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Paradigm #1: Why Assumptions Are the Silent Killers of Safe Work assumptions clarity safety safety culture safety leadership Jun 09, 2025

Over the years, Iā€™ve come to realize that most serious incidents on high-risk jobsites donā€™t happen because of a lack of knowledge, they happen becaus...

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Breaking the Silence: Part 7: Wrapping It Up - The Power of Challenging Assumptions assumptions clarity communication complacency safety culture workplace safety Oct 23, 2024

Weā€™ve traveled a long road together through this series, and if you missed any part, you can catch up on the dangers of complacency and how to prevent...

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Assumption is the Enemy of Safety: Questioning the Norms assumptions clarity complacency leadership safety Mar 04, 2024

There's a common saying that to assume makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me." Nowhere is this truer than in workplace safety, where assumptionsā€”seemingly...

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Complacency Kills: Breaking the Cycle of Unsafe Habits clarity complacency leadership safety Feb 26, 2024

Imagine a scenario repeated in workplaces around the globe: a skilled professional, years into their career, performs a task they've done countless ti...

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Understanding the Impact of Communication in High-Risk Environments clarity communication leadership utility safety Sep 29, 2023

Communication is a crucial aspect of our work that significantly influences our safety and well-being in high-risk environments. Effective communicati...

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