We were introduced to the nature of ‘paradigm shift’ by Thomas Kuhn in the 1960s. One thing you can know for sure is that neither Kuhn, Feyerabend or Laktos will be found on any reading list in safety. Even when Safety uses the word ‘science’ it is not about a paradigm shift but rather more of the … [Read more...] about Without Change in Paradigm, There Will Be No Sustainable Change in Safety
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A Comparison of Safety Paradigms
A paradigm is a distinct set of concept and thinking that result in distinct practices. In recent times it has occurred to coroners at inquests, auditors and government that poor safety culture has a central role in normalising unsafe practice. Inspectors and auditors are now ever mindful that … [Read more...] about A Comparison of Safety Paradigms