Digital Transformation Can Improve Safety Culture, Mitigate Fire Risk

Digital transformation significantly enhances safety culture and fire risk mitigation by integrating advanced digital solutions into safety management systems. Last year saw over 988 million acres of land destroyed by wildfires worldwide. The catastrophic loss of life and the financial toll—running into billions—underscore the urgency of mitigating such risks. Digital transformation, however, can make significant strides in reducing power outages and preventing bushfires caused by trees and other vegetation contacting power lines. When embarking on a comprehensive revision of a safety management system, the goal should be to foster a culture where people work safely because they genuinely see the value in doing so, not because a rule or procedure mandates it. This approach incorporates the three principles of what is termed “safety differently”: People are the solution, not a problem to control. Safety is an ethical responsibility, not a bureaucratic accountability. Safety is the presence of positive capacities, not the absence of negative events. Driving these objectives requires recognizing the need for better lead indicators and credible data. Paper-based systems, while comprehensive, can be difficult to manage as the business expands, but a digital solution allows the tailoring of content to suit specific risk management and business objectives, […]

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