A Burning Platform
A Burning Platform – Thrive under Change Over the past 40 plus years we have seen hundreds of “change” efforts in dozens of different industries. Some addressed organizational structure, some culture and others both. Some were successful while many were not. McKinsey & Co. claims that 70% of all organizational change initiatives fail. The failures […]
Why BBS Programs Fall Short
Why Behavior Based Safety Programs Fall Short Over the years, our collaboration with hundreds of global clients has enriched our expertise in Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) observation programs. These programs blend 1950s’ observation techniques from the Ohio Safety Council with groundbreaking behavioral psychology, thanks to B.F. Skinner. Their goal? To spot and curb “at-risk” behaviors, […]
60 Years of SSP
Celebrating 60 Years of Structured Safety Excellence: The Legacy and Evolution of the SSP As we mark the 60th anniversary of the Structured Safety Process (SSP), it’s time to reflect on its enduring impact and the fundamental principles that have made it a cornerstone of safety in industries around the globe. From its inception, the […]
Are Accidents Preventable
The Core Argument – Are All Accidents Preventable? Over the past year, I’ve observed a spirited debate among HSE professionals across social media and virtual conferences, centered around one question: “Are all accidents preventable?” This dispute challenges a long-held belief in safety excellence, one that I supported throughout my early career. We educated executives, managers, […]
Fix Safety Regression
Why Regression Occurs in Safety – How to Fix it Like top athletes, even high-performing companies can hit a slump. Things seem smooth, then suddenly, we wonder, “What’s happening?” At The SRI Group™, we’ve worked with hundreds of global clients. Over 30% of them were top performers, but faced stagnation or decline. In this article, […]
Safety Performance Stagnation
Improve Performance – Overcome Stagnation in Safety When I was a young, my father often said, ‘You create your own opportunities.’ He taught me that when life doesn’t go as planned, we have two options: strive for improvement or blame our luck. Although I didn’t always grasp this wisdom, as I matured, I came to […]
Wagner Smith – OSHA VPP Star
Wagner Smith Earns OSHA VPP Star July 7, 2023,The SRI Group is proud to announce that Wagner Smith Equipment (WSE) was awarded the VPP Star flag by the OSHA Director of the Fort Worth Area. This honor, received during a festive luncheon, was the culmination of a strenuous, yet rewarding, two-year journey. WSE President, Matt […]
Misconception of Millennials
Misconception of Millennials – Why they Crave Structure “I have spoken with numerous executives and managers who believe they must change the way they manage younger employees. They believe millennials don’t like structure. I have found the exact opposite to be true In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion about the preferences […]
Measure What Matters – HSE Metrics
Measure What Matters – Safety KPIs Fifteen years ago, I sat in on a Chemicals Business Unit Leadership Team meeting in a large integrated oil company. The meeting revolved around the Process Safety Metrics introduced by the new CEO. “These must have come from the Refining group” complained one participant. He continued, “the new CEO […]
Essential Safety Leadership
Executive Leadership In the past 40 years I have met hundreds of CEO’s and Presidents of companies large and small. Each expressed their commitment to workplace safety and their desire to eliminate, or at least minimize, incidents and their related cost. Many have been effective in creating the conditions which ensure safety excellence some have […]