Why are so many procedures technically accurate, but barely workable in practice? In part 1 of this two-part YouTube series on procedural systems, we unpack the technical side of writing better, more useable procedures: exploring how to reduce safety clutter, choosing the right type of rule, and structure instructions so they support work. We unpack:… Continue reading Writing better rules: YouTube part 1
Tombstone effect: investigations acting as ‘procedural rituals’ of paper trails
Are your investigations improving control systems or reducing risk, or mostly procedural rituals ‘because we have to do them’? I’m finalising my penultimate PhD study draft (resubmitting based on peer review), and was reminded of this phenomena that I referenced: the tombstone effect. They suggest that too often, incident investigations can fall into the trap… Continue reading Tombstone effect: investigations acting as ‘procedural rituals’ of paper trails
A Safety-II / HOP debrief tool
Did you check out yesterday’s YouTube vid on ‘investigating’ when nothing failed? I quickly discussed a Safety-II / HOP -inspired debrief tool which helps facilitate insights about real work – challenges, adaptations, sources of success (and failure), variability, and more. Check it out and let me know what you think – vid link in comments.… Continue reading A Safety-II / HOP debrief tool
Do we see how they perceive risk? An integrated analysis of risk perception and its effect on workplace safety behavior
Do people respond to risk assessments or how risky they feel the work to be? This study surveyed 120 construction workers to understand their rational & emotional responses to risk. PS. Check out my YouTube and recent Critical Control / barrier vid: https://youtu.be/Ly1mEn_KCLQ?si=yG3yRVOM0r2eyyKI Shout a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/benhutchinson Yes – it’s one of those ‘unsafe behaviour’… Continue reading Do we see how they perceive risk? An integrated analysis of risk perception and its effect on workplace safety behavior
Learning When ‘Nothing’ Goes Wrong: a Safety-II/HOP debrief tool (Quickisode)
We focus a lot on learning from incidents, but are some of the best opportunities hidden inside work that went, apparently, successfully? In this Safe As Quickisode on YouTube, just 7 mins of your life, we rapidly unpack a healthcare study that used a Safety-II / HOP inspired debrief to learn from daily work, not… Continue reading Learning When ‘Nothing’ Goes Wrong: a Safety-II/HOP debrief tool (Quickisode)
SIFs, barrier & safety system failures & learning: Pt 1 with Dr Linda Bellamy
We can learn a lot from incident, but we need to ask better questions. In part 1 with Dr Linda Bellamy, Linda explains why incident investigations should move past a human-focus and unpack: a. the barriers/controls that failed b. the task needed to maintain or use that barrier c. the conditions shaping the task d.… Continue reading SIFs, barrier & safety system failures & learning: Pt 1 with Dr Linda Bellamy
Price or safety – Exploring the role of supply chain certifications and audits for SMEs’ health and safety management
Are supply chain certification audits adding value for small-to-medium businesses (SMEs)? This explored the value of these audits among a large retailer and its small fruit & veggie suppliers. PS. Check out my YouTube and recent Critical Control / barrier vid: https://youtu.be/Ly1mEn_KCLQ?si=yG3yRVOM0r2eyyKI Shout a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/benhutchinson Extracts: · “analysis reveals that supply chain certifications and the… Continue reading Price or safety – Exploring the role of supply chain certifications and audits for SMEs’ health and safety management
The Origins, Impacts and Future of High Reliability Organizations Research: A Reflective Essay
Did HROs succeed by **not** managing the unexpected? An interesting article from two of the original HRO researchers discussing its origins and potential future. And they mildly clarify a misconception from Weick & alternative streams of HRO theory, saying HROs didn’t actually focus on managing the unexpected. PS. Check out my YouTube and recent Critical… Continue reading The Origins, Impacts and Future of High Reliability Organizations Research: A Reflective Essay
Dr Linda Bellamy part 1: SIFs & the links between minor and major incidents
Is there a link between fatal and minor hazard exposures? Recent SIF research & campaigns suggest ‘NO’ – what kills people aren’t the same as what hurts them. But is that scientifically accurate? In part 1 of my chat with Dr Linda Bellamy, we discuss how Linda undertook perhaps the largest study of this kind… Continue reading Dr Linda Bellamy part 1: SIFs & the links between minor and major incidents
Safe As: Writing better procedures 2 pt series, and new series of Quickisodes starting with a Safety-II debrief tool
Let’s gooo…Just finished editing a two-part series on writing better procedures. Part 1 looks more at the technical side – action verbs, equipment identifiers, splitting compound instructions, and hazard labels. We also unpack cognitive load, numbered steps, conditional logics (if/then) and high-risk hold-points and more. Actually, we start with a more important question – do… Continue reading Safe As: Writing better procedures 2 pt series, and new series of Quickisodes starting with a Safety-II debrief tool
