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Cruise Control: Your Peace of Mind at Se

Cruise Control: Your Peace of Mind at Se

Cruise Control is the ultimate guide to preparing for your water-based vacation ensuring you can relax and enjoy your time on the water.

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From Safety to Survival: Why Speaking Louder Won’t Bridge the Gap

Imagine trying to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your language. Naturally, you start speaking louder and slower, hoping that…

Sep 29

From Safety to Survival: Why Speaking Louder Won’t Bridge the Gap

Sep 29

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Survival Over Safety: Thriving in High-Risk Environments

In high-risk industries, there’s often a relentless pursuit of a “safety culture.” We hear about protocols, audits, and initiatives that…

Sep 30

Survival Over Safety: Thriving in High-Risk Environments

Sep 30

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Survival First: Why Safety is Meaningless Without It

When we talk about safety, we often conjure images of stability — of well-worn protocols, robust controls, and a sense of calm, as though…

Sep 26

Survival First: Why Safety is Meaningless Without It

Sep 26

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Surviving Complexity: The Key to Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF)

Trying to eliminate Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events by only applying safety measures is like trying to solve a complex equation by…

Sep 23

Surviving Complexity: The Key to Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF)

Sep 23

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“Feeling Safe” vs. Being Safe: Why the Perception Gap Matters

In today’s world, where tragic events like school shootings and mass violence have become far too common, we often hear about efforts to…

Sep 10

“Feeling Safe” vs. Being Safe: Why the Perception Gap Matters

Sep 10

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From Safety to Survival: Why ‘Stuff That Kills You’ Falls Short in High-Risk Environments

The Stuff That Kills You (STKY) approach has become increasingly popular in high-risk environments, and it’s easy to see why. It provides a…

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From Safety to Survival: Why ‘Stuff That Kills You’ Falls Short in High-Risk Environments

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SIF Prevention: A Survival-First Perspective

Analyzing the latest data provided by OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals a troubling reality: despite efforts to improve…

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SIF Prevention: A Survival-First Perspective

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From Control to Coexistence: A New Survival Framework for Complex Work Environments

The Hierarchy of Controls has long been the standard model for managing hazards in the workplace. Its step-by-step approach — elimination…

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From Control to Coexistence: A New Survival Framework for Complex Work Environments

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The Survival-First Approach: A Comprehensive Strategy for Thriving in High-Risk Environments

In high-risk industries, traditional safety measures — checklists, audits, and compliance protocols — are often viewed as the primary line…

Oct 1

The Survival-First Approach: A Comprehensive Strategy for Thriving in High-Risk Environments

Oct 1

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Rethinking ESG: Elevating Safety as a Core Pillar for Organizational Survival

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how organizations approach safety and survival. Too often, safety is tucked away under the ‘Social’…

Sep 25

Rethinking ESG: Elevating Safety as a Core Pillar for Organizational Survival

Sep 25

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Shifting the focus from safety to survival, prioritizing resilience and SIF prevention to ensure individuals and organizations thrive in high-risk environments.

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