It is truly amazing how Jim addresses risk in every task and activity he performs. His presentation stirred plenty of questions and discussion on managing risk vs controlling it. It was an honor to have Jim speak to our group and meet and talk with our crews.
Jim Wetherbee
Author: Controlling Risk—Thirty Techniques for Operating Excellence
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Controlling Risk—In A Dangerous World
On the front lines of danger, operators face hazards and make life-and-death decisions in dynamic, complex situations. They are the last line of defense.
What happens if they don’t succeed? After accidents, organizations typically issue new rules and procedures—yet the cycle of accidents continues. Operators must need something more than rules.
Since the beginning of the space program, astronauts have developed principles-based techniques to execute missions and stay alive in unforgiving environments. These techniques can help optimize performance to accomplish much more in our dangerous world—or out of this world!
The Ten Common Adverse Conditions
In Organizations That Failed to Prevent the Next Accident
Based on observations, discussions, and assessments, I present a list of ten common conditions that existed in various organizations before they experienced major disasters or minor accidents. In the sociotechnical system used to control risk, improve performance, and accomplish goals, five of these ten adverse conditions existed on the technical side, and five were on the social side. By turning hindsight into foresight, good leaders can use the presence and severity of these adverse conditions as indicators to determine if their organization is drifting toward a disaster.