Tyrone Tonkinson, Ph.D., P.E.

Step 1: Turn on Brain. Step 2: Start Working. I wish it were that easy. While reducing injuries is a very appropriate goal, making it happen with your workers is a challenge. This article will review a few proven ways that we can get our workers actively thinking about the potential hazards involved in the […]

This is the question I am asked most frequently at conferences and when delivering training. The short, direct answer is “Yes.” So, if an individual violates a safety rule, should he or she be punished? It depends. I know that sounds like a consultant’s answer, so let’s discuss what I mean. We can start by […]

Tips for Improving Incident Investigation Interviews, Part 2: Contact Time Assuming you have adequately prepared for conducting incident investigation interviews (see “The Art of Interviewing, Part 1: Preparation” in the January/ February 2007 issue of Incident Prevention), a primary objective for live interviews is to help interviewees reveal the deeper reasons why the incident occurred. […]

Part 1 of a 2-part article. Tips for Improving Incident Investigation Interviews – Part 1: Preparation What is the natural temptation for you, a safety professional assigned to be the lead incident investigator, as soon as the assignment is made? “Who was involved? I want to talk with them.” Many inexperienced safety professionals jump right […]