THE WEEKLY
REFLEKTION
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The Weekly Reflektion 07/2024
When changes are made, people with the necessary competence should be involved in evaluating the risks arising from the change. Competence is also an essential element indetermining measures that should be taken to mitigate these risks. Do we ensure that people with the right competence are involved when making changes, and do we take their advice? Coldharbour Hospital in Sherborne, Dorset, England was […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 29/2023
The fire at the waste sorting plant in Stavanger showed an organization poorly prepared to meet the challenges that its activity could reasonably expect it to be. With a focus on sorting efficiency and no systematic safety work going on, the operative organization was not prepared for an emergency. CCTV of Waste Reception Area showing location of original fire and conveyor […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 47/2021
Having control of hazardous materials is an important first step in preventing many types of incidents. How do you ensure the training and behaviour of the people at the worksite meets your expectations? On the 22nd of May 2008, a fire in a storage area on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS George Washingtontook 12 hours to extinguish, injured 37 fire fighters and caused US$70 million in damage. The investigation concluded that […]
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The Weekly Reflektion Week 02 / 2021
The antiquated wooden stand at the Bradford City football stadium, Valley Parade caught fire in May 1985. 56 people were killed, and 265 injured while watching a football match. Not doing anything is inexcusable when signals are clear. How receptive are you to such signals? On 11 May 1985, Bradford City had just won the […]
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The Weekly Reflektion Week 34 / 2020
The Iroquois Theatre in Chicago was opened on the 23rdNovember 1903. The theatre was described as the most beautiful in Chicago and critics claimed there were few theatres in the USA that could rival its architectural perfections. The location of the theatre was deliberately chosen to attract women on day trips from outside Chicago since […]
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