In my last article, and the first in our series on metrics, I made three key points: Embrace the notion that most factories are cost centers. Create the mindset of CI/lean, i.e., there is always a ...

The performance-punishing nature of poor workplace design is a persistent issue filled with musculoskeletal injuries and rising medical care costs. Many manufacturing and industrial companies attempt ...

A year-over-year improvement in the frequency and severity of injuries and fatalities is an achievement worth celebrating, but the electric power sector needs to step up safety efforts to achieve ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Laguna Verde, Mexico, is the first Nuclear Power Plant in ...

As companies continuously improve their safety management, leaders in the industry continue to use a variety of techniques, tools, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance.

One of the primary characteristics of a lean culture – which aligns with the “Respect for People” principle of lean – is a workforce that is engaged in improving processes to add ever-increasing value ...

Braskem (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas ...

The improvement of safety culture is an ongoing endeavour that requires a long-term commitment to succeed. The IAEA offers comprehensive support to licensees and regulatory bodies wishing to ...

Aviation Safety Solutions, LLC (AvSafety), a leading provider of aviation Safety Management System (SMS) consulting, auditing ...