Human error challenges and lessons in safety management
Why we don’t really learn from our mistakes… By Larry Wilson
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Innovations in Security and Safety Systems Explained
There are innumerable technology trends in the security and safety systems space. Let us take a look at the tech…
Build Strong Safety Culture to Attract Workforce
Workplace injuries happen every day, with varying frequencies related to the details of the industry. According to…
Common Hazards in Food Processing Plants Explained
According to the most recent comprehensive economic census, more than 36,000 food and beverage processing plants in…
Production vs Safety: Myth or Reality in Industry
“I was doing it for production”... the age-old line… and so often the answer a worker gives when asked why they…
5 Ways Supply Chains Can Make Safety Practices Second Nature
In many industries, safety has a direct correlation with performance and productivity. When something is unsafe for…
Smart PPE Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
Smart PPE is increasingly prevalent across the globe, owing to the immense boom in the technology sector. There has…
Top ergonomics tips to improve warehouse worker safety
Warehouse jobs typically require a lot of repetitive motions such as lifting, bending, and reaching. However,…
Government initiatives, new product launches, and acquisitions to raise…
Installation of fire protection systems is of paramount importance to ensure safety of people in emergency…
Production vs Safety: Is It Still a Real Challenge?
“I was doing it for production”... the age-old line… and so often the answer a worker gives when asked why they…
Avoiding Manufacturing Industry Safety Hazards
With the advent of technology, the manufacturing industry has been witnessing improvements in efficiency, rate, and…
Excellent Safety = Excellent Business – yes, but is it cause or (just)…
For the most part, gone are the days of managers only valuing health and safety because it saves them money on…
Automation Enhances Safety on Construction Sites Today
The construction industry is one of the largest in the world, both in terms of value and in terms of employment. On…
Food and Beverage Automation Improves Safety and Quality
Safety and quality are typically top priorities for food and beverage manufacturers. However, even the largest…
3 Tech Trends Improving Safety in Oil & Gas
As Industry 4.0 technology transforms many industrial sectors, it’s also having a significant impact on safety. The…
Balancing Just Culture and Accountability – How do you make it fair?
“This subject”, Larry says at the beginning of the Middle East, India and Asia expert panel, “is very near and…
5 Ways to Increase Worker Safety at Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. Hazards like electricity, heavy…
Felt Leadership – Are They Feeling It?
It is difficult to dispute the importance of leadership when it comes to managing health and safety to all the…
Fire safety ignored in India but has great potential to grow rapidly
‘Stay safe’ is now a stock phrase. These days almost everyone uses it when they sign off an email, chat or a…
Covid pandemic has given new importance to personal protection equipment
The Coronavirus pandemic has ushered the era of new normal. Over the past year-and-a-half we have been introduced…
Thane Covid Hospital Inspiring Transformation Story
In a pandemic situation there are several other woes. One cannot get the best for the purpose. One has to…
Cutting-edge video management system is an imperative for contemporary business
In today’s world surveillance has become an integral part of our lives. For example, in Hartford, Connecticut, live…
Understanding human error in safety and operations
Larry Wilson is the author of the critical error reduction techniques in SafeStart an advanced safety…
Fire protection market expected to witness huge windfall in five years
In the modern industrial world, it is imperative that heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) and fire…