WEBINAR – The SIF Reduction Mechanism – What you need to do to prevent fatalities

Join Filip Coumans and Thomas Meier as they discuss the SIF Reduction Mechanism – What you need to do to prevent fatalities

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The 2010 study on Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs), led by dr. Thomas Krause, demonstrated that only a small subset of all accidents have the potential to result in a SIF event. This principle is by now often referenced to as the triangle within the triangle. Additionally, we have learned that the precursors to SIFs differ significantly from those associated with minor incidents.

At Krause Bell Group, our work on SIF prevention starts with the fundamental premise: if we want to prevent fatalities, we must reduce SIF exposure. Any effort we undertake—whether through training, standards, EHS systems, or leadership development—will only be effective if it reduces or eliminates SIF exposure. However, achieving this is easier said than done. Culture, leadership behaviours and decisions have a profound impact.

Culture – the way we do things around here – “eats strategy for breakfast,” and often reduces the effectiveness of these initiatives significantly. While leaders often want to do the right thing, they frequently lack the knowledge or tools to act effectively.

Leaders often fail to fully grasp how their behaviors and decisions influence not just systems, but also the surrounding context and organizational culture. They may not recognize how these systems, contexts, and cultures shape employee behaviors, nor do they receive sufficient feedback on SIF exposures and the broader systems and culture to inform their future decision.

How can we fix this and implement a systematic, effective process to strategically reduce risk? Leaders must first develop a thorough understanding of the key risks within their areas of responsibility. They also need to recognize how their decisions impact those risks and take deliberate action to address them.

During this webinar we will present the above background and explain how the Krause Bell Group SIF Reduction mechanism works in practice.