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Welcome to Risk Management: Principles, Process and Techniques, where we’re going to go through these basic concepts of risk management. We’re going to break it down into the constituent parts and then we’re going to build it up again and show you how it’s done. I’ve been involved in risk management, in project risk management, […]
Read articleSafety Case Lifecycle: How to Develop a Safety Case is Part 4 of a four-part series on safety cases. In it, we look at timing issues and typical content through the safety case lifecycle. A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Project Safety When embarking on any significant project, ensuring safety isn’t just a step in the […]
Read articleNavigating the Safety Case is Part 4 of a four-part series on safety cases. In it, we look at timing issues and typical content through the safety case lifecycle. A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Project Safety When embarking on any significant project, ensuring safety isn’t just a step in the process—it’s the foundation of success. […]
Read articleIntroduction In The Lifelong Evolution of a Safety Case, we look at how to Review and revise a Safety Case and Re-Issue a Safety Case Report. When it comes to ensuring safety throughout any Product, System, or Service lifecycle, reviewing and revising the Safety Case isn’t just a recommendation—it’s essential. The age or status of […]
Read articleIn Crafting a Safety Case and Safety Case Report – Part 2, we move on to review and sign off on the artifacts. Introduction In any high-stakes environment—whether it’s defense, engineering, or aviation—Safety Case Reports play an essential role in validating the safety of a system. A meticulous review and sign-off process ensures that these […]
Read articleCrafting a Safety Case and Safety Case Report: A Comprehensive Guide for Project Safety Assurance – PART 1 [Picture by Eric Bruton from Pexels.com] Introduction Building a robust Safety Case and Safety Case Report is essential to ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of complex systems within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and similarly regulated […]
Read articleIn-Service Safety Management System: Ensuring Long-Term Safety for Military Equipment Safety is paramount when it comes to military operations, especially for in-service equipment relied upon by personnel daily. This article delves into the intricacies of maintaining an In-Service Safety Management System, offering insight into how safety practices are implemented, monitored, and evolved over time. Introduction: […]
Read articleComprehensive Project Safety Management Plans. Safety is a critical element in any large-scale project, especially in the context of defence and complex systems. One essential tool for managing safety is a Safety Management Plan (SMP). In this article, we’ll break down the process and structure of an effective SMP, highlighting its objectives, content, and how […]
Read articleGuide to Running a Project Safety Committee. Okay, so committees are not the sexiest subject, but we need to get stakeholders together to make things happen! Project Safety Committee: Introduction In safety-critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and engineering, maintaining a robust safety management system (SMS) is paramount. A Project Safety Committee (PSC) plays a […]
Read articleIn ‘Project Safety Initiation’ we look at what you need to do to get your safety project or program started. Introduction Definitions A stakeholder is anyone who will be affected by the introduction of the system and who needs to be consulted or informed about the development and fielding of the system, and anyone who contributes to […]
Read articleWelcome to Risk Management 101, where we’re going to go through these basic concepts of risk management. We’re going to break it down into the constituent parts and then we’re going to build it up again and show you how it’s done. I’ve been involved in risk management, in project risk management, safety risk management, […]
Read articleIn this post ‘Full Function Hazard Logs: A Deep Dive into Relational Databases’, I explore some things we can do with a hazard log built upon a database. In my 25-year career in safety engineering, I’ve seen many hazard logs and hazard tracking systems. Most of them were hosted in Microsoft Excel, but there were […]
Read article“What Have Hazard Logs Ever Done for Us? Well, there’s the aqueduct…” Monty Python’s Flying Circus may not be an obvious connection to hazard management, but it works! Hazard Logs – or Hazard Tracking Systems (HTS), which is a better term – are underappreciated but vital tools. In this webinar on hazard logs, one of […]
Read articleIn ‘Optimizing Safety: Active Hazard Management with Hazard Logs’ we look at how to unleash the power of this underrated tool! Introduction A Hazard Log is more than just a record; it’s a dynamic tool for actively managing safety risks associated with systems. This continually updated log encapsulates Hazards, Accident Sequences, and Accidents, ensuring a […]
Read articleIn this blog post and video ‘Hazard Logs and Hazard Tracking Systems’, I’m going to tell you about their benefits and features. In many industries, we are required to create a hazard log: perhaps by a regulator, a customer, or a prime contractor. Or maybe it’s “just the way we do it round here”. Whatever […]
Read articleProportionality is about committing resources to the Safety Program that are adequate – in both quality and quantity – for the required tasks. Introduction to Proportionality Proportionality is a concept that should be applied to determine the allocation of resource and effort to a safety and environmental argument based on its risk. It is a difficult concept […]
Read articleIn Hazard Logs – a Brief Summary, we will give you an overview of this important safety management tool. This post serves as an introduction to longer posts and videos (e.g. Hazard Logs & Hazard Tracking Systems), which will provide you with much more content. Hazard Logs – a Brief Summary Description of Hazard Log […]
Read articleIn this post on Safety Management Policy, we’re going to look at the policy requirements of a typical project management safety standard. This is the Acquisition Safety & Environmental System (ASEMS). The Ministry of Defence is the biggest acquirer of manufactured goods in the UK, and it uses ASEMS to guide hundreds of acquisition projects. […]
Read articleIn this article, I look at The Risk Matrix, a widely used technique in many industries. Risk Matrices have many applications! In this article, I have used material from a UK Ministry of Defence guide, reproduced under the terms of the UK’s Open Government Licence. Introduction A risk matrix is a graphical representation of the […]
Read articleYou heard me right. Risk: Averse, Adverse, or Appetite? Which would you choose? Do we even have a choice? Read on … We often hear that we live in a risk-averse society. By that, I mean that we don’t want to take risks, or that we’re too timid. I don’t think that’s the whole story. […]
Read articleIn this FAQ on Risk Management, I will point you to some lessons where you will get some answers to basic questions. Lessons on this Topic Welcome to Risk Management 101, where we’re going to go through these basic concepts of risk management. We’re going to break it down into the constituent parts and then […]
Read articleIn this ‘Safety Concepts Part 1’ Blog post, The Safety Artisan looks at the meaning of the term “safe”. I look at an objective definition of safe – objective because it can be demonstrated to have been met. This fundamental topic provides the foundation for all other safety topics, and it isn’t complex. The basics […]
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