Workplace Fatalities: Failure to Predict: A New Safety Discussion on Fatality and Serious Event Reduction
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Book Synopsis: Many organizations tell us that work has never been as safe as it is today. They will show the lowest injury figures ever, and the rosiest incident counts in years. They want to be proud of these accomplishments, and perhaps they should be. But behind these results hides complexity and contradiction—a messiness that Todd Conklin takes us into with this book.
For one, it is pretty obvious by now that trying to lower our incident and injury rates leaves the risk of process safety disasters and fatalities pretty much unaffected. Getting better at managing injuries and incidents doesn’t help us prevent fatalities and accidents—we’ve known that for a long time (Salminen, Saari, Saarela, & Rasanen, 1992). The number of fatalities in, say, construction, or the energy industry, has remained relatively stable over the past decades (Amalberti, 2013; National-Safety-Council, 2004), even when many organizations proudly report entire years (or more) without injury. Lowering the injury or non- serious incident rate can actually put an organization at greater risk of accidents and fatalities. In shipping, for example, injury counts were halved over a recent decade, but the number of shipping accidents tripled (Storkersen, Antonsen, & Kongsvik, 2016). In construction, most workers lost their lives precisely in the years with the lowest injury counts (Saloniemi & Oksanen, 1998). And in aviation, airlines with the fewest incidents have the highest passenger mortality risk (Barnett & Wang, 2000).
What lies behind these fatalities? Do they really happen because some people don’t wear their personal protective equipment; that some don’t wear gloves when rules say they should? WorkPlace Fatalities: Failure to Predict is the first book for the industry professional that speaks directly to this important challenge: If your organization is so safe - Why do we have fatal and serious events?
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Are you tired of organizations boasting about their low injury rates and incident counts while fatal and serious events continue to occur? It's time to delve into the complexity and contradiction behind these so-called safety accomplishments. Introducing "Workplace Fatalities: Failure to Predict" - a groundbreaking book by Todd Conklin that uncovers the hidden risks and dangers lurking beneath the surface. This book is not just another safety discussion, it's a wake-up call for organizations to address the underlying issues that lead to fatalities and serious accidents.
While many organizations focus on reducing injury rates, they fail to acknowledge the alarming truth - managing injuries and incidents does not prevent fatalities. Numerous industries, including construction and energy, have experienced stable fatality rates over the years, even amidst declining injury counts. In fact, lowering non-serious incident rates may actually increase the risk of accidents and fatalities. For example, shipping accidents tripled while injury counts were halved in the shipping industry. Similarly, construction workers lost their lives during the years with the lowest injury counts. Even in aviation, airlines with fewer incidents had higher passenger mortality rates.
So, why do these fatalities occur? Is it simply a matter of non-compliance with safety regulations? "Workplace Fatalities: Failure to Predict" unveils the true underlying causes of these tragic events. It challenges the notion that personal protective equipment and adherence to rules are the sole culprits. If your organization prides itself on being safe, this book is an essential read to understand why fatal and serious events still persist.
Click here to grab a copy of "Workplace Fatalities: Failure to Predict" and discover the truth behind these preventable incidents. It's time to take a proactive stance towards safety and ensure your organization is truly protecting its employees and stakeholders.
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