speaking up, Ensuring Safe Work Sites and the Key Safety Tool Everyone Has](https://cnbsafe.com.au/alan-newey-on-speaking-up-ensuring-safe-work-sites-and-the-key-safety-tool-everyone-has/) - Alan recently had the chance to speak with Peter Finn from Face Contracting & Full Production Podcast on Speaking up, ensuring safe work sites and the key safety tool everyone has... Listen now: EP.63 Alan Newey on Speaking up, Ensuring Safe Work Sites and the Key Safety Tool Everyone Has
- [Wheels in Motion - May 2019 Newsletter - Working the Camera](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-may-2019-newsletter-working-the-camera/) - So it is the end of May and down south it is starting to get very chilly!!This month is all about bikes, riding and getting out and about...Anton makes talking about Safety... serious & fun!I talk to Finny again about Workplace Injury and Compensation...and be sure to visit the website for lots more stuff.Stay Safe
- [Working the Camera](https://cnbsafe.com.au/working-the-camera/) - How important is it to make FUN part of your work??? For me, it is an absolute priority! It is a core value of mine, and when the work that I do stops being fun, it will be time to change my work, and do something else. Truth be told, I actually feel a bit
- [Having to do things differently](https://cnbsafe.com.au/having-to-do-things-differently/) - While I’m on a bike riding theme I wanted to let you know that I took my wife and daughter for a ride recently. It was a Sunday morning and great weather so we loaded up the bikes and went to the Warburton Trail.Ok so you are all thinking… A handcycle costs much more than
- [Wheelchair Bike Issues](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheelchair-bike-issues/) - I’m not sure if I have mentioned this but do you know I can ride a bike? I ride a HandCycle which is a 3 wheeled hand powered bike. I use it mainly for exercise, but I also go for a ride with my family on some of the rail trails we have near us.
- [Ep 58 - Woody chats again with Finney](https://cnbsafe.com.au/ep-58-woody-chats-again-with-finney/) - I recently had the chance to speak with Peter Finn from Face Contracting & Full Production Podcast again, this time on the topic of The Ugly Truth About Workplace Injury and Compensation. Listen Now: The Ugly Truth About Workplace Injury and Compensation .
- [Wheels in Motion - April 2019 Newsletter - I'm a bit torn](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-april-2019-newsletter-im-a-bit-torn/) - April is done...and we have been pretty busy!Woody shares another plane story...not very happy!His kids riding motorbikes.Where our Safety Speakers will be in May & June and Don't Forget Safety Month in October.Stay Safe Australia James Wood & The CNBSafe Team ???
- [How does someone in a wheelchair get on a plane?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/how-does-someone-in-a-wheelchair-get-on-a-plane/) - This month we went on a short family trip to Sydney. Most of the time I travel alone so it was good to jump on a plane with the family. But I asked Ness to take a couple of pictures of me getting onto an aisle chair. My wheelchair is too wide to fit down the aisle
- [I’m a bit torn](https://cnbsafe.com.au/im-a-bit-torn/) - Some of you know that I have two adult sons, they are 22 and 27. I think because my accident happened when I was in my 20’s I’ve always been wary of some of the risks they take. However I have never stopped them from doing the things that they want to do. I’ve always
- [It’s just not fair!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/its-just-not-fair/) - So just ask yourself how you would cope with this? Recently a client rang me to share my story with their apprentice group in Roxby Downs in SA. I’ve been to Roxby many times working for BHP. So I ask the people that do my flight bookings to arrange a flight from Adelaide to Roxby
- [Wheels in Motion - March 2019 Newsletter - Do you deliver what you promise?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-march-2019-newsletter-do-you-deliver-what-you-promise/) - Welcome to the March update.I ask you... Are you delivering what you say you do?Greg Smith is honoured in his home town of Ballarat, I did a massive Roadshow in FNQ & Did you know we offer company branded stickers? Make sure you check out our site visit photos below and on our Safety Blog page. Stay Safe Australia
- [Smithy is a Sporting Legend](https://cnbsafe.com.au/smithy-is-a-sporting-legend/) - Some of you will have met Greg Smith and heard how fatigue led to him using a wheelchair for the last 30 years. But did you know he has also competed at 5 Paralympics and won medals at every one! He also is the current Strength and Conditioning coach for the Australian Wheelchair Rugby team
- [Does your Product or Service deliver what is says?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/does-your-product-or-service-deliver-what-is-says/) - Ok, so how many of you are able to offer a product or a service that doesn’t actually do what you say it does? It seems that hotels are able to!!!!! Recently I booked a hotel room that claimed to be wheelchair friendly, when I arrived there was a six inch step at the front
- [Wheels in Motion - February 2019 Newsletter - Breaking Down](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-february-2019-newsletter-breaking-down/) - We are right into 2019 now...February had me chatting with Finny from Face Contracting, An opportunity to see Greg Smith share his story on fatigue in Brisbane,I am working with our local council & I share what happened when my car broke down.We have had a great start to 2019 with some fantastic site visits....Why don't
- [Saving Lives Through Technology - The Future of Automation and Managing Fatigue in the Transport Industry](https://cnbsafe.com.au/saving-lives-through-technology-the-future-of-automation-and-managing-fatigue-in-the-transport-industry/) - Greg Smith, CNBSafe Safety Speaker will be a guest speaker at the the Saving Lives Through Technology - The Future of Automation and Managing Fatigue in the Transport Industry .This business breakfast event will be held on Tuesday 12th March 2019 at 7am at The Glen Hotel, Eight Mile Plains near Brisbane, QLD. All CNBSafe contacts have been given access to reduced price
- [Catch up with Rohan Sykes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/catch-rohan-sykes/) - Spotlight on Rohan Sykes - Safety Speaker I had the pleasure of catching up with Rohan Skyes a couple of weeks ago. What struck me most was Rohan’s passion to try and change people's attitude towards safety. We filmed a short video, check it out here and please get in touch if you would like Rohan to
- [Smithy is a Legend](https://cnbsafe.com.au/smithy-is-a-legend/) - One of our Safety Speakers has been asked to help out with some commentary on the Invictus Games underway in Australia. Greg Smith shares his story about fatigue and how it caused him to break his neck and damage his spinal cord… but Greg has also competed at 5… yes 5 Paralympic Games. 3 in wheelchair
- [Alan’s Bionic Arm](https://cnbsafe.com.au/alans-bionic-arm/) - Alan’s Bionic Arm I don’t know how to feel about this?.... One of our team has just been fitted with world's first technology. Alan’s Bionic Arm... Now I have to acknowledge that Alan lost his arm in a workplace accident. And I know for a fact that he would rather have his arm back than anything
- [Alan’s Updates - Bionic Arm, Hunter Safety Awards and Mine Story](https://cnbsafe.com.au/alans-updates-bionic-arm-hunter-safety-awards-mine-story/) - Alan’s Updates - Bionic Arm, Hunter Safety Awards and Mine Story Bionic arm is moving forward…. 2 steps at the moment and then 1 step back, very frustrating! The flow on from this is overcompensating with the left arm so I now have a few issues with the left arm. Well I cannot have the
- [Painful Reminders](https://cnbsafe.com.au/painful-reminders/) - Michelle Rath Whilst everyone recently celebrated Xmas and the New Year, for our family it was knowing that January would be a vivid reminder of how much we have lost. Xmas Day – Our son Alex was missing (attached is how our family now celebrates Xmas) January 16 – He would have turned 27 but
- [Fix it NOW... not later!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/fix-it-now-not-later/) - Have an admission to make, I let something go on for too long and someone got hurt! Ok so my man shed is down the back, I have a side access door and a roller door. 95% of the time I use the roller door to get in and out, but because I’m only 4
- [When does an Injury Stop?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/when-does-an-injury-stop/) - Ok so here is an interesting one for you to think about. If someone gets hurt at work does the injury start and stop there? The answer is NO… Some injuries have ongoing and lasting effects. About 12 months ago I knocked my toe on a table leg, it scratched the top of the toe
- [Anniversaries](https://cnbsafe.com.au/anniversaries-2/) - Normally we associate anniversaries with happy events, a wedding, a graduation, a milestone etc. But we also have not so happy anniversaries….. The anniversary of someone getting hurt or killed. Recently I reached an anniversary that I didn’t celebrate. The 23rd of September is a date that I will never forget. It’s the day that
- [Woody chats with Peter Finn](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-chats-with-peter-finn/) - I recently spoke to Peter Finn from Face Contracting & Full Production Podcast. It was great to chat about where we both have been and to discuss our thoughts on the state of mining at the moment. The great thing about Finny’s podcasts is that it’s like having a yarn to a mate at the pub,
- [Breaking Down](https://cnbsafe.com.au/breaking-down/) - So most of us have at some stage been unfortunate enough to break down in a vehicle, bike, motorbike.But I just want to put a little bit of a different slant on breaking down.The other day I had to work about 90 minutes drive from my home. It was a beautiful day so I decided
- [Wheels in Motion - January 2019 Newsletter - When does an injury stop?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-january-2019-newsletter-when-does-an-injury-stop/) - Happy New Year 2019...Have you got your Safety Plan in place for the year? Do you have a Safety Speaker visiting your site?My injury is still causing issues, Alan's Bionic arm progress has had a few hiccups & a few questions you may not have thought of before. Stay Safe Australia James Wood & The CNBSafe Team ???
