Why accidents aren't accidental
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Understanding Safety Through the Swiss Cheese Model
This chapter explores the Swiss cheese model as a framework for analyzing safety systems and the factors that lead to accidents, particularly focusing on vulnerabilities arising from social and economic disparities. Through examples such as the COVID-19 pandemic and a tragic bicycle accident, the discussion emphasizes the role of government and corporate accountability in preventing these incidents while critiquing societal narratives that blame individuals instead of addressing systemic failures. Ultimately, the conversation encourages a deeper examination of the complex layers contributing to safety risks and the importance of improving regulatory environments.
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