Safety-I and Safety-II
The differences between the classic Safety-I approach and the complementary Safety-II approach in safety work.
The differences between the classic Safety-I approach and the complementary Safety-II approach in safety work.
The focus of New View Safety is not on learning from accidents, but on learning from day-to-day operations—from what goes ‘right’.
Safety clutter refers to the accumulation of safety procedures, documents, roles, and activities that are performed in the name of safety but do not contribute to operational safety. This article summarizes the key findings of a study by Rae et al. on this topic and provides practical tips on how to reduce safety clutter.
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.