Judy Agnew, Ph.D.

Personal Responsibility Within a Behavioral Approach

27 Oct 11 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. BehaviorEthics

We have received much positive feedback on our book Safe by Accident and we are delighted that so many people find it helpful. There is one issue that some people are struggling with so we want... Read More
Incident Investigation: Using Science to Develop Safe Working Habits

20 Oct 11 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. Safety

Understanding human behavior scientifically is critical in safety, particularly when it comes to investigating when something has gone wrong. In this video blog, Dr. Judy Agnew and Dr. Aubrey Daniels... Read More
Lagging Indicators: Don’t Get Caught Focusing on the Wrong Safety Measures

15 Sep 11 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. Safety

Yesterday, the Federal Government filed its final report on what caused the 2010 Gulf oil spill. It’s no surprise that there are number of factors that contributed to this disaster. One of which... Read More
Creating a Safe Physical Environment: Don't Look to the Frontline

14 Aug 11 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. Safety

While it may seem logical to think that frontline employees are responsible for creating a safe working environment, they are not the ones who have control over budgets or resources. In this latest... Read More
Do Relationships Matter in Safety?

28 Jul 11 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. Safety

When it comes to safety, organizations need more than just compliance; they need people to follow the rules all the time, even when no one is watching. In this short video segment, Dr. Judy Agnew... Read More
Overreliance on Antecedents: Do Policies, Memos, and Safety Signage Work?

11 Jul 11 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. Safety

You can walk into any work environment where safety is a major concern and see the signs on the wall, signs like “Protective Gear Must be Worn At All Times.” But why is it, that often times,... Read More
Gambling with Safety

15 Jun 11 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. Safety

Why companies unknowingly put themselves at risk It’s probably a fair statement to say that companies are interested in supporting a safe work environment in their organizations. But it is... Read More
BP Was Gambling With Safety, Are You?

17 Sep 10 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. Safety

In a recent NY Times article the chairman of a government panel investigating the gulf rig explosion said that “time after time, BP appeared to have gambled with safety”. While it is easy to... Read More
Employees Have Spoken…Fear and Failed Leadership Prove Disastrous in Safety

26 Jul 10 Judy Agnew, Ph.D. LeadershipSafety

Finally, we hear the truth! In a July 21st NY Times article, "Workers on Doomed Rig Voiced Concern About Safety" results of a confidential survey completed by employees in the weeks... Read More