Understanding Fatigue Management Systems
A fatigue management system can make a tremendous difference in a company’s ability in reducing risk due to unmanaged, worker fatigue. Even though it’s a relatively new science, silos of technology have already been defined in the industry. At Predictive Safety, our...
Thwarting the Accident Cycle through Effective Communication
For many safety professionals, determining the causes of incidents and near misses can be a frustrating process, especially when workers fear being reprimanded. This leads to finger-pointing and scapegoating, which does nothing to identify and address the actions,...
25 Hidden Costs of Workplace Accidents and How To Avoid Them
The reasons for strong workplace safety programs are obvious: to protect life and limb, to avoid the costs of repairs, to avoid interruptions and obstacles in production, and to avoid citations and fines. But company managers may only appreciate the full cost of...
Leading Vs. Trailing Indicators
THE CORE CONCEPT OF PREDICTIVE SAFETY Good sense dictates that we should learn lessons from our mistakes so we avoid making them a second time. But must we always make the mistake before the lesson can be learned? Take the curious child who touches the hot stove after...