New View Safety – a fresh perspective on safety
The focus of the “New View” is not on learning from accidents, but on learning from day-to-day operations—from what goes ‘right’.
The focus of the “New View” is not on learning from accidents, but on learning from day-to-day operations—from what goes ‘right’.
A broader perspective on occupational safety—supported, for example, by approaches such as Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) and “Safety Differently”—can strengthen your safety culture sustainably. Here you will find 12 easy-to-implement tips to get started, inspired by Georgina Poole from the Leading Safety Podcast, to help you lay the foundation for a modern, proactive safety culture.
A functioning reporting system brings these indicators to light early—before something happens. It is a central element of every so-called High Reliability Organization (HRO), meaning companies that work reliably and safely even under high risks.
The Blame Cycle describes a destructive dynamic in companies where mistakes are not used as learning opportunities, but employees are held responsible instead. This creates a vicious circle that impairs trust, communication, and ultimately the entire corporate culture.