Sidney Dekker: is ‘human error’ more of an organisational issue?

Sidney Dekker discusses whether ‘human error’ can be more of an organisational issue: how it designs and resources work, use of incentives, pressures and more.

A ‘No Blame’ Approach to Organizational Learning

This paper studied a ‘no blame’ approach from a HRO lens, using case studies from a few different industries. In part, they wanted to see how HRO principles translated into non-HRO industries. [** Be good if we could move beyond the ‘no blame’ language to other more suitable, less-absolute terms, e.g. restorative justice and the… Continue reading A ‘No Blame’ Approach to Organizational Learning

Safe As: What are the most effective safety interventions according to science?

My appearance on Psyche Health and Safety Podcast

For those interested, Jason, Joelle and I talk psychosocial risks and evidence. Links: Youtube: Safe As – with Ben Hutchinson – YouTube Apple pod: Psych Health and Safety Podcast – Podcast – Apple Podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3l9QSuMw1tJLQQAP6FEwqS?si=46ff35e9e34b4904

The AI gender gap

Did you know that there’s a gender gap in the use of AI LLMs at work? Women are less likely to use AI than men, and have more concerns about its ethical use. The study in this ep covers 18 studies, over 140,000 participants across nearly all regions, sectors and occupations.

Part 1 interview with Matthew Hallowell now live: SIFs, energy, limits and better uses of lagging measures

Influence of justice culture on learning from incidents in construction project-based organizations: a chain mediating model

This study investigated the interaction mechanism of psychological safety and voice behaviour in a justice culture context. Specifically they explored how construction project-based organisations (CPOs) can realise learning from incidents by improving psychological perception and encouraging voice. 273 CPOs in China were studied. Background: ·         Learning from incidents is often said to be an important… Continue reading Influence of justice culture on learning from incidents in construction project-based organizations: a chain mediating model

Next week on Safe As: The awesome Dr Matt Hallowell talking SIFS, injury measures and more

TRIFR, SIFS and high-energy hazards, oh my. The awesome Dr Matthew Hallowell is on Safe As Q&A – NEXT WEEK. In part 1 we discuss whether there is or isn’t a link between minor potential and SIFs, better uses of injury measures, controls and error, better indicators, predictors of higher-order controls, designing-out SIFs, new view,… Continue reading Next week on Safe As: The awesome Dr Matt Hallowell talking SIFS, injury measures and more

Dirty sexy money = happiness?

Does dirty, sexy, money buy happiness? Unsurprisingly – yes, but only up to a threshold. Unsurprisingly – yes, but only up to a threshold. But, the authors suggest focusing on buying experiences rather than things.