Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Reflections on compliance and safe behaviour

• Accidents are caused by a combination of seemingly minor non-compliances and shortcuts
• Diligent performance and compliance with rules starts at the top of an organization and includes training and coaching of officers and crew, leaders as role models, awareness of rules and regulations, verification and follow-up
• Active near miss reporting/safety observation is an effective tool to train the crew at all levels to observe and act on risky conditions. To encourage this, a no-blame culture is important. Positive near miss reporting is also recommended
• Positive antecedents are things that prompt an individual to act safely. This
include signs, displays, tools, equipment, information, and people examples

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