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 12Jul 12
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 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…3h ago3h ago
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…1d ago11d ago1
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
Ron ButcherSurvival Recognizes That Even Low Risk Activities Can Have a High Cost of OccurrenceIn the realm of risk management and operational safety, the concept of survival extends beyond merely following procedures to avoid…Jul 8Jul 8
Ron ButcherBeyond Checklists: Building a Culture of Resilience for Workplace SafetyIn the high-risk sectors where operational effectiveness and success are paramount, traditional safety protocols often fall short in…Jul 2Jul 2