Human Factors

Modern safety pairs AI-driven risk analytics with human judgment and leadership — not one instead of the other.

Technology and regulation alone can’t prevent offshore disasters — communication, leadership and stress management remain decisive.

Decommissioning demands Human Factors Crew Resource Management — the non-technical skills of communication and situational awareness — to stay safe.

Oil & gas is adopting aviation’s CRM principles to strengthen safety culture.

Aviation’s “cockpit gradient” — the authority gap between captain and first officer — models how to balance command with psychological safety.

Many Lost Time Incidents could be prevented if workers felt safe raising concerns without fear of blame.

Incidents are rising despite Safety Management Systems — the IADC reported an 18% rise in lost-time incidents.