Category Archives: Culture

Integrating Safety, Health, and Purpose: The Evolution of Early Intervention in Industry — A Pioneer’s Perspective

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Chet Brandon

An example of Early Injury Intervention: An Athletic Trainer & CEIS helps a maintenance employee improve his posture to decrease neck and shoulder fatigue from his tasks. Leading a team of passionate, forward-thinking healthcare practitioners in the early days of … Continue reading →

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Embodying the Ideal: Rooseveltian Americanism and the Pursuit of National Unity

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Chet Brandon

We, as Americans, and as a nation, are not fully living up to the revolutionary ideals upon which our republic was founded. This deeply concerns me, particularly the increasing cynicism among younger generations regarding our nation and their role in … Continue reading →

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Effects of Culture on Complex Systems

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Chet Brandon

I have recently been considering the impact of culture on the safety of complex systems, specifically chemical operations covered by the Process Safety Management standard. My supposition is that engineering and procedures factors are important building blocks to safe operations … Continue reading →

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