- [TWO Interesting Questions...](https://cnbsafe.com.au/two-interesting-questions/) - I had a busy end of the year. I was travelling a lot and got to meet a heap of people. But I wanted to share a couple of questions that I got asked over the December period.1. The first one was about Compo. I was at a site and a person said to me that “If you
- [12 Months Ago… & Now by Alan Newey](https://cnbsafe.com.au/12-months-ago-now-by-alan-newey/) - After years of training and the advancement of bionics, I can now do something I thought was gone forever on News Years Day in 2018. (Have a beer with my right arm)Happy Days.. One year on…..Sharing safety presentations around Australia and we forget to look after ourselves. Not being home and travelling meant I did not wear the
- [Wheels in Motion - December 2018 Newsletter - Stay Safe this Christmas & New Year!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-december-2018-newsletter-stay-safe-this-christmas-new-year/) - Thank you and Merry Christmas On behalf of myself and everyone at CNBSafe I’d like to thank you for your support during 2018. Our Safety Speakers know what it’s like to get hurt, but without you allowing us to share our stories at your workplaces we would all be looking for other jobs or ways
- [Share your Safety Ideas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/share-safety-ideas/) - Don’t be afraid to copy or share when it comes to Safety I was out at a site a while ago and I was speaking to the Safety Manager that I was working with and talking about a couple of things that I had seen at a similar workplace that had improved traffic flow and
- [Talk to Someone](https://cnbsafe.com.au/talk-to-someone/) - A few times this year I’ve had conversations with people about how I coped with my injury mentally. Usually someone asks me “Did you have counselling?” Back when I got hurt I think the medical profession were a bit different. Their focus was to get someone physically back on track & hopefully the mental side
- [Wheels in Motion - November 2018 Newsletter - Controlling Anxiety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-november-2018-newsletter-controlling-anxiety/) - Welcome to the November Edition of Wheels in Motion G'day... Big one this month!! I talk about Airbags & Fix It now..Not later!Michael shares about Controlling Anxiety.Would you like me to do a video for your people?Or would you like a Safety Speaker before Christmas?Stay Safe Australia and the World! James Wood & The CNBSafe Team ???
- [Bringing Mindfulness Back](https://cnbsafe.com.au/bringing-mindfulness-back/) - In my previous blog Controlling My Anxiety, I explained that if I am to take control of my anxiety before I speak at one of my talks, I need to understand the triggers. Equally important, I have found it imperative that I also look after myself following my talks by taking time out to unwind.
- [Controlling My Anxiety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/controlling-my-anxiety/) - To understand my anxiety, I need to establish what the main trigger or triggers for anxiety are for me in my life. Whilst I have different triggers for different scenarios, there are two main triggers of anxiety for me prior to attending one of my talks, “time” & “disorientation”. The next thing I need to
- [Wheels in Motion - October 2018 Newsletter - Thankyou](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-october-2018-newsletter-thankyou/) - Welcome to the October Edition of Wheels in Motion What a Month... Safety Month!! 9 Weeks till Christmas... Greg worked at the Invictus Games Massive thank you to all the business that supported us this Safety Month!Would you like to know where Speakers are going to be... Coming to your RegionStay Safe Australia and the
- [9 Weeks till Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/9-weeks-till-christmas/) - Heading into the most hectic and often dangerous time of the year. In the lead up to Christmas many of us get distracted by the holidays, what we are doing with kids, the extra stress and busyness’ and we can often not pay as much attention as we normally do.For those of you in a safety
- [Wheels In Motion - September 2018 - How far would you go?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-september-2018-how-far-would-you-go/) - Welcome to the September Edition of Wheels in Motion September is a month of Anniversaries & Birthdays.My Son, Daughter, Sister, Brother in Laws, Sister in Laws & Nephew's Birthdays are in September.So is the Anniversary of my accident!How far would you go for Safety?Safety Month is HereWould you like to know where Speakers are going to
- [Wheels in Motion - August 2018 - What do you look forward to?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-august-2018-what-do-you-look-forward-to/) - Welcome to the August Edition of Wheels in Motion Sooooooo many site visits this month... Are YOU in any photos below?I ask you what do you look forward to? Do you know what a Safety Speaker is?Would you like to know where Speakers are going to be...Coming to your RegionSafety Month is in October...have you booked
- [What do you look forward to?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-do-you-look-forward-to/) - Hey here’s a question that I want your feedback on. Can you tell me something that you really look forward to?Before my accident I used to always look forward to any time that I could ride my motorbike. I used to enjoy the ride too and from work, on weekends if we had a planned
- [Times are a changin’](https://cnbsafe.com.au/times-are-a-changin/) - I have two adult sons, one is a diesel mechanic and the other works for a government department. We catch up regularly for family dinners and get togethers. I always ask them how work is and they generally tell me stories of some of the things that they have been doing.I’m always impressed by the
- [Five Reasons A Safety Speaker Works](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-reasons-a-safety-speaker-works/) - Woody here... So why would I have listened to someone’s story before I got hurt? And how might it have changed my CHOICES? So I asked myself this the other day… What benefit would I have got from listening to someone share the story of their accident, or of someone close to them? And I came
- [Toolbox Talk  - Safety Glasses](https://cnbsafe.com.au/toolbox-talk-safety-glasses/) - Safety Glasses... Ok just humour me here for a minute…. Wherever you are at the moment just close your eyes and keep them closed for 30 to 60 seconds. What did you see? What did you think? Now have a quick think about what it would be like to be like that ALL the time!
- [Toolbox Talks - Drugs and Alcohol](https://cnbsafe.com.au/toolbox-talks-drugs-alcohol/) - I’m starting this Toolbox Talk by saying that I love a beer, and sometimes I love lots of beer. I’ll also admit that when I was younger growing up in the country I dabbled in recreational drugs (Marijuana only….. This was way before Ice and other drugs were even invented). So I’m not writing this
- [Toolbox Talks - Complacency](https://cnbsafe.com.au/toolbox-talks-complacency/) - Toolbox Talks - Complacency For this Toolbox Talk I had to look in the dictionary and found the meaning of complacency as a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; Let's just think about that for a second and maybe simplify it. “A feeling of
- [Toolbox Talk - Near Miss Reporting](https://cnbsafe.com.au/toolbox-talk-near-miss-reporting/) - Near Miss Reporting Have you ever been driving along and seen something “Almost” happen where someone could have been hurt? Have you ever been doing your job and something went wrong and you “Nearly” got hurt? And what did you do about it? I want to take a couple of minutes to ask you to
- [Wheels in Motion – July 2018 - I'm Over It!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-july-2018-im-over-it/) - Welcome to the July Edition of Wheels in Motion Middle of the year and I am Over it!!I can't reach high things and I'm not religious...Plenty of CNBSafe Selfies this month...Stay Safe Australia and the World! James Wood & The CNBSafe Team July 2018 Newsletter ??
- [I’m over it!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/im-over-it/) - Hey everyone, this is going to a big whinge… I know I seem to whinge a lot but I feel that I have the right to whinge about some of the things that make my life harder than it would be if I had not had my accident. First whinge is Don’t offer something you
- [Wheels in Motion - Newsletters](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-newsletters/) - Check our previous Wheels In Motion newsletters... December 2016 Newsletter Edition 96 November 2016 Newsletter Edition 95 October 2016 Newsletter Edition 94 September 2016 Newsletter Edition 93 August 2016 Newsletter Edition 92 July 2016 Newsletter Edition 91 June 2016 Newsletter Edition 90 May 2016 Newsletter Edition 89 April 2016 Newsletter Edition 88 March 2016 Newsletter
- [Woody's Words - Week 2 - Won't Happen to Me](https://cnbsafe.com.au/week-2-wont-happen/) - Woody talks about the attitude of 'It Won't happen to me.' Good day everyone. Woody here again. You know when I got hurt and the doctors told me that I'd never be able to walk again. I didn't believe it. The first thing that went through my mind was, this doesn't happen to me and
- [Woody's Words - Week 3 - I Can't Reach Things](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-3-cant-reach-things/) - Woody talks about what the things he can't do. Good day everyone. Woody again. You know, one of the things that really pisses me off about being in a wheelchair, I can't reach things that are up high. I can't use a ladder. I go out to the shops and in the supermarket, things that
- [Woody's Words - Week 4 - PPE at Home](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-4-ppe-home/) - Woody chats about the importance of PPE - Personal Protective Equipment Good day again, Woody. Hey listen, I reckon we're pretty good at wearing a PPE when we're at work. But what about some of the things that you do around your house. I've seen people mow their lawns with a pair of thongs on.
