The Problem of Safety Is Never Solved

The Problem of Safety Is Never Solved

I keynoted a safety conference this week with a manufacturing company that leads its industry, with more than a decade without a fatality. To kick off the event the head of safety stood up and said, “We’ve done well, but people are still getting hurt, so we have to get better.” No sense of arrival, just a clear understanding that the work is ongoing.

This newsletter is about the culture of safety and the lessons learned from great safety cultures and some that need work. Read on to hear the difference.