HOP Part 6 highlights the principle of “Response Matters.” When leaders shift focus from blame to understanding, organizations uncover systemic issues, encourage honest reporting, and drive proactive improvements in safety and performance. … Read More
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How to Build an Effective Training Plan for Environmental Health and Safety
Building an effective EHS training plan requires more than compliance—it requires strategy. This blog explores six core elements, from tailoring training to different audiences to leveraging risk data, streamlining recordkeeping, and creating continuous feedback loops. Together, these elements help organizations move beyond OSHA requirements and toward a culture of safety ownership. … Read More
Understanding Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) – Part 5: Organizational Learning is Essential
Organizational learning in HOP goes beyond training—it’s about listening to workers, capturing real-world insights, and adapting systems to improve safety culture. By focusing on leading indicators and “work as performed,” organizations can prevent incidents, build resilience, and create a proactive safety environment. … Read More
Understanding Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Part 4: Context Drives Behavior
Part 4 of the HOP series explores how context—not character—drives workplace behavior. From environmental design and organizational culture to job demands and individual factors, understanding these contextual elements helps reduce error and boost performance. … Read More
Fostering a Culture of Organizational Learning for Error Tolerance and Safety
In the dynamic landscape of modern business and industry, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of cultivating a culture of organizational learning to improve safety, reduce human errors, and build error-tolerant systems. This article delves into the concept of organizational … Read More
Understanding Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Part 3: Blame Fixes Nothing
Applying the Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach when seeking to transform and improve systems (such as safety programs) can be a very effective way to produce better results. However, the six principles of HOP must first be understood before they … Read More
