When we embraced behavior-based safety (BBS) in the 1980s, we thought we had finally found the key to creating an accident-resistant environment. We sowed a wind and we are reaping a whirlwind. Why ...

The shift in the workplace environment that occurred after the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970 has been described as one that de-emphasized the "human approach" and focused ...

Vice President Matthew Compher leads contractor through a safety-mind reset If there is a reason to improve safety for the 120,000 electrical power line workers in the U.S., you need only think about ...

Many organizations understand that safety risks are part of the operational landscape. But here’s the hard truth: general awareness alone won’t keep people safe. When safety programs stop at “we know ...

I spend much of my working life focused on improving public safety and security for governments, organizations and individuals. As expected, the interest and investment in technology to improve ...