Safety Problem-Solving: The Incredible Effort to Improve the Past
Trying to solve problems is like trying to prevent accidents that already have happened.
Organizations constantly ask if I can help them solve their safety problems. Think about this: Problems are things that already have happened. They cannot be changed or improved.
Yes, past problems, if not addressed, potentially can repeat, so preventing their repetition certainly is a worthwhile pursuit. But trying to solve problems is like trying to prevent accidents that already have occurred.
