A Systems Roadmap for API RP 1173
API RP 1173 provides a framework for companies to evaluate their safety systems and processes to more effectively buy down risk and...
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The Two Towers of Safety: Be Safe, Act Safe
When it comes to safety there are two schools of thought. The oldest one is focused on behavior and its by-line is, "Act Safe." This is...
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Why is focusing on non-conformance missing the point?
Focusing on non-conformance is the first level of compliance. This involves meeting the prescriptive part of a regulation or industry...
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Emergent Uncertainty
As systems improve we expect that the certainty of meeting objectives increases. Instead, what often happens is that systems become more...
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Moving Beyond the Conformance Zone
One of the challenges companies face when addressing compliance is its dynamic nature – compliance is never at rest. Even when you decide...
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Compliance Helps Companies Stay Within The Lines
Someone once asked the question, "why do cars have brakes?" The answer given was, "so they can go fast!" What brakes do for cars is what...
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Four Steps to Proactive Compliance
More companies are becoming aware that they are too reactive when it comes to compliance. In my previous blog, I discussed four misuses...
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Four Misuses of Audits
Audits were first adopted by financial institutions to identify and prevent fraud. Their focus was to test the integrity of accounting...
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5 Multipliers To Increase Compliance Advantage
In a previous blog, I outlined 5 threats to compliance. In this blog, I will look at how to address them. At first glance, it may seem...
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Getting More from your Risk Registers
Risk registers are part of an effective risk program and used by companies to help communicate and manage risk. Spreadsheets are often...
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Do You Need A Different System For Each Regulation?
The need to comply with regulations and standards is a necessary part of every business. In fact, companies need to comply with several...
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Should Compliance (EHSS) Processes move to the Cloud?
Many organizations are considering moving some or all of their applications and systems to the "Cloud." This applies to both productivity...
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Should You Choose a Product or a Solution?
In the early days of computing, companies would take "Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS)" products and create solutions to address specific...
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Where is the latest Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
Using up to date procedures and safe work practices is essential for maintaining safety of your workforce. Document management systems...
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