Industry
Large machines, hazardous substances, and complex processes that run the same way day in and day out. And in the midst of it all, people are responsible for keeping everything on track. Is it any surprise that roughly 80% of all accidents and production interruptions are attributed to human error?
The real question is: Did people actually fail, or are the work processes designed in a way that makes failure (almost) inevitable? Working in such complex environments comes with countless barriers to safe operations. Chances are, your employees aren’t even aware of them. At SA Matters, we’re here to guide you through this.
A safe production environment starts with good situational awareness
Working in a high-risk environment for a long time can make people blind to its dangers. After all, things have been running smoothly for years, and they may no longer be fully aware of the surrounding risks.
The industry invests heavily in safety—installations become more secure, and procedures are increasingly standardized. Yet, human error remains a leading cause of accidents and production disruptions. So, where does it go wrong despite these investments?
Incident reports often suggest that accidents happen because people make "stupid" decisions. But if we take the time to understand why these decisions were made, we often realize they weren’t stupid at all. The reality is that processes were simply not designed with human limitations in mind.
Are the people in your organization aware of their limitations and barriers? And is enough attention given to these factors when designing processes and work procedures?
Can your organization afford to ignore situational awareness when poor situational awareness could be responsible for 80% of failures? It’s time to make your employees aware of their own limitations and the barriers they face!
How we can help
Raise awareness of human limitations
Want to work safely while remaining effective and efficient? Book a lecture, training, or workshop for your organization’s employees.
How we can help your organization…
Raising awareness of human limitations – How much do you really perceive?
Incident and disruption evaluations with a focus on situational awareness
Learning to ask the right questions – Essential for strong situational awareness
Creating a safer work environment by understanding each other’s limitations
Understanding rather than blaming, to make processes safer
Providing guidance on procedures and work instructions with human limitations in mind
What we offer
Lectures & Presentations
A situational awareness lecture tailored to the event or training day.
30–60 minutes
Workshops
An interactive workshop with relatable examples to gain an initial experience with situational awareness.
Half-day
Half-day
Training
An interactive training program guiding participants through the most critical situational awareness limitations. Participants receive a handout summarizing key takeaways.
Half-day, full-day, or multi-day options available
Incident evaluations
Analyzing and discussing incidents with a focus on situational awareness.
Available upon request
Custom Programs
Want to combine different offerings? For example, a training session after an incident evaluation? That’s possible too.
Available upon request