- [Woody's Words - Week 5 - Chronic Pain](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-5-chronic-pain/) - Woody talks about Chronic Pain Good morning everyone. Woody here. It's about a four thirty in the morning. I am out in my shed. One of the side effects of a spinal cord injury or for many injuries in fact, is fairly chronic pain. I do suffer from quite a lot of pain. Sometimes it
- [Woody's Words - Week 6 - Can't Lift Heavy Things](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-6-cant-lift-heavy-things/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about how he has to lift heavy things. Good day everyone. Woody again. One of the things that really annoys me about being in a wheelchair is that, it's hard to lift things that are heavy. Things like moving a car battery or some furniture, it's really difficult for me
- [Woody's Words - Week 7 - Quick Jobs take Longer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-7-quick-jobs-take-longer/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about how Quick jobs can take longer. Good day everyone. Woody again. You know one of the things that I don't like is how much longer it takes me to do just simple things. I mean, I'm a mechanic or a fitter by trade, and to replace a battery in
- [Woody's Words - Week 8 - My Career was Ruined](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-8-career-ruined/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about how his career was ruined after his accident. Good day everyone. Woody again. Have you ever thought about, what you would do if you couldn't do the job that you do now? I mean, I'm a diesel mechanic by trade. So I used to be able to fix things,
- [Woody's Words - Week 9 - Can't Unblock my Gutters](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-9-cant-unblock-gutters/) - Woody the Safety Bloke and how he can't unblock gutters Good day everyone, Woody again, hey we've had some pretty crappy weather here over the last month or so. A couple of weekends ago I was home by myself and we had a big downpour of rain and one of my gutters started over flying
- [Woody's Words - Week 10 - The Cost of Equipment](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-10-cost-equipment/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about the cost of equipment after an accident. Good day everyone, Woody again, you know the cost of an injury is pretty huge. One of the things that I've to rely on is equipment, you know, every day I have to get around using a wheelchair. Now a normal basic
- [Woody's Words - Week 11 - How would your kids cope?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-11-kids-cope/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about your children and the impact an accident would have on them. Hi everyone, Woody here, hey for those of you who've got kids or even grandkids, have you ever taken a minute to think about some of the things that you really love doing with your kids or your
- [Woody's Words - Week 12 - What skills would be wasted?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-12-skills-wasted/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about what skills you have that may never be able to used again. How you doing, Woody again, listen do you have any skills or talents or just things that you enjoy doing and that you're good at and have a think about what it'd be like if all of
- [Woody's Words - Week 13 - I Can't Stack Wood](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-13-cant-stack-wood/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about some of the simple things he would like to do...like stack wood. Good day everyone, Woody again, this is my woodpile, pretty impressive hey but I've got to be honest with you, I didn't stack it. I've got a bloke that comes around and stacks wood for me and
- [Woody's Words - Week 14 - Going to the Tip](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-14-going-tip/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shares how going to the tip is not the easiest thing to do!! Hey everyone, Woody again, hey I think one of the things that I get a little bit annoyed with is having to ask people to help me. I mean, I've got to take a trailer load of rubbish
- [Woody's Words - Week 15 - Mowing the Lawn](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-15-mowing-lawn/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows you how he has to get on & off the lawn mower! Good day everyone, Woody again, hey listen I can't push a handle now I live on a little bit of property, so the only way that I can mow my lawns is either to get somebody else to
- [Woody's Words - Week 16 - Mobile Phones](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-16-mobile-phones/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks Mobile Phone!! Good day everyone, Woody again, hey listen I spend a lot of time in the car, I would much rather drive to places then jump on and off an airplane and one of the things that's been really pissing me off lately is mobile phones. Now don't get
- [Woody's Words - Week 17 - Annie's View on Safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-17-annies-view-safety/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks with Annie about her views on Safety! Woody: Good day everyone, Woody here again, today I've got a very special guest with me, what's your name? What's your real name? Annie: Annie Woody: Annie is... how old are you Annie Annie: five Woody: now today I want to have a chat with Annie because
- [Woody's Words - Week 18 - Setting up my Shed](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-18-setting-shed/) - Woody the Safety Bloke share what it is like to set up your shed when you are in a wheelchair. Good day everyone, Woody again, hey I've just moved house and I got to tell you how, it's been painful, for those of you who've moved house, you'll know what I'm speaking about but I'm
- [Woody's Words - Week 19 - Moving House](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-19-moving-house/) - Woody's Words - Week 19 - Moving House Woody the Safety Bloke has just moved house. See some of the changes that need to made just so he has access. Hey everyone, Woody here again, listen some of you might know that I've just moved house and it's been a pretty painful process. Now found
- [Woody's Words - Week 20 - Safety Annie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-20-safety-annie/) - Woody the Safety Bloke daughter Annie...self called 'Stickhead' talks safety from the view of a a 5 year old. This is another special edition of Woody's Words with Annie. Woody: Hi Annie, how are you? Annie I want you to tell everybody what you have to wear, when you're on your bike. Annie: Helmet Woody: Now what
- [Woody's Words - Week 21 - Paying People to do Things](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-21-paying-people-things/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about having to pay people to do things he can't do anymore. Good day everyone, Woody again, hey one of the things I used to really enjoy before I had my accident was playing with my cars and on a weekend I'd like to wash my car or my motorbike,
- [Woody's Words - Week 22 - Seatbelts cause Injuries?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-22-seatbelts-cause-injuries/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shares his thoughts on Seatbelts Good day everyone, Woody here, hey listen over the last six months or so, I've had a couple of discussions or even arguments with people about seatbelts. Now look, I'm the first one to admit, I'm not a safety expert, I've got no qualifications in safety,
- [Woody's Words - Week 23 - Rough Ground](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-23-rough-ground/) - Woody the Safety Bloke shows you what it is like to get around on rough ground. Good day everyone, Woody again, hey you know one of the things that I have to deal with on a day-to-day basis is getting around on rough surfaces. I mean I just came through a little bit of a
- [Woody's Words - Week 24 - Public Amenities](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-24-public-amenities/) - Woody the Safety Bloke talks about public amenities. Hey everyone, Woody again, one of the things that I struggle with on a daily basis is trying to find a dunny that I can get into I got a little holiday place up at Eildon in Victoria and there is no wheelchair accessible toilets so If I
- [Woody's Words - Week 25 - Merry Safe Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-25-merry-safe-christmas/) - WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE CONTAINED Woody the Safety Bloke wishes you a Merry Safe Christmas. Good day people, Woody again, Christmas hat and all, hey listen I just want to take a minute to say thanks for all your support during the year, it's been really good to meet some of you and have a yarn
- [Woody's Words - Week 26 - My Reasons](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-words-week-26-reasons/) - Woody the Safety Bloke share his reasons this Festive season for staying safe & going home at the end of the day. Hey everyone, Woody again and Annie and I'd like to introduce Dan. He was in one of the videos last year, you might remember, he got bitten by a spider, anyhow just wanted
- [Safety Annie - Tie your laces!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-annie-tie-your-laces/) - Safety Annie... daughter of Woody the Safety Bloke talks Safety!! Safety Annie talks about making sure your shoelaces are tied when riding your bike. Stay Safe Australia
- [Safety Annie - Use Your Bell!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-annie-use-your-bell/) - Safety Annie reminds us to use your bell to let others know you are there.
- [Safety Annie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-annie-visit/) - Some regular Woody’s Words Watchers would have seen the occasional guest appearance from my daughter Annie. She has asked if she can share some safety messages and stories on YouTube. So here’s where we need you to help us. For those of you with kids 12 years and under what would you like your kids to hear from
- [Who’s Fault is This?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/whos-fault-is-this/) - So here’s a question for the safety people, recently I was out at a shopping centre and a van pulled into the wheelchair park next to me.I sat and watched as the driver got out and lifted the tailgate with some difficulty, she then reached over and grabbed a stick that was in the van
- [Wheels in Motion – June 2018 – Introducing Michael Weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-june-2018-introducing-michael-weston/) - Welcome to the June Edition of Wheels in Motion Can you believe it is half way through the year already??This month we introduce you to Michael Weston, James shows a dodgy wheelchair accessible van and our Safety Speakers once again have been all over this country.Safety Month is in October...have you booked your Safety Speaker yet? Stay Safe
- [The James Wood Story - CHOICES](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-james-wood-story-choices/) - Workplace accident prevention is essential. Because sometimes there is no cure. Safety is a choice YOU make. On the 23rd of September, 1985, James Wood woke up and went to work. Just like every other day. He came home nine months later. James suffered a workplace accident that irrevocably injured his spinal cord. It was
- [Michelle Rath - Remember Alex](https://cnbsafe.com.au/michelle-rath-remember-alex/) - Michelle Rath shares the heartache of losing her son Alex to a workplace accident. Alex was the youngest son of Michelle Rath. Only 23 when he was killed on the job. Even though one of the most difficult topics to discuss, Michelle does not want others to have to go through what she and her
- [Woody's Words - Week 1 - Intro to Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/week-1-intro-woody/) - Welcome to the first week of Woody's Words. Woody the Safety Bloke... aka James Wood talks about what he will be sharing in the future. James Wood…aka “Woody the Safety Bloke”, will be sharing weekly video messages, tips, thoughts, ideas etc… Directly from Woody himself…these will be real, unedited, some serious, some funny, some sad
- [Wheels in Motion - April 2018 - F*#kin Pain!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-april-2018-fkin-pain/) - Welcome to April edition of Wheels in Motion I talk about my pain again.... Michelle shares her recent visit to RAAF Edinburgh and I also share about some of me fears of travelling and where we went on our recent holiday. If you have any questions for me or any of the Safety Speakers please
- [F*#kin Pain!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/fkn-pain/) - I’m writing this months newsletter at 4am, No I’m not on night shift……I have been awake since 2.30am. I can’t sleep because it feels like my arse is on fire! F*#kin Pain! I’m in pain. It hurts and there’s absolutely nothing I can do about it, I’ve tried everything over the last 30 years. Drugs. Legal
- [Safety Month 2018](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-month-2018/) - Once again Safety Month is in October. We have some bookings confirmed for this year so if you were planning to invite a safety speaker to your workplace it’s probably a good idea to book it now
- [My Greatest Fear](https://cnbsafe.com.au/my-greatest-fear/) - My greatest fear... I travel a lot for work, Recently we had a family holiday overseas. We decided that we would go to Italy and France and take my daughter to Paris Disneyland. So they get me on the plane using a narrow “Aisle Chair” and I transfer into my seat. They then take my
- [Wheels in Motion - March 2018 - Woody's Safety Challenge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-in-motion-march-2018-woodys-safety-challenge/) - This month I ask you to set yourself a challenge and then share it!! I had a chat with the students at my daughters school and Safety Annie wants to know what your kids want to know about Safety. Wheels in Motion - March 2018 ??
