There are three (3) recognized models upon which Safety Management Systems are built. These models were identified via Dr. James Reason’s research and still hold true today, 30 years later. Safety professionals have to be sure as to not allow their biases to influence which one is best for the organization, as all three have significant differences and can have dramatic impacts on the organization. Here are the three models, which is the one you would gravitate towards as your personal preference?
FYI… I blend the engineering and organizational models into my SMS approach. I have come to despise the person model; although it is by far the #1 model being used still in 2023.
