PinnedRon ButcherWhat Don’t We Know?In my flying experiences with the USCG and USMC, in addition to discussing the mission, equipment configuration, on-scene expectations and…8h ago8h ago
PinnedRon ButcherChallenging the Assumptions of Safety: Embracing Context for True SurvivalIn high-risk industries, safety is often treated as a static concept, built on a foundation of established protocols, regulations, and…Jul 121Jul 121
PinnedRon ButcherThe Benefits of Failing Together: A Foundation for Survival and Organizational ExcellenceIn high-risk environments, the concept of “failing together” is not just a strategy but a survival mindset. Having served in the US Coast…Jul 5Jul 5
PinnedRon ButcherSurviving Safety: Building Foundations for Operational ResilienceIn today’s high-risk industries, achieving safety is often seen as the ultimate goal. However, safety without a foundation of survival is…Jul 13Jul 13
PinnedRon ButcherThe Silent Saboteur: How Habituation and Bias Threaten Our Safety and SurvivalHabituation. It’s a term that might sound benign, perhaps even harmless, but in the context of survival and safety, it represents a…Jun 9Jun 9
Ron ButcherSurvival Over Safety: Confronting the Binary Reality of RiskWhen we consider the potential outcomes of even low-risk activities, it becomes clear that a survival mindset and strategies are essential…Jul 22Jul 22
Ron ButcherIntegrity Matters: The Bedrock of Safety and Survival in High-Risk IndustriesImagine a world where corners are cut, warnings are ignored, and honesty is optional. In such a scenario, the very fabric of trust and…Jul 191Jul 191
Ron ButcherThe Power of Preparedness: Survival as a Safety StrategyBased on my real-world experiences over four decades in a variety of high-hazard industries, I’ve come to understand that while safety and…Jul 181Jul 181
Ron ButcherSurvival First: The Hidden Foundation of Genuine SafetyIn the realm of risk management and safety, survival often gets pigeonholed into the bare essentials: food, water, and shelter. While these…Jul 10Jul 10