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Why do companies still face a gap between reported incidents and serious or fatal accidents? This article explores root causes tied to priorities, reporting systems, and human factors.

Slips, trips and falls are among the most common accidents at work. To pave the way for a safer working environment, it is worthy to have a look at the very causes of work-related accidents.

Did You Know? Monday Is the Most Dangerous Day — And 10 a.m. Is the Riskiest Time

Evaluating safety performance goes beyond tracking past incidents. Leading indicators help organizations measure real progress by focusing on proactive actions, behaviors, and cultural engagement.

Taking selfies may seem harmless, but they’re often a sign of mental distraction and complacency. In extreme cases, this can lead to fatal accidents — including falls, drownings, and even train collisions.

Given the growing concerns around COVID-19 and having prioritized the health and safety of employees, consultants and clients, SafeStart has made the decision to work remotely. As leaders in Human Factors Management, SafeStart has a responsibility to evaluate and mitigate risks, maintain a healthy perspective and make decisions based on proven facts and guidance by […]

Errors cost time, money, and can lead to serious injuries and accidents. But how do they really happen? To prevent them effectively, we must look at where it all begins — the state-to-error chain reaction.

As adults, we get hurt less than children — because we learn to avoid mistakes and pain. But as we age, that learning slows, and personal safety often stalls. Here’s how to stay sharp and avoid overestimating your safety.

Most people believe obvious hazards cause the worst injuries. But data shows that critical errors often caused by rushing, frustration, fatigue, or complacency are behind the majority of accidents. Recognising these internal states is the key to reducing risk.

At SafeStart, we are dedicated to saving lives wherever we can, which is why we are so excited about our expansion in Europe. For the past 13 years, SafeStart has maintained a strong partnership with different distributors to serve our European clients with SafeStart products and services. To support our long-term corporate vision, increase capabilities […]

As the festive season approaches, employees tend to deal with more distractions than usual. Dinners, hosting family members, gifts and other logistics. From a health and safety perspective, it’s worth considering how these issues affect workers on the floor, on site, on the road or at home.