- [Teaching](https://cnbsafe.com.au/teaching/) - I would not be a teacher, the thought of a classroom full of kids actually scares me. Yet recently I volunteered to talk at my daughters primary school assembly.It was a quick 5 minute chat about why I need to use a wheelchair but I also got to speak to them about some of the
- [Woody's Safety Challenge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woodys-safety-challenge/) - Woody's Safety Challenge Some of you know that I used to compete in Wheelchair Racing. I had a long and enjoyable sporting career and travelled to many different countries to compete. I worked with a series of coaches over the years and a consistent theme was to set yourself a target and work towards achieving
- [Why do you tell me, But not say anything to them?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tell-not-say-anything/) - Ok, so I turn up at a Workplace & share my experiences..... I'm sometimes on a site for days or even weeks at a time & I get the opportunity to talk to people "Outside" of my presentations. On many occasions I'll be speaking to someone & they will tell me about something that goes
- [Will my Dick Work?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/will-dick-work/) - As posted on Linked in Apologies in advance if any of you take offense to the title of this article, but this was an actual question that I asked the doctor after my workplace accident where I broke my back and crushed my spinal cord. September 1985, I was in my early 20’s and had
- [James Wood on Regional Voices](https://cnbsafe.com.au/james-wood-on-regional-voices/) - Today we discuss workplace safety with James Wood, Founder & Safety Speaker at CNB SAFE. James Wood was having a usual day at work when he made a wrong choice that left him legally paraplegic and confined to a wheel chair for the rest of his life. James tells Kendi Burness-Cowan about the importance of
- [Wheels in Motion - February 2018 - Feedback...What do you do with it?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-january-2018-feedback/) - End of February already....I am still wishing people Happy New Year! We have updated our look... the new CNBSafe website was launched last week. Take a browse and lets us know what you think... as with everything it is a constant work in progress so we welcome Feedback! Talking Feedback... What do you do with Feedback? I ask
- [Wheels in Motion - January 2018 - Wisdom vs Attitude Vs Advice](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-january-2018-wisdom-vs-attitude-vs-advice/) - Welcome to the first newsletter for 2018. I hope you all had a happy and safe end to the year. Read my newsletter and reflect on some of the things that I write, I'm not a safety professional with injury rates and statistics.... I'm a worker that got hurt at work.We now have a team
- [What do you do with the Feedback you ask for?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-do-you-do-with-the-feedback-you-ask-for/) - What do you do with the Feedback you ask for? Most of us are constantly trying to improve what we do, whether its providing products, delivering a service or training and information. And to help us improve what we do many people and organisations ask for feedback. But what do you do with the feedback
- [Wheels in Motion - December 2017 -All I Want for Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-december-2017/) - This newsletter marks 9 years of 'Wheels in Motion' So many stories shared over this time... This month we talk Mobile phones, Technology, we are now have Woody's Words as a Podcast and All I want for Christmas...2018 is nearly upon is…. Make sure you include a Safety Speaker in your Safety Journey for 2018 Wheels in Motion
- [Wheels in Motion - November 2017 - Carried on to a Plane](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-november-2017/) - Summer is nearly upon us so I talk about drinking water, my long time friend Tanya shares one her mental challenges, I had to be carried on to a plane, visited a remote minesite and I share my thoughts on Zero Harm...would love to hear yours?Still time to get a Safety Speaker to your site this year! 2018 is
- [Wheels in Motion - October 2017 - Travelling to the Unknown](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-october-2017/) - Read October 2017 Newsletter What a month....we are exhausted!! Safety Month has been very busy, I bought new car, Michelle shares about travelling, Alan is on ABC Radio, Rohan is in the queens baton Relay & makes sure you get in contact if you would like a personalised safety message. Wheels in Motion October 2017
- [Toolbox Talk -  Fatigue](https://cnbsafe.com.au/toolbox-talk-fatigue/) - Toolbox Talk - Fatigue I’m tired and fatigue as I write this…. I got up at 5am, I rode my bike for an hour before driving to the airport which normally takes an hour. I had to catch 2 planes and then drive 2 hours to the site I was working at. I had a
- [Alan uses his Right Arm!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/alan-uses-right-arm/) - Alan uses his Right Arm! After years of training and the advancement of bionics, I can now do something I thought was gone forever. On New Years Day... I had a beer with my Right Arm!! Happy New Year
- [High Risk Vs Low Risk](https://cnbsafe.com.au/high-risk-vs-low-risk/) - I was asked to speak to a workplace this month, it was a group of office workers, marketing staff, sales people, IT support, management & leaders for the company. Then thought to myself….. “these people are not really exposed to high risk”. But then I tried to put myself in their situation. I’m at a
- [Safety is Boring -  Woody's Tips](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-is-boring/) - Safety is Boring I was at a site this week & I had a chat with a couple of the people that worked there & they said to me that they really enjoyed listening to me because my sessions were interesting, informative & they felt like they were part of the session, and that they
- [Speak Up - Making a Difference](https://cnbsafe.com.au/speak-making-difference/) - Speak Up - Making a Difference Over the last few years I’ve done a couple of things that I would not have done when I was younger. I’ve written feedback letters (Good and bad) to hotels, airlines, businesses that I feel have done a really shit job or a really good job. I’ve joined the
- [NSW Roads](https://cnbsafe.com.au/nsw-roads/) - NSW Roads What a shocker NSW has had over the last month or so. It seemed like every day there was another horrific crash on the roads. The newsreaders tell us what happened in a short 30 second dramatic monologue, then it cuts to footage of mangled wrecks and parked emergency services vehicles with lights
- [Wisdom V’s Attitude V’s Advice](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wisdom-vs-attitude-vs-advice/) - Wisdom V’s Attitude V’s Advice Had some interesting conversations with my boys over the last couple of months. I mentioned above that they have both bought homes and one of them has a baby on the way. I suggested to both of them that they look into Income Protection Insurance….as a just in case measure.
- [Looking Forward - Don't Hurt Yourself](https://cnbsafe.com.au/looking-forward/) - Ok so when someone gets hurt at work, the changes are usually immediate! This means we have to change the way we do things, maybe modify where we live, and possibly look at changing what we do with our families & for work. But what about the future? If the injury is permanent & will
- [Who would help you?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/who-would-help-you/) - Hello everyone, this month I’ve been doing a bit of work around where we live. Some of you know that we have 10 acres & an older Mud Brick house in the Yarra Valley. Now most properties require a bit of maintenance to keep them in good shape. Our place requires a bit more than
- [Bunnings Car Park](https://cnbsafe.com.au/bunnings-car-park/) - I recently went to Bunnings, I mean who doesn't love a trip to Bunnings?..... I parked in a wheelchair space & got out of the car. I then looked around for a ramp that would allow me to get up onto the footpath & make my way into the store. There was NO RAMP! I
- [Insurance Time Again](https://cnbsafe.com.au/insurance-time-again/) - Insurance time again! Ok so I know I’ve whinged about this before, but my Life Insurance renewal was due this month, It has gone up again as I’m a year closer to carking it!..... But did you know that I have to pay more because I use a wheelchair? I’m 52 years old this year,
- [My arse is killing me...](https://cnbsafe.com.au/my-arse-is-killing-me/) - I know I seem to whinge a lot about this topic, but lately my bum has been quite painful. I suffer from nerve pain, its like a really severe case of sunburn all over my backside & the backs of my legs. Some days it is a 9 on the pain scale of 10!...... With
- [Some days it's harder than others](https://cnbsafe.com.au/days-harder-others/) - Ok so if you read this newsletter regularly you will know that C&B Safe is a group of people that visit workplaces to share our stories. We have all been impacted by workplace injury or fatality. Most of the time we can visit a business or worksite & talk about how an injury has changed
- [Doing it Right](https://cnbsafe.com.au/doing-it-right/) - This is a story for Safety Professionals and Managers Over the last 2 months I have been going to the same site every week. They have released a new SHMS (Safety Health Management System) and asked me to visit the site to help show why we have these things in our workplaces. I have to
- [Drink Driving](https://cnbsafe.com.au/drink-driving/) - I want to share a story with you about Drink Driving. Someone I know recently got done for D.U.I. But the sad thing about this is that they thought they were doing the right thing. They went out to a party, organised a lift to and from the party. But because they had to work
- [Teach them Well](https://cnbsafe.com.au/teach-them-well/) - I have been doing some work with Caterpillar Australia over the last few years. They put a lot of apprentices on each year and they ask me to speak to their apprentices and try to get them to realise that if they get hurt it will change their lives. Now Caterpillar have the resources to
- [Walk in my Shoes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/walk-in-my-shoes/) - I spend a lot of time trying to make people realise that my accident changed my life, I try to explain some of the issues that a serious injury will have on you & the people around you….. but I don’t really think you can understand it unless you experience it “First Hand!”….. I recently
- [Mental Health](https://cnbsafe.com.au/mental-health/) - If you break a bone they put it in a splint, if you cut yourself you bandage it up, I broke my back and I now get around using a wheelchair…… So all of these injuries are quite visible. Recently I met someone who had hurt his back at work, he had a soft tissue
- [Making a Difference](https://cnbsafe.com.au/making-a-difference/) - Do you ever sit back and wonder if what you do every day, makes a difference to other people’s lives? I often sit back and ask myself if I am making a difference when I am sharing Alex's story with the various businesses that I am privileged to visit. For me it's a necessity and Safety
- [Michelle’s trip to Chinchilla…](https://cnbsafe.com.au/michelles-trip-to-chinchilla/) - This week saw me travel to Chinchilla Qld, my very first interstate trip to share Alex’s Story and an experience that will be with me always. Initially I wasn’t sure what to expect and living on camp amongst the workers, gave me an appreciation to the lifestyle they choose along with so much admiration. It
- [I'm Crook!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/im-crook/) - So I spend most of my working life trying to stop people from getting hurt. But here’s something that you might not have thought about?...... what would it be like if you had an injury, but then also got really sick! This last week I have had the worst case of Man Flu in history,
- [What is Woody's Words?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/what-is-woodys-words/) - Woody's Words are safety talks directly from Woody himself…these will be real, unedited, some serious, some funny, some sad but all with a take away safety message to make you think!! Woody the Safety Bloke, from CNBSafe Safety Speakers Australia, will be uploading weekly messages onto the CNBSafe website. Your company can share these
- [OPERATOR PROFILE: PARAPLEGIC JAMES WOOD’S JCB 8025 MODIFICATION](https://cnbsafe.com.au/operator-profile-paraplegic-james-woods-jcb-8025-modification/) - James Wood and his modified JCB digger featured in Earthmovers & Excavators magazine CNBSAFE Safety Speakers’ James Wood has been interviewed by Earthmovers & Excavators magazine about a JCB 8025 ZTS mini excavator which was modified to allow him to operate it without the use of his legs. It’s an inspirational story about adapting to
- [The Pain of January - Michelle’s Story](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-pain-of-january-michelles-story/) - I hold January in contempt, and it’s a month I often refer to as ‘Soul Destroying’ as there is really no other way to describe it. I wish I could somehow bypass it or sleep through it, but No...I have to deal with yet another shattering anniversary. Another year without my beautiful and youngest son
- [Accidents can Happen](https://cnbsafe.com.au/accidents-can-happen/) - Michelle Shares….Accidents can Happen! As recent as last week, I was involved in a minor accident which could have been a whole lot worse. A visit to the podiatrist of all places to see why one of my feet was giving me so much trouble, Walking barefoot on a treadmill and then asked to move
- [Alan’s Bionic Arm](https://cnbsafe.com.au/alans-letter-written-from-hospital/) - NOTE....Alan's Bionic Arm blog started in July 2015 and as you scroll down you will see regular updates. The latest is August 2016 Hello everyone from the Alfred Hospital, Day 1 Friday 12th June 2015 I arrived on Friday 12th June for the first stage of a bionic arm build that has been in the
- [The 'Fear Factor'](https://cnbsafe.com.au/the-fear-factor/) - A Mothers Confession By Michelle Rath I hope the below provides our readers with a broader understanding about the ongoing impact of Workplace Loss, I feel that unless you have travelled this road then it’s not something you can ever imagine. How years later it is for those of us left behind to pick up
- [Don't forget your Med's](https://cnbsafe.com.au/dont-forget-meds/) - When you have any injury you sometimes use medication to help manage any issues associated with the injury. For example I take a pill daily that stops me from getting muscle spasms in my legs and I also take a pill that stops me from pissing myself (excuse the description) But what happens if you
- [Orrcon Steel and Woody’s Words Safety Talks](https://cnbsafe.com.au/orrcon-steel-woodys-words-safety-talks/) - Another company that I want to name this month for a safety talk that I feel is doing a great job is Orrcon Steel. Many of you know that I send out my Woody’s Words weekly video messages. I know that some businesses share these at toolbox talks or pre start meetings. One company that
- [Annie's Ninja Party Safety Notice](https://cnbsafe.com.au/annies-ninja-party-safety-notice/) - I sent a letter to all parents explaining to them that it was a Ninja course at Annie's party and there was a possibility that their kids could slip, trip or fall and if this was a problem then don’t come to the party! You can see my letter here: Annie’s Ninja Party Safety Notice
- [Anniversaries](https://cnbsafe.com.au/anniversaries/) - Most of us have special days, our birthdays, the day we got married (or divorced), our kids birthdays, Grand Final day, Bathurst…… And many more days that we celebrate, enjoy, laugh and usually have a good time. I've got an anniversary that I don't enjoy and it's that day that I got hurt at work.
