In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Chris Clearfield, a coaching consultant, speaker, and co-author of “Meltdown: Why our systems fail and what we can do about it”.

Chris studies disasters, and his research into systems failure provides many valuable lessons for EHS professionals who rely on systems every day to maintain safety.

He explains how understanding system complexity and coupling (the amount of slack) can help HSE professionals keep their safety systems out of “the danger zone” and prevent accidents.

Also, he highlights how improving systems - so they provide more feedback - is key to making better safety decisions.

Using real-life disasters such as Deepwater Horizon, Chris provides lots of practical advice on implementing HSE change and creating more curious, experiential and inclusive safety cultures.

To find out more about Chris’ work, visit:

https://www.chrisclearfield.com/

Chris Clearfield on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisclearfield/

Chris’ book, “Meltdown: Why our systems fail and what we can do about it” - Financial Times' best business book of the year, 2018:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meltdown-Systems-Fail-What-About/dp/1786492245