Using a near-miss and subsequent amputation case study, this article illustrates how weak investigation systems focused on limiting which types of incidents get investigated, led by a well-meaning but unprepared investigator focused on closing the incident, fail as a prevention tool. The article identifies common flaws in traditional investigation approaches. As you think about your…
Introduction Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) prevention is often discussed in terms of systems, procedures, and safeguards. Those elements matter, but in high-risk operations, SIF prevention also must include leadership in process safety, because leaders make the decisions that determine whether exposure is reduced, tolerated, or allowed to accumulate. Most organizations in high-risk industries already…
Despite the best of intentions, many SIF Prevention efforts stall or fail to deliver the expected outcomes. This article summarizes the three key phases of an effective SIF Prevention program, detailing the five factors that often cause stagnation or failure. Studying the Data In 2010, Dr. Tom Krause and his team sponsored the first major…
Safe, Fair, and Fun I have been a soccer referee for close to 20 years, enjoying both the camaraderie and the challenge. I had to step away for 15 years to focus on my day job, but was able to become recertified. In both my first referee training session 25 years ago and my recent…
In January 2026, the American Society for Testing and Materials published Standard E2920-26, Guide for Recording Priority Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF)-Related Serious Injuries/Illnesses and Fatalities. Krause Bell Group has evaluated the standard and supports the direction. We do think the standard could have gone further in relation to metrics…
Over the last 5 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing organizations in the Utilities sector. I’ve interacted with some of the most hard-working people there are – especially during storm restoration – who work tirelessly in all kinds of weather conditions to get the power back on. Although you might think that…
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, safety management too often relies on lagging indicators—metrics that tell us what went wrong after an incident has occurred. While important, this focus is not particularly good at preventing the next serious injury or fatality. What if your safety management system could shift the focus from reacting to incidents to…
Read in English Introdução A eliminação de incidentes graves e fatalidades (SIFs) requer alguns elementos-chave: Este artigo fala sobre o terceiro e último elemento. Resolver problemas, usando os dados e conhecimentos disponíveis em sua organização. Grandes equipes são a espinha dorsal de toda organização segura e bem-sucedida. Pesquisas na última década mostram que equipes com…
Eliminating serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in an organization is difficult and takes collaboration across all organizational levels and all work areas. A good plan makes things easier to accomplish – even if you need to flex once you start executing the work! Start building your plan by asking these 10 questions about your SIF…
Read in Portuguese / Leia em português Introduction Eliminating Serious Incidents and Fatalities (SIF) requires a couple of key elements: This article talks about the third and final element. Solving problems, using the data and knowledge available within your organization. Great teams are the backbone of every safe and successful organization. Research over the past…
Our first study on serious injury and fatality prevention revealed that these types of incidents had very different precursors compared to other types of injuries. Now, taking this understanding to the next level, our continued research has shown the need to look at where organizations sit on the SIF Maturity Curve.
In the complex landscape of corporate governance, compensation committees and boards of directors face the critical task of designing executive compensation packages that not only drive performance but also align with the organization’s core values and safety improvement strategy. This alignment is crucial in industries …
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