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“Humans have been seen as the weakest link in the safety chain; I’d like to challenge that,” said Corrie Pitzer.

Stress the importance to leaders of the three “Ts,”: treatment, transparency and trust.

High-performing safety cultures include high levels of engagement, encourage reporting of hazards, near misses and incidents, and focus on prevention.

One reason for the lack of widespread adoption of HOP is HOP asks more of organizations, in terms of time and resources, than traditional safety. 

According to a newly released Quarter 1 2025 Civility Index from SHRM, a human resources organization, instances of incivility at work in the U.S. have risen more than 20 percent.

Health and safety expert discusses how to foster a better safety culture and how best to leverage technology.

Hazards you can feel but not see don’t hold a high status in most workplaces.

A principle that Todd Conklin has pounded home for years is “mistakes are normal” and “blame poor conditions, not human error.” 

There are many underlying reasons for employee complacency in the workplace.

From evolving OSHA guidance to emerging state-level rules around heat exposure, mental health and ESG-linked safety standards, today’s safety environment is anything but static.