“Saying an accident is due to human failing is about as helpful as saying that a fall is due to gravity. It is true but it does not lead to constructive action”.
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“it is no use telling [somebody] to be more careful. We might just as well reprimand a light-bulb for going out“.
A couple of classic aphorisms that I love from the late, great Trevor Kletz.
Links to the articles below.
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YouTube chan: https://youtube.com/@safe_as_pod?si=z_LS_bbsvIHZ57V0
Kletz articles:
- https://safetyinsights.org/2025/09/15/kletz-accidents-due-to-human-error-is-about-as-useful-as-saying-falls-are-due-to-gravity/
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benhutchinson2_theres-no-use-telling-people-to-be-more-activity-7332153684878905344-Q7gK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAeWwekBvsvDLB8o-zfeeLOQ66VbGXbOpJU
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