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James Reason’s Just Culture is a framework for safety management that emphasizes both organizational learning and individual accountability. In high-risk industries like oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, construction, and energy, the balance between learning and accountability is important for safety improvements. As discussions about Reason’s work resurfaced on LinkedIn after his recent passing, I noticed […]
Stop work authority is important to workplace safety because it empowers workers to raise concerns. When workers can decide to pause operations when unsafe conditions arise, companies reduce the risk of injuries, fatalities, and costly equipment downtime. Creating and maintaining a safe workplace is a shared responsibility. Sometimes, stopping work is necessary to ensure everyone’s […]
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