Embracing Differences Proving Safety (2): a three part series
Jun 18, 2024
Greg Smith, an influential author known for his insights on safety and risk management, dives into the complexities of his latest work, Proving Safety. He discusses the critical gap between legal compliance and true safety management, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of risk. The conversation highlights the variability of safety practices in workplaces, the disconnect between safety protocols and legal frameworks, and the pursuit of meaningful safety metrics that go beyond mere data collection. A must-listen for anyone passionate about enhancing safety!
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Folders and Compliance
- Greg Smith recounts a story about small businesses using pre-made folders from consultants.
- They mistakenly believed these folders alone would demonstrate compliance, highlighting a disconnect between documentation and actual compliance.
Proving Safety and Legal Compliance
- Proving safety focuses on demonstrating legal compliance within a legal framework.
- It highlights the disconnect between perceived minimum requirements and the ability to demonstrate them.
Balancing Discretion and Safety
- Organizations should clearly define non-negotiable elements in work practices.
- Empower supervisors with discretion within those boundaries to accommodate local variability while ensuring safety.