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Working For A Living
December 16, 2021
This month Paul examines what happens when the right things aren’t done to make sure the hazards do no harm. He examines the case of Jacob Dean and how the decisions, not just of Jacob, led to a tragedy. There are many lessons to be learned from this case regardless of where you work or what you do that can make the difference between going home alive and well at the end of the day or not going home at all. The Case for Safety depends on doing the right thing.
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Things Went Awry
November 30, 2021
This month Paul examines what happened on the set at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He finds several very important lessons for us to apply where we work when things go differently than the planned or expected course.
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Paying Attention
November 15, 2021
In this edition Paul discusses two important places to look for hazards, as well as an incident to illustrate the point. You might be surprised by the connection.
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Rules: Resistance and Enforcement
October 29, 2021
This month Paul looks at some recent very public cases where change was mandated and some cases where compliance has been resisted. Paul draws out some key learnings that every leader responsible for making change happen needs to understand.
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Regarding Enforcement
October 19, 2021
When it comes to enforcing the rules, most leaders don’t enjoy making people follow the rules. So, what if we just hit the easy button, making following the safety rules an option instead of a requirement?
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The Face of the Company
September 30, 2021
This month Paul explains why inverting the organizational pyramid is critical to understanding who the most important member of management is when it comes to getting things done and sending people home alive and well at the end of the day.
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Comparing Hazards
September 15, 2021
This month Paul looks at how we perceive the relative risk of hazards, as well as the process we use to determine which ones require the most attention.
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Your Legacy
August 31, 2021
This month Paul asks “What would you like your legacy to be?” You might be tempted to think this is just life advice and has little to do with what you do at work. You would be wrong. Paul holds up the legacy of one of the great leaders he met during his career who left a lasting impression on Paul. The lessons are important if you want to make a difference sending people home alive and well at the end of each and every day.
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Saying Something
August 16, 2021
It’s a rule anyone who’s ever learned to change a tire knows well: before jacking up a vehicle, put it in park and set the parking brake. For good measure, chock the wheels…
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