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Why investigating minor incidents prevents major failures

Major incidents get attention, but minor events reveal the same root causes. Learn why structured analysis of near misses prevents catastrophic failure.
March 31, 2026
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Human and Organisational Performance: What HOP means and how COMET puts it into practice

Discover what Human and Organisational Performance means, its five principles, and how a HOP mindset strengthens learning, leadership, and resilience.
March 23, 2026
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COMET sponsors Black Tartan's debut event

COMET sponsors Black Tartan’s debut event “Auld Pals” at Aberdeen Music Hall, supporting local collaboration and bringing the stars of Still Game to the city.
March 13, 2026
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What is a quality failure investigation and why do most not prevent recurrence?

Most quality investigations explain what happened but fail to prevent recurrence. Discover how structured analysis and human factors uncover the true causes.
March 12, 2026
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When failures keep repeating: What the UK’s most dangerous jobs reveal about risk and learning

UK workplace fatalities follow familiar patterns year after year. This blog explores why known risks persist and how better learning, not more rules, makes the difference.
February 9, 2026
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COMET becomes an approved training partner of the Railway Industry Association

COMET has become an approved RIA training partner, offering IOSH-accredited and specialist safety training to rail supply members with exclusive discounts.
February 5, 2026
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COMET's Head of Investigations joins BBC Scotland documentary advocating for legislative change

COMET's Head of Investigations Alan Smith features in BBC's Murder Case, reflecting on the Arlene Fraser case and advocating for parole law reform.
February 3, 2026
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Why some investigations lead to learning and others do not

Investigations completed, actions closed, reports filed, yet the same incidents keep happening. Here's why completion isn't the same as consequence.
February 2, 2026
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Why data, not guesswork, should shape your SIF prevention strategy in 2026

Learn how Verdantix research and COMET’s AI-driven analysis and RCA methodology are helping organisations improve SIF prevention and safety performance.
January 12, 2026
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A message from our CEO: 2025 in review and what's ahead

As 2025 draws to a close, our CEO Mark Rushton looks back on a year of progress for COMET and outlines what the team is working toward in 2026.
December 18, 2025
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Hiring now: Operations lead to help shape RCA delivery at COMET

COMET is hiring an operations lead to support investigations and RCA delivery worldwide. Join a growing team focused on learning, safety and impact.
December 17, 2025
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Halloween special: The hidden traps that haunt your investigations

Even thorough investigations can be haunted by bias and shortcuts. Discover the hidden traps that distort findings and how COMET helps stop repeat failure.
October 31, 2025
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COMET’s Safety Expo giveaway winner revealed

Subsea 7 wins COMET’s Safety Expo giveaway - an Investigation & RCA Workshop designed to help teams strengthen safety, learning, and prevention.
October 30, 2025
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COMET partners with Intelex to bring next-generation investigation & RCA capabilities to clients worldwide

COMET and Intelex partner to launch a next-generation digital investigation solution that helps organisations move from incident management to prevention.
October 27, 2025
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#RISK Europe: A Conversation with COMET’s CEO Mark Rushton

COMET CEO Mark Rushton shares how personal experience, curiosity, and innovation shaped his mission to make risk management a driver of safety and trust.
October 15, 2025
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Hidden in plain sight: Learning from 5 recent major incidents

Learning from five major incidents where warnings were visible but unheeded and what safety leaders can learn to prevent history from repeating itself.
October 13, 2025
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5 Whys or COMET? Finding the right tool for root cause learning

See how COMET goes beyond the 5 Whys with structured, data-driven investigations that uncover true causes and eliminate repeat failure.
October 9, 2025
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From top performer to people leader: What you need to know

Stepping into leadership is tough. COMET’s Elevate Academy gives new managers the tools and confidence to lead effectively before challenges pile up.
September 26, 2025
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