'All the rules were followed, yet our workmate was killed'
Far too frequently, incidents occur when rules are bypassed. We all tend to take shortcuts - causing management to devote a lot of time and energy into ensuring compliance with rules. 'Failure to follow rules' (or procedures, standards, guidelines) is often listed in reports as the prime cause of a mishap.
But are rules enough? Can management be assured that by following all rules and complying with all standards they will avoid unwanted incidents? Can such a heavy focus on following rules actually induce more risk?...
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