How can Putting Targets on Learning Teams backfire?
Let's discuss the potential problems that may arise from setting targets on learning teams. Two main issues emerge: the risk of bureaucratic waste and the challenge of managing action items. Setting targets could lead to learning teams focusing on low-risk issues that...
How to Overcome Barriers when Implementing Learning Teams?
Let's explore how participants who effectively implemented learning teams managed to overcome barriers and address leaders' concerns. The key lies in focusing on problem-solving rather than presenting it as just another process. Successful participants started by...
How to Successfully Embed Learning Teams in Your Organization?
Let's discuss the challenges faced by organizations when embedding learning teams and what industry leaders have to say. These difficulties include reliance on incident investigation, concerns about bureaucracy, and the burden of new processes.Overcoming the Incident...
Why people get complacent and don’t pay attention – a Human Performance Perspective.
-“Complacency is the main cause of accidents.” – said Tracy during a leadership briefing on how accidents happen. “But what is complacency?” – she asked the team. -“Workers accept risks they shouldn’t accept and become numb to hazards” – said regional manager. -“They...
Oil and Gas Industry Guide on Learning from Normal Work
Are you tired of the traditional approach to safety that only focuses on learning from accidents after they happen? If you're ready for a change, the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) has a solution for you. The new guidance document on...
Introduction to Learning from Normal Work
Introduction to Learning from Normal Work
Learning From Normal Work Vs Behavioral Observations
“Learning From Normal Work” VS behavioral observationsThe difference depends on how advanced your behavioral safety program is. The below comparison is based on popular approaches used by large organizations that focus on observing behaviors and correcting them...
Learning From Normal Work Vs Job Risk Assessment
Below you will find an infographic comparing Learning from Normal Work and Risk Assessment. The list on the left shows a popular set of hazards,e.g. electricity, chemical, noise etc. Hazards are typically defined as something with the potential to cause harm. Compare...
Learning From Normal Work Vs Near Miss And High Potential Incidents
“Learning From Normal Work” VS near miss and High Potential IncidentsHigh Potential Events are defined as any incident or near-miss that could, in other circumstances, have realistically resulted in one or more fatalities. For example, a heavy object fell on a...
Learning From Normal Work Vs Incident Investigations
“Learning From Normal Work” VS Incident InvestigationsWhen there is an accident, the undesired event is the starting point. However, that's not possible with “Learning From Normal Work”, as there is no event to start with. So instead, the focus of “Learning From...