This series goes beyond surface-level discussions to expose the gaps in safety culture, challenge outdated thinking, and explore the real impact of risk management decisions. The Risk Factor is about getting to the root of the matter, not just looking at what went wrong, but why, and what should happen next.
In this episode of The Risk Factor, former Detective Superintendent Alan Smith shares what decades of investigating serious crime and offshore tragedies taught him about why organisations fail to prevent repeat incidents.
Alan spent 30 years in law enforcement, leading major crime investigations, including homicides, kidnappings, and corporate fraud. When he transitioned into industrial safety, he immediately saw the same patterns, companies spotting warning signs but failing to act before disaster strikes.
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