Safety: A human performance perspective

Safety is inherently about people. But people are often seen as the ‘problem’ with safety.

It’s time we change our perspective on the role of people in safety. One where people are no longer the problem, but rather the solution to a safer, more high-performing workplace. Safety is no longer only the absence of accidents but is defined by its presence. Instead of merely looking to eliminate hazards and risks, we start to look for ways to get work done successfully and sustainably.

AMCS was delighted to welcome Ron Gantt, Head of HSE Americas for Yondr Group, as the keynote speaker for the first AMCS Inspire Webinar about safety. Ron draws on practical experience and academic research about the human factor in safety. This webinar discussed:

• An approach to safety focused on improving human performance
• The creation of the conditions that enable sustainable performance
• Research results and real-world cases studies from solid waste and other industries
• Ideas on how to change the way your organization sees and achieves safety performance

This session also included a roundtable discussion with AMCS Quentic safety expert, Timo Kronlöf.

The AMCS Inspire series is designed to give our customers insights, inspiration, and ideas for innovation by providing a forum for thought leaders and our customers to share their experiences and ideas.