- [Safety Month in Review](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-month-review/) - October has been Safety Month throughout Australia. This has meant our Safety Speakers have been travelling all over the country to deliver their safety message.Here is some of the companies that committed to safety this month…. Glencore Monadelphous Amcor Toll Kingston Council BAE Systems Sydney Water Banyule Council Wagga Wagga Council Worksafe Vic Thyseenkrupp ATCO
- [What's your Reason?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/whats-your-reason/) - I’d like your answer to this question. We are a team of 6 people who have been impacted by workplace injury or fatality. So we know how it has changed our lives & the lives of our families. But I still have a reason for staying safe. So I’d like to share our teams reasons
- [James Wood - WHS Champion of the Year 2016](https://cnbsafe.com.au/james-wood-whs-champion/) - Thrilled to be announced the 2016 WHS Champion at the Hunter Safety Awards this week. At a gala awards night filled with Safety Nerds I accepted the award & was humbled by the acknowledgement. Thanks to everyone who voted for me & to everyone who believes that we can keep working to stop people from
- [Identify the Risk](https://cnbsafe.com.au/identify-the-risk/) - I received this email from someone recently sharing a story with me. My husband and his best friend were doing some work on an old caravan, it's quite heavy and they fitted a Wind Up Jockey Wheel to make it easier to move. They noticed that one of the brackets that holds the Jockey Wheel was
- [Safety In Numbers by Michelle Rath](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-numbers-michelle-rath/) - I've had a busy couple of busy months in delivering Alex's message to our CNB Safe clients. I recently travelled to WA for the first time and spent a week in Kambalda,WA at Goldfields St Ives & Independent Long Operations. To put things into perspective, I delivered 11 presentations over 5 days which is mentally
- [Woody Interviews Alan Byrne](https://cnbsafe.com.au/woody-interviews-alan-byrne/) - A must see interview that will make you think!! What happened to Alan should never have happened… On a 42+ degree day on the Whitsundays, Alan was laying bricks and working as a labourer. He started to feel unwell and decided to do the right thing and knock off early. Alan started to walk home,
- [Alan's Bionic Arm Update](https://cnbsafe.com.au/alans-bionic-arm-update/) - January 2017 - Update Had a great break over Christmas & New Year!! Training on the new bionic arm has continued and been a great success, leading to the possible final go ahead to order the arm in February. There was one glitch when the computer model did not work, there was no brain activity
- [Veolia Qld Commits Big Time](https://cnbsafe.com.au/veolia-qld-commits-big-time/) - Veolia Qld Commits Big Time Late last year we started discussions with Veolia in Qld about getting a strong safety message to ALL of their Qld operations. After months of planning and logistics it finally came together last month. I was invited to do a “Road Trip” with the General Manager SHEQ Clint Theil and
- [Make a Call](https://cnbsafe.com.au/make-a-call/) - A good friend of mine sent me this recently and I just had to share it with you... Today I was driving along Victoria Road in Lilydale and I turned into Beresford Rd and there was electricity works happening and they had shut down half the road. The traffic controller on the corner had his
- [Burnouts](https://cnbsafe.com.au/burnouts/) - I’m a petrolhead, I love my cars and have had some great ones over the years. I’ll also admit here that many years ago on the back roads of the country town I grew up in I have done a couple of Burnouts. But have you noticed lately that every new housing estate, quiet roundabout,
- [Really Sad News](https://cnbsafe.com.au/really-sad-news/) - Trigger Alert…...The following article may cause distress to some readers. I’m a bit angry while writing this newsletter, And I might upset a few people by saying what I’m about to say….. But I’m going to say it! We need to do something about FIFO Rosters. Four and One is killing people! I read today
- [Bittersweet Memories](https://cnbsafe.com.au/bittersweet-memories/) - As our family nears yet another anniversary where our son and brother Alex was taken from us the anxiety starts to creep in for me, Xmas, what would have been his 27th birthday and 4th year anniversary all within 4 weeks of each other. It hurts and it becomes a bit of a blur as I
- [NSW Ambulance](https://cnbsafe.com.au/nsw-ambulance/) - NSW Ambulance Visit This month was a big one for the C&B Safe team. For the first time we had several safety speakers at the same conference at the same time. We were invited to share our stories with the NSW Ambulance service at their state Safety and Culture Summit in Sydney. Michelle, Greg and
- [Kids are the best learners and also the best teachers!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/kids-best-learners-also-best-teachers/) - My daughter has a pretty good understanding of Safety. She knows how I got hurt at work and some of the other things that can cause someone to be injured. She is also aware of things that can protect you like Seatbelts and helmets but that is because she is exposed to it and we
- [A New Car](https://cnbsafe.com.au/a-new-car/) - Ok so I want you to think about this for a second. You have a car that you want, so you save, or borrow the money so you can afford it. You have worked hard and want to enjoy the feeling of having something to show for the work that you do. You finally can
- [Travel To The Unknown](https://cnbsafe.com.au/travel-to-the-unknown/) - Often when we travel to a customer’s site, we end up in places that we have not otherwise been and I love that about my job. BUT a big part of what we as safety speakers do is the need to remain focused because along with this, it presents other issues. Fatigue from Travel Travelling
- [Warming Up](https://cnbsafe.com.au/warming-up/) - This month I was working in the Tanami Desert in the NT, It’s already in the mid to high 30’s and they stress how important it is to stay hydrated. But it got me thinking about those of us who live in the southern states where it is a bit cooler. I did a bit
- [Carried onto a Plane](https://cnbsafe.com.au/carried-onto-plane/) - Hey I mentioned above that I was working on a remote mine site last week. They don’t have the facilities or the equipment required to get me off the plane on site so we worked out a plan that the ERT (Emergency Response Team) would use it as an exercise to get someone off the
- [Is a Safety Speaker worth the Cost?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-speaker-worth-cost/) - One of the most common questions we get asked is "How much does it cost to get a speaker to our workplace?" And then when we give them some costs they ask "Is it really worth it?" Have a look at Woody's answer to Is a Safety Speaker worth it?
