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Explain the concept of 'Stretching the Corners' adaptation pattern.
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It refers to taking control or relaxing procedures to manage workload, which may indicate stress points in the system.
Why is it important to report and respond to findings in safety surveillance?
To ensure timely interventions that address identified risks and improve overall safety system performance.
How can collaboration aid in the development of a proactive safety program?
It brings together external experts, internal workers, and frontline staff, ensuring a comprehensive approach to safety.
What role does adaptation play in a Safety 2 program?
Adaptation helps in understanding system resilience and vulnerabilities by analyzing how workers adjust to system conflicts.
How does a proactive safety program leverage data collected from different sources?
By analyzing the data to anticipate and mitigate potential risks, improving safety procedures and practices accordingly.
What is the primary focus of a Safety 1 program?
Preventing errors by creating more rules and regulations, emphasizing error counting and compliance measurement.
Why is continuous learning important in a safety program?
Continuous learning enables the program to adapt to new challenges and changing environments, constantly improving safety measures.
Why is understanding the gap between procedures and practice critical in a Safety 2 program?
It allows for the identification of real-world adaptations and potential system vulnerabilities that are not visible through formal procedures.
What incentives could be provided to encourage frontline workers' participation?
Incentives could include rewards for contributions and ensuring a no-blame culture to promote openness and honesty.
How can different perspectives and tools aid in 'seeing the invisible' aspects of safety?
They reveal unseen elements of systems by providing new viewpoints and methodologies, such as x-rays or ultraviolet analyses.
What is the role of external experts in a proactive safety program?
They provide training, assist in tough analyses, and bring outside knowledge to enhance the safety program's effectiveness.
How can case studies benefit the understanding of adaptation patterns?
They provide real-world examples of how adaptations occur, offering insights into potential system vulnerabilities and resilience strategies.
What are some methods used in surveillance and anticipation within a safety program?
Collecting data through surveys, interviews, and observations, and analyzing it using statistical and qualitative methods.
How does Safety 2 differ from Safety 1 in terms of system safety?
Safety 2 understands that systems are not inherently safe and require human skills and expertise to manage system conflicts and workarounds.
What does the 'Increasing Worker Complexity' pattern entail?
Workers engaging in risky behaviors to alleviate future risks, highlighting potential areas of system brittleness.
Describe the concept of 'systemic pressures' in the context of safety programs.
Systemic pressures are the internal and external forces that influence the operation and safety of a system, possibly leading to conflicts or adaptations.
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