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Building a zero-injury culture
Leaders often set “zero injuries” as a goal—but top performers make it an expectation that shapes daily decisions. This article explains the simple “surprise test” for separating wants from expectations and shows how to build a true zero-injury culture.
Tony Orlowski
Sep 26, 20256 min read


Building a Safety Vision That Drives Workplace Culture Change
This article discusses how leadership can shape a powerful safety vision and transform your workplace culture from the inside out.
Ken Chapman, Ph.D.
Feb 26, 20254 min read


Safety Leadership Lessons from High-Reliability Organizations
Leadership must evaluate performance, learn from mistakes, and implement improvements defines high-reliability organizations.
Lorena Cabral
Feb 24, 20255 min read


The Psychology of Safety: Understanding Employee Mindset and Behavior in Workplace Safety -Part One
Employee psychology, such as their perceptions, attitudes, and behavior, shape workplace safety.
Lorena Cabral
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Leading with Integrity: A Blueprint for Workplace Safety Excellence
the article features strategies to create a safety culture, ensuring integrity and accountability across all levels of an organization.
Ken Chapman, Ph.D.
Oct 17, 20244 min read


The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Workplace Safety Leadership: Lessons from Phineas Gage
Learn how Emotional Intelligence in workplace safety impacts leadership success and safety culture through the historic case of Phineas Gage
Ken Chapman, Ph.D.
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Building a Safety Mindset in the Workplace
Effective Techniques for Safety Managers Creating a safety-first mindset among employees is crucial for fostering a safe and productive...
Ken Chapman, Ph.D. and Tony Orlwoski
Sep 23, 20244 min read


The Role of Employee Engagement in Safety
Employee engagement plays a crucial role in workplace safety by fostering a culture of awareness, accountability, and risk management.
Tony Orlowski
Sep 4, 20245 min read


Promoting a Culture of Safety Ownership: Lessons in Leadership
In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, safety is not just a priority but a critical component of sustainable operations. The tales...
Ken Chapman, Ph.D. and Tony Orlwoski
May 14, 20243 min read


Ownership at Every Level: Transforming Safety Culture through Leadership and Responsibility
In the field of workplace safety, the difference between a thriving culture and a struggling one often comes down to a single crucial...
Ken Chapman, Ph.D. and Tony Orlwoski
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Empowering a Culture of Safety: The Path to Ownership and Excellence in the Workplace
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, the key to fostering a culture of safety lies not just in compliance and regulations...
Lorena Cabral
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Fostering a Culture of Safety Leadership and Ownership: Lessons from History and the Four C’s of Leadership
In the high-stakes environment of firefighting, the tale of Wagner Dodge in the 1949 Mann Gulch fire tragedy serves as a poignant lesson...
Ken Chapman, Ph.D. and Tony Orlwoski
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Building a Resilient Safety Culture: Insights for Safety Professionals
In the world of safety leadership, the importance of culture cannot be overstated. Much like the metaphor of folding a sheet of paper,...
Ken Chapman, Ph.D. and Tony Orlwoski
Mar 8, 20243 min read


How Do You Lead to Create a Safety Ownership Culture? - Part II
Discover the pivotal role leaders play in fostering a safety ownership culture in the workplace.
Tony Orlowski
Sep 18, 20233 min read




The Leader's Role
Moving your team toward high self-esteem is the first step toward achieving high performance, which over time can lead to greatness. As...
Ken Chapman, Ph.D.
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Are You an Administrator, or an Owner?
Do you matter to safety at your facility? We’re not asking if you meet your safety responsibilities (which you almost certainly do)....
Tony Orlowski
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Safe Outcomes and the Clever
The definition of clever is “quick to understand and learn.” I would add “witty and sarcastic.” Why? Because I have noticed over the...
Ken Chapman, Ph.D.
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Earn Your Position
What do we mean by “Earn Your Position?” Doesn’t the simple fact that you’re already in your position positively establish that you have...
Lorena Cabral
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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