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Learning from Work
Questions worth taking into the field.
Three starting points from the safety archive.
Event investigationLearning TeamsLeadership
After the event, establish what the controls actually did
Start with a supported account, then test the controls before deciding what to change.
Learning can begin before an incident
A Learning Team can examine a task that succeeds every day, especially when success requires adaptation.
Accountability without reflexive blame
A fair response asks what people did and what the work system made likely or possible.