Aviation Safety Office presents: Jim Wetherbee

"Ten Common Adverse Conditions"

in Organizations That Failed to Prevent the Next Accident

"Based on observation, discussions, and assessments, I have observed ten common conditions that existed in various organizations before they experienced major disasters or minor accidents. In the sociotechnical system used to control risk, improve performance, and accomplish goals, five of these ten were on the technical side, and five were on the social side. By turning hindsight into foresight, good leaders can use the presence and severity of these adverse conditions as indicators to determine if their organization is drifting toward disaster.”