How to expose, learn from and prevent persistent safety problems
I was engaged in a safety discussion on a pharmaceutical plant recently and it rapidly became...
How to expose, learn from and prevent persistent safety problems
A better culture beyond blame
How often do you hear this when something goes wrong: “well it was their choice”, “only an idiot...
Why staff are afraid to speak up about safety
If you want to move towards a safety culture where people do the right things for the right...
Accidents: beyond cause and effect
How often is there really just a single cause when things go wrong? In the wake of an incident...
Catch someone working safely this Christmas
It’s Christmas! A time for peace on earth and goodwill to all men and women. A time for being merry...
Do you make these common mistakes when benchmarking your culture?
Benchmarking comes up in virtually every conversation I have with clients. Companies rightfully...
What everyone ought to know about culture change
Changing culture, safety or otherwise, is a long hard slog. Let’s not beat around the bush about...
Why safety at home is all about attitude and belief
When you’re a parent with small children you spend your hard-earned money on plug guards, fridge...
Why risk and safety are just part of the process
If seat belt law changed in this country would you still wear one knowing the harm you could come...
Be careful what you wish for
An effective way to improve conversations about safety is to show people what a productive...