The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter Drucker
In light of recent news about the Amtrak crash that killed eight people and injured hundreds, lots of experts have told us that this tragedy might have been averted with existing technology. According to the Wall Street Journal, a signaling system that would have prevented the accident already existed on the southbound side of the tracks but not the northbound side. This could have been an even easier and cheaper solution than the pricier positive train control system that has been scheduled for installation before the end of the year.
It's hard to know if budget concerns or simple disbelief that such an accident would ever happen prevented prompt installation of effective safety measures, but now the company has to deal with all of the fallout from an avoidable tragedy. Amtrak has to deal with bad press, a reduction in employee morale, and large monetary losses. If there is anything positive to say, this tragedy certainly underscores the importance of safety management in order to keep people safe and happy and protect bottom lines.
These are some suggestions to help management identify future safety exposures and not wait until an accident has already happened:
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