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Small things, like wet paint or uncleanly break rooms, can be very revealing about your workplace's culture. Can you spot the QHSE deer signs? 5-Day TapRooT® Advanced RCA Course: https://taproot.com/course/5-day-taproot-advanced-root-cause-analysis-team-leader-training/ Socials, website, resources, and more: https://linktr.ee/taprootrca

Are you investigating too many incidents or not enough? Many organizations say they don't have time to investigate every incident. But is the real problem the number of investigations, or the lack of a system for prioritizing and solving the right problems? In this episode of the TapRooT® Podcast, Mark Paradies, Alex Paradies, and Amy Souders discuss how organizations become overwhelmed by recurri...

🗓️ Upcoming Equifactor® Courses: 🗓️  3-Day Virtual: https://store.taproot.com/3-day-equifactor-equipment-troubleshooting-and-taproot-root-cause-analysis-virtual-training-cst-houston-jul-21-2026 In this episode you'll learn: • The connection between troubleshooting and root cause analysis • Common mistakes in equipment failure investigations • How Equifactor® helps identify physical causes of failu...

In this episode of the TapRooT® Podcast, we break down the truth about leading indicators, lagging indicators, safety metrics, and “safety theater.” Are your KPIs actually improving safety performance or just encouraging people to game the system? Mark and Tim discuss how organizations misuse safety measures like TRIR, behavior-based safety observations, corrective action closure rates, and leadin...

In this episode of the TapRooT® Podcast, we discuss why thorough incident investigations and root cause analysis matter, not just for compliance, but for saving lives, protecting families, and creating safer workplaces. Topics covered include: • Why workplace investigations are critical • Preventing fatalities through proactive safety practices • Real stories about incident prevention and safety c...

This discussion covers:  • Root cause analysis best practices  • Why incidents rarely have a single cause  • Human error vs. system failures  • Corrective action prioritization  • The limits of Five Whys investigations  • Leadership’s role in investigations  • How TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis improves investigations  Whether you work in safety, operations, quality, maintenance, reliability, utilit...

What is covered in this podcast:  • The purpose of root cause analysis and why investigations exist beyond just reporting incidents  • The difference between reactive and proactive investigations  • Why focusing only on big incidents can leave organizations vulnerable  • How to identify precursors and warning signs before serious problems occur  • The right metrics to measure effectiveness and avo...

So, what does it take to create signs and labels that last? How do you design warnings that work across cultures, generations, and experience levels? And what can incident investigators learn about fixing systemic causes instead of relying on people to "be more alert," or to “be more careful”?  Timestamps  00:00 - 00:48: Intro  00:49 - 03:37: Warning Signs & The Pyramids  03:38 - 10:21: Human Fact...

Using the TapRooT® Change Analysis method, we break down the myth that a single process change caused Old Crow’s decline. Instead, we walk step-by-step through what investigators should actually do when performance changes.   If you're interested in bourbon history, problem-solving, root cause analysis, or investigation techniques, this episode is a perfect example of how structured thinking revea...

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  • Why “fast investigations” often lead to bad results  • The biggest mistakes that make investigations take longer  • How management expectations impact investigation speed  • When an investigation is worth your time (and when it’s not)  • How to identify high-potential incidents  • The role of leadership, resources, and culture  • How to eliminate delays from meeti...

AI can do so much in today's world. But can it handle, or even assist, the responsibilities of a safety professional? Join Alex, Justin, and Ken as they discuss the pros and cons of using AI in the safety field. Did you enjoy this podcast? Check out our other videos below. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXD-wGbdcTCtp_VzYhO423O9tM3x_XtRr Interested to learn more about AI and safety? Check o...

The Titan implosion was a preventable tragedy facilitated by a toxic workplace culture at OceanGate. Alex will be interviewing Justin and Ken, two Navy Nukes, to find the line between an innovative mission and a fool's errand. n

Join Alex and Marcus as they discuss containing problems.

In this weeks podcast Alex and Mark discuss different types of management styles between SpaceX and NASA. From innovation speed to safety protocols, each management style shapes how decisions are made and how success is measured. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out our other podcast here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXD-wGbdcTCtp_VzYhO423O9tM3x_XtRr

Alex, Ken, and Mark discuss overused methods such as 5-Whys, they discuss the terminology with in RCA, and they expose the flawed logic and outdated techniques that can cause more harm than good.    What you will learn:  ✅ Learn what real RCA should look like ✅ Understand the pitfalls of surface-level analysis  ✅ Discover better alternatives for uncovering true root causes  ✅ Avoid costly mist...

When things go wrong, it's easy to point fingers at the person closest to the problem. But is blaming "careless" people actually helping us prevent future mistakes, or just creating scapegoats? In this episode, we explore the dangers of blame culture in the workplace, the psychology behind human error, and how deeper system issues often get overlooked. Join us as we challenge the myth of the “bad...

In this powerful episode, Alex and Emily discuss the often-overlooked psychological impact of near misses in the workplace. A near miss is an incident where no injury or damage occurs but has the potential to. A near miss may seem like a lucky escape, but for many workers, the emotional and mental consequences linger long after the danger has passed. Whether you're a safety professional, HR leader...

Have you ever wondered, "Why would such a smart person make such an idiotic choice?" In this podcast, Alex and Emily discuss the psychology and neuroscience of why just having brains doesn't stop people from making poor decisions. They explore concepts from overconfidence and cognitive biases to social pressures and stress. These types of biases, pressures, and stress can cloud even the brightest...

Join Alex as he interviews two former Nuclear Nukes, Justin Clark and Ken Reed, to discuss the best tricks, tips, and techniques on #equipment reliability.

Join Alex, Ken, and Tim on the latest TapRooT® Podcast episode! Enjoy thought-provoking discussions that challenge conventional wisdom and explore the difference between trained skills and common sense. What do you think is more important in your field: skills or common sense? Share your thoughts and tune in for insights that might just change your perspective!

So join us as Alex, Barb, and Emily discuss real-world example to provide listeners with a better understanding on how people make decisions, why people decide to break the rules, and how people observe risk. By the end of this podcast listeners will have a deeper understanding of the mental mechanisms at play.  Timestamps:  00:00 - 00:16 Intro 00:17 - 01:32 Why Does Decision Making Matter?  01:33...

Our company aims to help safety and quality investigators understand the hazards of a job, reduce risk, find the root cause of an incident, and prevent major and minor accidents. We do this by providing people with a systematic and scientific methodology that helps investigators think outside the box and eliminate biases during their investigation. To learn more about TapRooT® and how it can help,...