Posts Tagged "system safety"

The Tiger That Mauled Itself

In aviation circles, the Grumman F-11 Tiger is known as a capable carrier-based fighter aircraft, the second operational jet in US Navy service that could fly faster than the speed of sound. In popular culture, it is better known as one of the first types flown by the Blue Angels and, most regrettably, it can also claim the title as the first fighter jet that managed to shoot itself down.

Workplace Safety v System Safety

It is a common misconception that workplace safety and system safety have the same objectives. In short, wrong. With few exceptions, mixing up workplace and system safety management is not only counterproductive, it can also lead to serious consequences.

Flying on a MAX8 for the 1st time

My recent trip to the States involved connections in Auckland (NZ) and Houston (TX). On the way back home, I flew on a B737 MAX8 for the first time.