Tag Archives: operational integrity

SIF Reduction: The Leading Edge of Operational Integrity

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Chet Brandon

By Chet Brandon A Conversation From the Safety 2026 Stage At ASSP’s Safety 2026 conference, I had the privilege of participating in the OSHA Super Session alongside OSHA Assistant Secretary Dave Keeling, ASSP President Linda Tapp, and Natashya Narkiewicz, with … Continue reading →

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Operational Integrity: The Operating Model Heavy Manufacturing Needs

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Chet Brandon

Heavy manufacturing does not fail all at once. It usually fails in layers.

A workaround becomes normal. A critical control weakens. A maintenance backlog grows. A near miss is explained away because no one was hurt. Over time, the operation drifts from discipline into exposure.

That is why I believe Operational Integrity needs to be treated as an overarching operating model, not just another safety, reliability, or compliance initiative.

In this article, I outline a practical framework for Operational Integrity built around five elements:

Operating Envelope | Strong Systems | Reliable Equipment | Leadership Cadence | Disciplined Operations

The goal is simple: help manufacturing organizations run with greater control, consistency, resilience, and accountability — for the benefit of employees, customers, communities, owners, and all stakeholders who depend on the enterprise. Continue reading →

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