In this episode of The Safety Meeting’s Safety Lab, we explore why overall workplace safety  metrics are improving but Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) rates remain flat or are increasing. We discuss the traditional Hendrick Safety Triangle and introduce a SIF prevention model which focuses on identifying and addressing high-risk precursors. Additionally, we talk proactive strategies that are being employed by safety professionals: How leveraging data smartly and earning leadership support helps create a proactive safety culture. Through real-world examples and a structured Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach, we provide a framework for improving SIF prevention.

• (00:35) Understanding Safety Statistics Trends
• (01:55) The Hendrick Safety Triangle
• (02:57) New SIF Prevention Model
• (04:31) Defining Serious Injury and SIF Potential
• (06:27) Identifying Precursors and Indicators
• (08:41) Practical Steps for Safety Managers
• (14:54) Tools and Technologies for SIF Prevention
• (16:52) Measuring Success and Overcoming Barriers
• (18:48) Implementing PDCA for SIF Prevention
• (20:34) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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