- [Wheels in Motion - January 2017 - Painful Reminder](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-january-2017/) - Welcome to 2017 So we begin our 9th year of Wheels in Motion Newsletter at a frantic pace. Many business kicked off the year with Safety Speakers on 3rd Jan...what a great way safe start to the year!! I share my feelings on Jet Skis, Rohan made the local paper in Colac, Woody's Words is
- [Wheels in Motion - September 2017 -Anniversaries](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-september-2017/) - September 2017 Newsletter September is a month of dates for me... My son and daughter's birthday, my sister and two brother in law birthday's and an eventful anniversary. Annie had a Ninja Birthday Party and everyone got a Safety Notice!! Have you secured your Safety Speaker for Safety Month? Book a Safety Speaker Till next
- [Wheels in Motion - August 2017 - Kids are the Best Teachers](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-august-2017/) - August 2017 Newsletter In the last month I have travelled from Rooty Hill to Brunei delivering my safety message about CHOICES. Never do I lose the passion for why I do this...along with all our Safety Speakers. Greg, Michelle and I all shared our stories together at the NSW Ambulance Safety & Culture Summit... a great
- [Wheels in Motion - July 2017 - Share your Safety Ideas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-july-2017/) - July 2017 Newsletter This month I'd like to name a couple of companies that I think are doing a great job with Safety. I give you my views on sharing safety information with each other. Check out Woody's Words on Skate Parks and helmets and we announce the winner of the CHOICES Safety Package. Make
- [Wheels in Motion - June 2017 - FIFO is Killing People](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-june-2017/) - Welcome to the June Wheels in Motion! Middle of the year already....How did that Happen!! FIFO Rosters are making me angry. Alan gets his Bionic Arm, Rohan and I sat down for a chat & I work with a company with a Global Commitment to Safety. Make sure you check out our EOFY Offer and Woody's Words Competition. Plus Woody's Words and
- [Wheels in Motion - May 2017 - Teach Them Well](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-may-2017/) - Welcome to the May Wheels in Motion! Another busy month at CNBSafe Headquarters! I chatted with Rohan and we got it all on video... we will be releasing this soon. This month I talk about Apprentices, Safety & Sport and Michelle talks about her involvement in The International Workers Memorial Day. Make sure you check out our EOFY
- [Wheels in Motion - April 2017 - Drink Driving](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-april-2017/) - Welcome to the 100th Edition of Wheels in Motion Some of you have been with us for all of these Editions.... Yes over 9 years!!This month I share a friend's experience with Drink Driving and ask about Pool Covers & Burnouts. My long time friend Tanya shares her story on making a CHOICE. ENTER Woody's Words COMPETITION to
- [Wheels in Motion - March 2017 - Carry Me!!!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-march-2017/) - So we are already a quarter of the way through the year... Have you organised your Safety Speaker yet? This month... Make a Call...a story shared with me by a friend. Whinging about accessible rooms again... Michelle thanks a client. I get a lift..literally!! Plus Woody's Words and Where are our Safety Speakers? Take care and look
- [Wheels in Motion - February 2017 - Got any Dope?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/wheels-motion-february-2017/) - All settled into 2017?? This month I talk about The H in OH&S, chat about medicinal cannabis, give you my thoughts on the NDIS and Congratulate Smithy & Amaya on getting hitched and an awesome wedding. Take care and look out for each other. James Wood & The CNBSafe Team Wheels in Motion February 2017

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- [Homepage](https://cnbsafe.com.au/) - Alan NeweyAmputationCan you imagine being right handed and losing your right arm above the elbow! Alan can… A workplace incident changed Alan’s life forever and he is still dealing with the effects of losing a limb! Alan shares his story to inform you that when you get hurt at work it changes EVERYTHING! Upcoming LocationsAvailable
- [It Hurts - VALA and CNB Safe](https://cnbsafe.com.au/it-hurts-vala-and-cnb-safe/) - VCE VM 'It Hurts!' Program for Year 11 & 12 Students on Workplace Health & Safety and/or Disability. James Wood School Presentations for all students.
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- [Topics](https://cnbsafe.com.au/themes/) - Physical Health Physical health is a recurring theme throughout many of the stories told by CNB Safe Speakers. From the immediate impact of a life-changing injury to the long journey toward rehabilitation, CNB Safe Speakers can share their stories to highlight the importance of physical health and the impact a physical injury can have on
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- [Alan Newey](https://cnbsafe.com.au/alan-newey/) - ALAN NEWEY CAN… BANG…… that was the noise that Alan heard as his right arm was ripped off by a conveyor belt! Can you imagine being right handed & losing your right arm above the elbow! A workplace incident changed Alan’s life forever and he is still dealing with the effects of losing a limb!
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- [Why we do what we do...](https://cnbsafe.com.au/why-we-do-what-we-do/) - James Wood “I enjoy showing people the real result of getting hurt at work. If I’d seen or heard how an accident would have changed my life I would have put more effort into making sure I did not get hurt.” Michelle Rath “Our journey of grief never ends and by educating others to make
- [James Wood](https://cnbsafe.com.au/james-wood/) - James Wood is definitely not a safety professional, he has no qualifications in safety and does not work in a safety role. This has not stopped him from becoming an internationally recognised award winning Safety Speaker and author. His passion for sharing Safety Messages and educating employees, employers and management teams on the real impact
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- [Michael Weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/michael-weston/) - DOESN'T EXIST. VIDEO PRESENTATION Head Above Water Michael and his family have experienced a difficult journey, he hopes to share his experiences, thoughts and learnings with others globally (including Employees, Leaders, Employers, Business Owners, Families) who may be working in a highly stressful workplace. Michael’s motivation in sharing his personal story and journey is to
- [Lana Cormie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/lana-cormie/) - PEOPLE BLISSFULLY UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SYSTEMS FAIL AND A LOVED ONE DIES A TRAUMATIC DEATH WITH NO WARNING. VIDEO PRESENTATION THE WHY OF SAFETY, IT’S DEADLY SERIOUS. Lana will share her story with your team and explain why safety is important for every workplace and business. Losing a family member is tough, but
- [Michelle Rath](https://cnbsafe.com.au/michelle-rath/) - Michelle Rath offers workplaces something different! When a worker gets hurt or killed doing their job the immediate focus is on the person that it happens to! Have you ever thought about that person’s family or friends? Alex is Michelle’s youngest son, he was working as a refrigeration & air conditioning apprentice when he was
- [Real Pet Foods Questionnaire from Woody](https://cnbsafe.com.au/real-pet-foods-questionnaire-from-woody/) - Hello to everyone at RPF, It was great to meet you all during my visit to your site during May. I hope you took something from my story. I know what it is like to live with an injury and hopefully by sharing my experience, I can stop someone else from getting hurt at work.
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- [Personalised Safety Video](https://cnbsafe.com.au/personalised-safety-video/) - Phone: (03) 9730 2900 Example of a closing message to wrap up Glenelg Shire Council Safety Month. Thanks to Glenelg Shire Council. What you need to do In order to come up with the best customised message for your workplace we need you to provide us with as much information as possible, including the following: How
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- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value in trucking, rail or shipping](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value-in-trucking-rail-or-shipping/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook ‘How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Trucking, Rail or Shipping‘? No…that’s ok! It’s why I am have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step infographic. Download: How to demonstrate your value as a safety manager.
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- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value in Facilities Management](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value-in-facilities-management/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook ‘How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Facilities Management‘? No… that’s ok! It’s why I have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step infographic. Download: How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Facilities Management
- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value in Equipment](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value-in-equipment/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook ‘How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Equipment‘? No… that’s ok! It’s why I have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step infographic. Download: How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Equipment
- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value in Energy, Gas or Water](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value-in-energy-gas-or-water/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook ‘How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Energy, Gas or Water‘? No…that’s ok! It’s why I am have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step Infographic. Download: How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Energy,
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- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value in construction](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value-in-construction/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook 'How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Construction'?No...that's ok! It's why I am have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step infographic.
- [Construction Safety Officer eBook](https://cnbsafe.com.au/construction-safety-officer-ebook/) - Are you a Safety Officer working in construction? Download our free eBook and learn how you can demonstrate your value as a Safety Officer. Are you a safety manager working in construction? Responsible for the safety of people across your entire organisation – from labourers & tradies to engineers and architects? It’s a tough gig because
- [Five ways you can demonstrate your value in Manufacturing](https://cnbsafe.com.au/five-ways-you-can-demonstrate-your-value-in-manufacturing/) - Did you get a chance to read my ebook ‘How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Manufacturing‘? No…that’s ok! It’s why I am have outlined the main points below in this helpful 5 Step infographic. Download: How to demonstrate your value when working as a Safety Manager in Manufacturing
- [Manufacturing Safety Officer eBook](https://cnbsafe.com.au/manufacturing-safety-officer-ebook/) - Are you a Safety Officer working in manufacturing? Download our free eBook and learn how you can demonstrate your value as a Safety Officer. Are you a safety manager working in Manufacturing? Responsible for the safety of people across your entire organisation – from tradies to technicians or engineers and plant managers. It’s a tough
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- [Mining Safety Manager eBook](https://cnbsafe.com.au/mining-safety-manager-ebook/) - Are you a Safety Officer working in mining? Download our free eBook and learn how you can demonstrate your value as a Safety Officer. Are you a safety manager, officer or supervisor working in mining? Responsible for the safety of people across your entire organisation – from operators and drillers in underground or above ground
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- [Do you have what it takes to be a Workplace Safety Leader?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-workplace-safety-leader/) - How to demonstrate your value as a Safety Manager I am a Safety Professional / Safety Officer I hold another role but Safety has been made part of my job I’m not a Safety Officer but I’m thinking about becoming one Safety is not part of my role Other Other Role Description 2. How long
- [Safety Blog](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-blog/) - Introducing ‘Safety, by Perspective’access_timeJuly 26, 2023turned_in_notebook, james wood, resources, safety, stay safecommentNo CommentsUncover Workplace Conflict Solutions for a Safer Tomorrow At CNB Safe, we believe that safety is not just a priority but a shared responsibility. We understand that workplace conflicts can sometimes pose challenges to maintaining a safe and secure environment.…READ MORE A LESSON
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- [Zero Harm](https://cnbsafe.com.au/zero-harm/) - Zero Harm: What do you think? As a safety concept, Zero Harm has gained a lot of attention - and controversy. It’s been argued as a theory with a lot of promise and one that has the potential to provide outstanding results. However, some question whether or not it can realistically work in practice. In
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- [Safety Month](https://cnbsafe.com.au/safety-month-safety-speaker/) - National Safe Work Month October Have you thought about doing something different for Safety Month this year? What if you were to show your people the real result of getting hurt at work by incorporating a lived experience speaker? Invite a worker that has experienced FIRST HAND the impact of a workplace incident to share
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- [Greg Smith Gallery](https://cnbsafe.com.au/greg-smith-gallery/) - Greg Smith Gallery Greg in all his splendor from Army, Cricket to Paralympian. The visual impact of his accident is incredibly powerful.
