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PreAccident Investigation Podcast

PAPod 492 - An Insightful Conversation with Georgina Poole and Sidney Dekker

Apr 6, 2024
Explore the insightful conversation with Georgina Poole and Sidney Decker as they discuss the complexities of safety metric measurement in their book 'Random Noise.' They delve into the importance, challenges, and potential manipulations of safety metrics in various industries. Uncover the critical aspects of safety performance, the repercussions of emphasizing safety records, and the necessity of sustainable safety implementation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Traditional safety metrics may not accurately reflect safety performance in organizations, urging a shift towards more contextual and behavior-based indicators.
  • Georgina Poole's experience highlights the discrepancies between reported safety metrics and actual safety realities, stressing the importance of understanding safety performance from operational perspectives.

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Sidney and Georgina's Book on Safety Metrics

Sidney Decker and Georgina Poole have authored a book titled 'Random Noise, Measuring Your Company's Safety Performance.' The book delves into the intricate challenges surrounding metrics and measurements in safety performance within organizations. It questions the effectiveness of predictive metrics in human-centric systems compared to mechanical setups.

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