PreAccident Investigation Podcast

Safety Moment - The Trap of Complacency

In this thought-provoking episode, Todd Conklin investigates the seldom-discussed downside of success - complacency. With his signature blend of insight and practicality, Todd challenges the prevalent notion of complacency as a choice, arguing that it is, instead, a function of system stability.Many organizations, he observes, see complacency as a behavioral fault to be stamped out. Yet, he contends, this understanding is flawed and counterproductive. Instead of regarding complacency as worker failure or sin, Todd urges us to see it for what it truly is - a byproduct of a stable system where nothing bad seems to be happening.The real challenge and solution, Todd suggests, lies in managing complacency through variability. He propounds that recognizing complacency as an inherent part of a steadily functioning system enables us to counter it more effectively. And the task is not as daunting as it appears because our systems, by nature, are attuned to such variability.In the end, Todd leaves us with a compelling message for the day: Keep learning, have fun, be good and kind to one another - and most importantly, stay safe.

PAPod 487 - An Insightful Conversation with Lisa Lande

Welcome to an exciting episode featuring a conversation with Lisa Land, a human and organizational factors expert at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In this in-depth discussion, Lisa provides valuable perspectives on the role of leadership in the nuclear industry, the importance of resilience, and the integration of safety principles into work culture.In this episode, we zoom in on the most pressing issues in the nuclear sector, focusing on the balance between organizations transforming into learning entities while maintaining security and ensuring compliance. The conversation also delves into the complexities and complications within organizational structures and workflows.We explore the functioning of complex systems, including those within nuclear organizations. We discuss the tight and loose connections that exist, emphasizing the need to identify and monitor these links for designing a non-linear, unpredictive, and non-Newtonian workspace. Furthermore, we explore the application of chaos physics to identify early patterns, which could forecast the evolutionary path of the nuclear industry.The chat closes with an examination of the cultural implications of these adaptive changes. The episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in the nuclear industries on a global scale. Finally, we ruminate on the future of nuclear organizations, highlighting the necessity for dynamic change while upholding stability and the importance of cultural nuances in implementing safety measures. We also ponder on developing fail-proof methods and strategies to fortify resilience in diverse cultural contexts.

Safety Moment - Graceful Extensabilty

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PAPod 486 - One More Discussion of Fatal Events - and this is just for us.

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Safety Moment - Workers Complete the Design

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PAPod 485 - Jeff Lyth and What Comes Around Goes Around Podcast

Get Caught Trying to Make the World Better!Best Safety Podcast, Safety Program, Safety Storytelling, Investigations, Human Performance, Safety Differently, Operational Excellence, Resilience Engineering, Safety and Resilience Incentives...Give this a listen.Thanks for listening and tell your friends.See you on Audible...all my books are up on there.One of them is read by a British dude - it is like a Harry Potter book!Have a great day as well.

Safety Moment - Cascading to Non-Recovery

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PAPod 484 - I love This One! Tolstoy's Three Questions

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Safety Moment - Most Process Improvements Are Free

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PAPod 483 - Einstien's 7 Rules for a Better Life

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