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- [How we can help you](https://cnbsafe.com.au/how-we-can-help-you/) - How we can help you We want to work with you to come up with some solutions specific to your workplace. We can tailor a training package for you that can include a Safety Speaker to visit your workplace, Safety Day or Conference, a workshop to identify & discuss issues specific to where you work
- [Conference Speakers - Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia](https://cnbsafe.com.au/conference-speakers-brisbane-melbourne-sydney-australia/) - CNBSafe Provides Unique Workplace Safety Perspective with Conference Speakers in Australia, including Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney Workplace safety is no joke and often informational videos and management-led toolbox talks are not enough to get the message across. It's a real thing that you can only achieve when all employees have a real sense of
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- [Choices Safety Training DVD](https://cnbsafe.com.au/choices-safety-training-dvd/) - Watch the Preview of James Wood Story Now Hey, how many times have you had to stop work because of weather or a mechanical shutdown, and you think ‘Great opportunity to run some training!’ Or a new employee starts and you want to give them a strong safety message? Or you are planning a regular
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- [Workplace Safety Speakers](https://cnbsafe.com.au/workplace-safety-speakers-nsw-sa-qld/) - Improve Your Safety Performance with Workplace Speakers in NSW, SA, and QLD from CNB Safe Finding creative ways to promote workplace safety is a common issue SA, QLD, and NSW workplaces all struggle with. People are often interested in making money, completing their jobs quickly, and getting out of work on time. That leaves room
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- [Woody's Words Week 25 - Merry and safe Christmas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-25-merry-and-safe-christmas/)
- [Woody's Words Week 26 - My reasons](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-26-my-reasons/)
- [Woody's Words Week 27 - In and out of the car](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-27-in-and-out-of-the-car/)
- [Woody's Words Week 28 - Get on your bike](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-28-get-on-your-bike/)
- [Woody's Words Week 29 - Changing light bulbs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-29-changing-light-bulbs/)
- [Woody's Words Week 30 - I hate the pressure washer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-30-i-hate-the-pressure-washer/)
- [Woody's Words Week 31 - Woody is too positive](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-31-woody-is-too-positive/)
- [Woody's Words Week 32 - Woody is a whinger](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-32-woody-is-a-whinger/)
- [Woody's Words Week 33 - Handling the hot and the cold](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-33-handling-the-hot-and-the-cold/)
- [Woody's Words Week 34 - What the hell is the NDIS?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-34-what-the-hell-is-the-ndis/)
- [Woody's Words Week 35 - Mental Health Part 1](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-35-mental-health-part-1/)
- [Woody's Words Week 36 - Mental Health Part 2](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-36-mental-health-part-2/)
- [Woody's Words Week 37 - Accessible or not?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-37-accessible-or-not/)
- [Woody's Words Week 43 - Drive safely in the wet](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-43-drive-safely-in-the-wet/)
- [Woody's Words Week 38 - Getting out of my wheelchair](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-38-getting-out-of-my-wheelchair/)
- [Woody's Words Week 39 - Another bathroom whinge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-39-another-bathroom-whinge/)
- [Woody's Words Week 40 - Where's the dunny?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-40-wheres-the-dunny/)
- [Woody's Words Week 41 - Carrying your bags](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-41-carrying-your-bags/)
- [Woody's Words Week 42 - Keeping off the kilos](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-42-keeping-off-the-kilos/)
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- [Woody's Words Week 47 - How does Woody sleep?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-47-how-does-woody-sleep/)
- [Woody's Words Week 48 - Putting your shoes on](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-48-putting-your-shoes-on/)
- [Woody's Words Week 49 - Safety glasses and PPE](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-49-safety-glasses-and-ppe/)
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- [Woody's Words Week 52 - One year](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-52-one-year/)
- [Woody's Words Week 53 - Driving a car](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-53-driving-a-car/)
- [Woody's Words Week 54 - When do we change?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-54-when-do-we-change/)
- [Woody's Words Week 59 - Lifting a tub](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-59-lifting-a-tub/)
- [Woody's Words Week 55 - Waiting on a plane](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-55-waiting-on-a-plane/)
- [Woody's Words Week 56 - Changing a tyre](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-56-changing-a-tyre/)
- [Woody's Words Week 57 - Be careful where you park](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-57-be-careful-where-you-park/)
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- [Woody's Words Week 60 - I miss my bikes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-60-i-miss-my-bikes/)
- [Woody's Words Week 64 - It's not like buying a new pair of thongs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-64-its-not-like-buying-a-new-pair-of-thongs/)
- [Woody's Words Week 61 - Woody is not happy](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-61-woody-is-not-happy/)
- [Woody's Words Week 62 - Stuck at the airport](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-62-stuck-at-the-airport/)
- [Woody's Words Week 63 - What the f... is that?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-63-what-the-f-is-that/)
- [Woody's Words Week 69 - Take it for a test drive](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-69-take-it-for-a-test-drive/)
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- [Woody's Words Week 75 - What safety is really about!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-75-what-safety-is-really-about/)
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- [Woody's Words Week 78 - What is Woody's Words?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-78-what-is-woodys-words/)
- [Woody's Words Week 79 - Safety Week is Every Week](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-79-safety-week-is-every-week/)
- [Woody's Words Week 80 - What is your safety switch?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/woodys-words-week-80-what-is-your-safety-switch/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - How do I put on my shoes?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-do-i-put-on-my-shoes/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - Are you in pain?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-are-you-in-pain/)
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- [Ask Woody a Question - How do you wash the car?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-do-you-wash-the-car/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - Who was most affected?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-who-was-most-affected/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - Do you have to rely on other people?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-do-you-have-to-rely-on-other-people/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - How would your kids cope?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-would-your-kids-cope/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - What is safety? From Safety Annie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-what-is-safety-from-safety-annie/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - Do you have someone to talk to?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-do-you-have-someone-to-talk-to/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - Do you hate being in a wheelchair?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-do-you-hate-being-in-a-wheelchair/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - How do you walk your dog?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-do-you-walk-your-dog/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - What do you miss the most?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-what-do-you-miss-the-most/)
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- [Ask Woody a Question - How is your Mental Health?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-is-your-mental-health/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - How tall are you?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-tall-are-you/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - Can you ride a bike?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-can-you-ride-a-bike/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - Do you wash the dishes?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-do-you-wash-the-dishes/)
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- [Ask Woody a Question - What do you enjoy doing?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-what-do-you-enjoy-doing/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - The day my life changed](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-the-day-my-life-changed/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - How do you drive a car? Part 1](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-do-you-drive-a-car-part-1/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - How much does a wheelchair cost?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-much-does-a-wheelchair-cost/)
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- [Ask Woody a Question - How is your health?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-how-is-your-health/)
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- [Ask Woody a Question - Is your life expectancy shorter?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-is-your-life-expectancy-shorter/)
- [Ask Woody a Question - What do you do for fun?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product/ask-woody-a-question-what-do-you-do-for-fun/)
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- [why](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/why/)
- [Safety is really about](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-is-really-about/)
- [family](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/family/)
- [friends](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/friends/)
- [get off your phone](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/get-off-your-phone/)
- [mobile](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mobile/)
- [what is woodys words](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/what-is-woodys-words/)
- [feedback hotels](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/feedback-hotels/)
- [safety manager](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-manager/)
- [driving safely](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/driving-safely/)
- [wisdom](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/wisdom/)
- [attitude](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/attitude/)
- [advise](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/advise/)
- [happy new year](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/happy-new-year/)
- [safety bloke](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-bloke/)
- [woodys safety challenge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/woodys-safety-challenge/)
- [teaching](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/teaching/)
- [woody shares](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/woody-shares/)
- [keeping safe](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/keeping-safe/)
- [My Greatest Fear](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/my-greatest-fear/)
- [F*#kn Pain!](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/fkn-pain/)
- [pain](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/pain/)
- [Safety Month 2018](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-month-2018/)
- [alex rath](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/alex-rath/)
- [alex's story](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/alexs-story/)
- [michael weston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/michael-weston/)
- [who's fault is it](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/whos-fault-is-it/)
- [tie your laces](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/tie-your-laces/)
- [gutters](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/gutters/)
- [woody's winge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/woodys-winge/)
- [over it](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/over-it/)
- [religion](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/religion/)
- [reach](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/reach/)
- [selfies](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/selfies/)
- [James](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/james/)
- [site visits](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/site-visits/)
- [staysafe](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/staysafe/)
- [Safety Speakers](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-speakers/)
- [sons](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/sons/)
- [risk assessments](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/risk-assessments/)
- [look forward to](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/look-forward-to/)
- [safety week](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-week/)
- [safety month](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-month/)
- [Invictus Games](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/invictus-games/)
- [Sydney Water](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/sydney-water/)
- [Donna](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/donna/)
- [Mindfulness](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mindfulness/)
- [Controlling my anxiety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/controlling-my-anxiety/)
- [fix it](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/fix-it/)
- [airbags](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/airbags/)
- [fix it now](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/fix-it-now/)
- [takata airbags](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/takata-airbags/)
- [Questions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/questions/)
- [Injury](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/injury/)
- [toe](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/toe/)
- [safety plan](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-plan/)
- [new year](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/new-year/)
- [break down](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/break-down/)
- [Peter Finn](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/peter-finn/)
- [Mining](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mining/)
- [changing lives](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/changing-lives/)
- [saving lives](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/saving-lives/)
- [technology](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/technology/)
- [future](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/future/)
- [breaking down](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/breaking-down/)
- [Roadshow](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/roadshow/)
- [Paralympics](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/paralympics/)
- [Sporting Legend](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/sporting-legend/)
- [safetyspeaker](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safetyspeaker/)
- [safetyspeakers](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safetyspeakers/)
- [Alliance](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/alliance/)
- [flight](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/flight/)
- [carer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/carer/)
- [torn](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/torn/)
- [parenting](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/parenting/)
- [airplane](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/airplane/)
- [trail bikes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/trail-bikes/)
- [workplace accident](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/workplace-accident/)
- [compensation](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/compensation/)
- [working the camera](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/working-the-camera/)
- [leadership](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/leadership/)
- [DAC](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/dac/)
- [Yarra Ranges Council](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/yarra-ranges-council/)
- [trail](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/trail/)
- [handcycle](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/handcycle/)
- [Warbuton Trail](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/warbuton-trail/)
- [normal bike](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/normal-bike/)
- [doing things differently](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/doing-things-differently/)
- [speaking up](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/speaking-up/)
- [safe work sites](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safe-work-sites/)
- [road trip](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/road-trip/)
- [driving to conditions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/driving-to-conditions/)
- [truckies](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/truckies/)
- [traffic](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/traffic/)
- [safetymonth](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safetymonth/)
- [drive to the conditions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/drive-to-the-conditions/)
