Category: Blog

May 4, 2018

JMJ’s Safety Leadership Skills Survey Provides Game Changing Results

How are your safety leadership skills, where do you excel? What blind spots are you overlooking? And, what’s the value of knowing?
May 4, 2018

Controlling Risk — In A Dangerous World

On the front lines of danger, operators are the last line of defense trying to prevent accidental injuries, death and destruction. Sometimes, it seems there are […]
May 1, 2018

Anarchist? Leader! You Decide.

Autonomy, mastery and purpose – are these the keys to motivate people to improve safety and operational performance? Mike Goddu reviews Sidney Dekker’s new book and […]
August 24, 2017
The Grenfell Tower Tragedy: Learning From Major Accidents Can Lead to Lasting Systemic Change

The Grenfell Tower Tragedy: Learning From Major Accidents can Lead to Lasting Systemic Change

One of our most experienced consultants (Gill Kernick) was deeply affected by the recent fire in the tower block in London. She works collaboratively to build […]
April 28, 2017
The Hallmark of an Organization With a Great Safety Culture is How it Responds to Incidents

The Hallmark of an Organization with a Great Safety Culture is how it Responds to Incidents

Within days of that incident my close friend and JMJ Partner, Steve Lang, sent this photo and brief anecdote from a large operating and construction site […]
March 5, 2017
How Opening Your Car Door like the Dutch Could Save Someone’s Life

How Opening Your Car Door like the Dutch Could Save Someone’s Life

Many car drivers do not check their surroundings while opening the door of their vehicle. Seeing if something is coming from behind before opening the door […]
July 7, 2016
A Significant Incident; A Change in Approach

A Significant Incident; A Change in Approach

It’s early Saturday morning and Somchai, a young Thai foreman, is tired, but alert. Promoted to his position and transferred recently, along with his crew, from […]
June 29, 2016
COO Shares His Safety Leadership, Culture and Performance Journey at Seaway Heavy Lifting

COO Shares His Safety Leadership, Culture and Performance Journey at Seaway Heavy Lifting

Catalyzing people to be safety leaders: A personal journey from feeling like a prisoner to being a champion of Incident and Injury- Free (IIF).
May 5, 2016
Part II: Safety Cardinal Rules for Line Managers, Not Just Workers

Part II: Safety Cardinal Rules for Line Managers, Not Just Workers

First my title, “Cardinal Rules for Managers” and my approach to this topic. The words rules and compliance appear in a number of your comments. A […]