Carsten Busch, a safety historian, challenges the criticism of safety pioneer Herbert William Heinrich in an engaging interview. He explores Heinrich's work, emphasizes the importance of context, and reveals the surprising role of insurance companies in workplace safety. Carsten encourages safety professionals to read Heinrich's work before forming their opinions and explains the relevance of asking good questions. Check out Carsten's book on Heinrich and recommended reading. Safety Labs dives into the origins of safety as a profession and the concept of the 'new view' in safety.