- [roadtrips](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/roadtrips/)
- [#woodywords](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/woodywords/)
- [#driveacar](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/driveacar/)
- [#safetytalks](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safetytalks/)
- [#safetyvideos](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safetyvideos/)
- [#ohs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/ohs-2/)
- [#drivetotheconditions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/drivetotheconditions/)
- [ignorance](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/ignorance/)
- [justkeepsgiving](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/justkeepsgiving/)
- [brain injury](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/brain-injury/)
- [bliss](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/bliss/)
- [woodys words](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/woodys-words-2/)
- [washing the car](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/washing-the-car/)
- [time lapse](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/time-lapse/)
- [bega](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/bega/)
- [helmet](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/helmet/)
- [kids safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/kids-safety/)
- [Stay Safe Australia](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/stay-safe-australia/)
- [safe workplace](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safe-workplace/)
- [revamp](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/revamp/)
- [R U OK?](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/r-u-ok/)
- [memories](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/memories/)
- [information](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/information/)
- [dog poop](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/dog-poop/)
- [telling a story](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/telling-a-story/)
- [holden kingswood](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/holden-kingswood/)
- [coco](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/coco/)
- [BHP](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/bhp/)
- [mine site](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mine-site/)
- [defence](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/defence/)
- [Safety Symposium](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-symposium/)
- [linkedin](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/linkedin/)
- [influencer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/influencer/)
- [October](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/october/)
- [thankful](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/thankful/)
- [stay well](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/stay-well/)
- [silly season](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/silly-season/)
- [workplace safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/workplace-safety/)
- [Health Challenge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/health-challenge/)
- [Alcohol](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/alcohol/)
- [health kick](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/health-kick/)
- [support](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/support/)
- [filming](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/filming/)
- [jameswoodstory](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/jameswoodstory/)
- [behindthescenes](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/behindthescenes/)
- [dvd](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/dvd/)
- [video](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/video/)
- [house keeping](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/house-keeping/)
- [clean up](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/clean-up/)
- [holden](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/holden/)
- [petrol head](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/petrol-head/)
- [HG](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/hg/)
- [new toys](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/new-toys/)
- [trampoline](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/trampoline/)
- [moon boot](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/moon-boot/)
- [home renovation](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/home-renovation/)
- [do it yourself](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/do-it-yourself/)
- [experts](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/experts/)
- [are you kidding me](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/are-you-kidding-me/)
- [workplace fatality](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/workplace-fatality/)
- [hotel dramas](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/hotel-dramas/)
- [safety royalty](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-royalty/)
- [Prof Hudson](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/prof-hudson/)
- [cnbsafe get together](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/cnbsafe-get-together/)
- [lunch](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/lunch/)
- [we are famous](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/we-are-famous/)
- [sbs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/sbs/)
- [stay home](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/stay-home/)
- [switch off](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/switch-off/)
- [wtf](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/wtf/)
- [safety journey](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-journey/)
- [coronavirus](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/coronavirus/)
- [covid-19](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/covid-19/)
- [isolation](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/isolation/)
- [podcast](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/podcast/)
- [safety annie says](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-annie-says/)
- [mad mumzie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mad-mumzie/)
- [home schooling](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/home-schooling/)
- [frustration](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/frustration/)
- [life in lockdown](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/life-in-lockdown/)
- [2020](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/2020/)
- [zoom calls](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/zoom-calls/)
- [pandemic](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/pandemic/)
- [Wellbeing](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/wellbeing/)
- [speaker chats](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/speaker-chats/)
- [HALT](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/halt/)
- [safety month 2020](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-month-2020/)
- [virtual presentations](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/virtual-presentations/)
- [online](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/online/)
- [zoom](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/zoom/)
- [exercise](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/exercise/)
- [normal](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/normal/)
- [ask woody a question](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/ask-woody-a-question/)
- [birthday](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/birthday/)
- [lockdown](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/lockdown/)
- [teams](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/teams/)
- [bike ride](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/bike-ride/)
- [kids cancer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/kids-cancer/)
- [great cycle challenge](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/great-cycle-challenge/)
- [great cause](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/great-cause/)
- [woody team](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/woody-team/)
- [rsea](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/rsea/)
- [westy](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/westy/)
- [video chat](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/video-chat/)
- [online presentations](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/online-presentations/)
- [disability](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/disability/)
- [Accessibility](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/accessibility/)
- [victoria](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/victoria/)
- [wheelsinmotion](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/wheelsinmotion-2/)
- [safety survey](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-survey/)
- [suicide](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/suicide/)
- [compassion first](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/compassion-first/)
- [Annushorribilis](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/annushorribilis/)
- [covid](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/covid/)
- [life skills](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/life-skills/)
- [start 'em young](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/start-em-young/)
- [illness](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/illness/)
- [2021](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/2021/)
- [glencore](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/glencore/)
- [webinar](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/webinar/)
- [logo](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/logo/)
- [happiness](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/happiness/)
- [motivational speaker](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/motivational-speaker/)
- [DOSE](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/dose/)
- [happyiness chemicals](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/happyiness-chemicals/)
- [constructionzones](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/constructionzones/)
- [roadtrip](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/roadtrip/)
- [speed](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/speed/)
- [drivesafe](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/drivesafe/)
- [mobilephones](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mobilephones/)
- [GPS](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/gps/)
- [servo](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/servo/)
- [clientvisits](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/clientvisits/)
- [anxiety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/anxiety/)
- [depression](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/depression/)
- [road safety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/road-safety/)
- [father](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/father/)
- [mentalhealth](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mentalhealth/)
- [storms](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/storms/)
- [natural disaster](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/natural-disaster/)
- [storm](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/storm/)
- [brand](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/brand/)
- [150thedition](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/150thedition/)
- [taxi](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/taxi/)
- [parents](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/parents/)
- [national safe work month](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/national-safe-work-month/)
- [UTI](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/uti/)
- [12 reasons](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/12-reasons/)
- [book](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/book/)
- [michaelweston](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/michaelweston/)
- [talk to someone](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/talk-to-someone/)
- [stress](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/stress/)
- [relax](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/relax/)
- [yoga](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/yoga/)
- [talktosomeone](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/talktosomeone/)
- [beach](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/beach/)
- [magic mobility extreme x8](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/magic-mobility-extreme-x8/)
- [offroadpower](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/offroadpower/)
- [coping](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/coping/)
- [michellerath](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/michellerath/)
- [Alex](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/alex/)
- [unwinding](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/unwinding/)
- [meditate](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/meditate/)
- [costs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/costs/)
- [unwind](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/unwind/)
- [cars](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/cars/)
- [safety guru](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-guru/)
- [music](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/music/)
- [grief](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/grief/)
- [redback spider](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/redback-spider/)
- [perth](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/perth/)
- [election](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/election/)
- [shower](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/shower/)
- [Goal posts](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/goal-posts/)
- [complacency](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/complacency/)
- [bekind](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/bekind/)
- [tasklist](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/tasklist/)
- [KISS](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/kiss/)
- [Kathy](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/kathy/)
- [old days](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/old-days/)
- [old mates](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/old-mates/)
- [faqs](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/faqs/)
- [psychosocial hazard](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/psychosocial-hazard/)
- [#cost](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/cost/)
- [resources](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/resources/)
- [ebook](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/ebook/)
- [lana cormie](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/lana-cormie/)
- [meaningful connections matter](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/meaningful-connections-matter/)
- [safety month 2024](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-month-2024/)
- [international men's day 2024](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/international-mens-day-2024/)
- [men's health champions](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/mens-health-champions/)
- [start safe](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/start-safe/)
- [special offer](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/special-offer/)
- [promotion](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/promotion/)
- [easter](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/easter/)
- [safeday2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safeday2025/)
- [lossintheworkplace](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/lossintheworkplace/)
- [chepaustralia](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/chepaustralia/)
- [chep](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/chep/)
- [national Volunteer Week 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/national-volunteer-week-2025/)
- [rpf](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/rpf/)
- [realpetfood](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/realpetfood/)
- [woodythesafetybloke](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/woodythesafetybloke/)
- [brain injury awareness](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/brain-injury-awareness/)
- [BIAW25](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/biaw25/)
- [living with a brain injury](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/living-with-a-brain-injury/)
- [powertoolsarenttoys](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/powertoolsarenttoys/)
- [near misses](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/near-misses/)
- [safety theory triangle](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/safety-theory-triangle/)
- [Christmas messages](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/christmas-messages/)
- [Christmas 2025](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/christmas-2025/)
- [30yearson](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/30yearson/)
- [school presentations](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/school-presentations/)
- [vce vm](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/vce-vm/)
- [12reasonsnottogethurtatwork](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/12reasonsnottogethurtatwork/)
- [vala](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/vala/)
- [vocationalsafety](https://cnbsafe.com.au/tag/vocationalsafety/)

## Product categories

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- [Safety Posters](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/safety-posters/)
- [CHOICES The James Wood Story DVD](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/choices-safety-training-package/)
- [Woody's Words](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/woodys-words/)
- [Ask Woody a Question](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/ask-woody-a-question/)
- [AWQ Bundle](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/awq-bundle/)
- [WW Bundle](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/ww-bundle/)
- [WW Mega Bundle](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/ww-mega-bundle/)
- [12 Reasons Book](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/12-reasons-book/)
- [VALA 12 Reasons](https://cnbsafe.com.au/product-category/vala-12-reasons/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Clients](https://cnbsafe.com.au/portfolio_category/clients/)