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Working with Contractors for Sustainable SIF Prevention
Part 4 in a Series About Involving and Engaging Contractors in SIF Prevention Every organization striving to eliminate Serious Incidents and Fatalities (SIFs) in a sustainable manner needs a continuous improvement process that is self-sustaining. Serious incidents and fatalities are too important to rely on an individual champion, an initiative that can change, or a…
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Partnering with Contractors for People-Centered SIF Prevention
Part 3 in a Series about Involving and Engaging Contractors in SIF Prevention Client–contractor relationships can be tricky. People tend to agree that when it works, it has a positive impact on safety, budget, quality, deadlines, and more—but making it work is messy. The Challenge of Owner-Contractor Relationships There’s no single reason why owner-contractor relationships…
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Establishing an Effective Contractor Safety Management System
Part 2 in a Series About Involving and Engaging Contractors in SIF Prevention Contractor Safety Management System Overview To ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures, a solid and well-implemented contractor safety management (CSM) system is needed. The success of the CSM system is determined by the quality of preparation and execution. Effective contractor partnerships…
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Defining the Challenge of Engaging Contractors in SIF Prevention
Part 1 in a Series About Involving and Engaging Contractors in SIF Prevention Introduction: Involvement, Challenges, and Solutions It is common practice to work with contractors for construction and industrial capital projects, but there are other areas that do this as well. Industrial operations and the mining industry also outsource both core and non-core activities…
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Augmenting HOP to Elevate Safety Excellence
Introduction: The Evolution of HOP in Safety Excellence Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) emerged in the 1990s as a welcome new way of thinking about injury prevention. Initially outlined by Dr. Sidney Dekker and Dr. James Reason, HOP has, for many organizations, become a cornerstone of safety strategies globally. HOP’s core principles grew from Dr….
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Escutar para aprender no trabalho: pesquisa e aplicação prática
Read in English Introdução Uma habilidade primária em grandes líderes é a capacidade de cultivar relacionamentos fortes e positivos. Esses relacionamentos não apenas ajudam as pessoas a se sentirem conectadas ao líder, à organização e à sua missão, mas também reforçam que elas são apoiadas, escutadas e preparadas para o sucesso. Os líderes de segurança…
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Os Valores do Líder e o Compromisso Emocional com a Segurança
Read in English Introdução por Rebecca Timmins Há um ditado no coaching chamado Lei do Duplo Efeito – enquanto nos julgamos por nossos esforços e intenções, os outros nos julgam pelo que dizemos e fazemos. Isso torna crítico para os líderes garantirem que seus comportamentos estejam alinhados com seus valores. Este trecho do livro de…
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Getting to “Yes.” 10 Questions to Ask About your SIF Elimination Plan
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…
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Listening to Learn at Work: Research and Practical Application
Read in Portuguese / Leia em português Introduction A primary skill in great leaders is the ability to cultivate strong positive relationships. These relationships not only help people feel connected to the leader, the organization, and its mission, but also reinforce that they are supported, heard, and set up for success. Safety leaders who prioritize…
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The Leader’s Values and Emotional Commitment to Safety
Introduction by Rebecca Timmins Read in Portuguese / Leia em português There is an adage in coaching called the Law of Double Effect — while we judge ourselves by our efforts and intentions, others judge us by what we say and do. This makes it critical for leaders to ensure their behaviors align with their…


