All articles tagged with #safety culture
The US Coast Guard's report on the 2023 Titan sub implosion criticizes OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush for a toxic work environment, unsafe practices, and neglect of safety protocols, which contributed to the catastrophic failure that crushed five occupants during a dive to the Titanic wreckage.
A US Coast Guard investigation found that the 2023 Titan submersible disaster was preventable due to OceanGate's flawed safety practices, inadequate design, and regulatory evasion, highlighting the need for stronger oversight of novel vessel operations.
The U.S. Coast Guard report reveals that OceanGate used intimidation tactics to evade regulation before the Titan submersible tragedy, which resulted in five deaths. The investigation criticizes the company's safety culture, design flaws, and ignored warnings about hull damage, with blame largely placed on co-founder Stockton Rush for negligence. The incident highlights preventable safety failures and regulatory challenges.
Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour alleges that the company took "shortcuts" in the production of the 787 Dreamliner, potentially compromising its safety, and faced retaliation for speaking up. This adds to a growing list of current and former employees who claim Boeing ignored their concerns and retaliated against them. The company denies the allegations, but experts and whistleblowers say there's a disconnect between Boeing's management and the factory floor. Salehpour is scheduled to testify before a Senate subcommittee next week.
The Federal Aviation Administration has uncovered multiple issues with Boeing's production practices following an audit triggered by a door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. The FAA identified non-compliance issues in Boeing's manufacturing process control, parts handling, and product control, and a separate report found "gaps" in Boeing's safety culture. Boeing has been given 90 days to produce a plan to address these quality issues, and the NTSB and Justice Department are also investigating potential criminal liability. This could lead to future congressional hearings and further scrutiny of Boeing's operations.
A panel appointed by the FAA found a "disconnect" between Boeing's senior management and employees on safety culture and other issues, criticizing the aerospace giant's safety culture and implementation of safety procedures. The report urged Boeing to review the findings and develop an action plan within six months. Boeing acknowledged the panel's assessment and emphasized the need to empower employees to speak up about safety and quality issues.
A new FAA report found major issues with Boeing's safety culture, including a disconnect between senior management and employees, fear of retaliation when reporting safety concerns, and confusion about reporting systems. The report, prompted by the 737 Max 8 crashes and other incidents, identified 27 findings and 53 recommendations, which the FAA will review. Boeing stated it supports the review and has made changes to improve safety since 2019, including establishing an aerospace safety committee and chief aerospace safety office.
A Congressionally-mandated safety review study of Boeing Commercial Airplanes found serious flaws in Boeing’s safety culture, including a disconnect between senior management and other members of the organization, inadequate implementation of safety reporting systems, and confusion surrounding safety procedures and training. The study also highlighted issues with Boeing's SMS procedures, restructuring of the ODA unit, and lack of human factors consideration in aviation safety. Boeing has responded by acknowledging the need for further improvement and has been urged by the engineers and technicians union to implement an Aviation Safety Action Program to address safety concerns without fear of retaliation.
An expert panel report on the FAA’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) granted to Boeing reveals deep fractures and strategic disintegration within the company’s safety culture, tying decades of corporate decision making to an erosion in aircraft safety. The report, crafted by 24 panelists over 11 months, recommends that Boeing develop an action plan addressing the findings and 53 separate recommendations, emphasizing the need for a safety culture that empowers and encourages all employees to share their voice. The report also highlights concerns about Boeing's human factors capability and the lack of pilot input in aircraft design and operation.
Experts report a "disconnect" between senior management and workers at Boeing, with employees questioning their ability to raise safety issues without fear of retaliation. Safety training and procedures are constantly changing, leading to confusion among employees. Boeing has made changes to reduce the chance of retaliation, but concerns remain. The panel made 50 recommendations to Boeing and three to the FAA, urging comprehensive action to address safety-related practices and concerns within the company.
A new FAA-commissioned report highlighted a "disconnect" at Boeing regarding safety culture, with over 50 recommendations for improvement. The report identified issues with internal reporting systems and potential for retaliation, prompting calls for Boeing to develop a comprehensive action plan. Boeing stated it will review the assessment and learn from the findings, while Sen. Maria Cantwell emphasized the need for improved safety culture and accountability.
A panel of industry experts commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a report sharply critical of Boeing's safety culture, citing "gaps" and a fear of retaliation among employees for raising safety concerns. The report found a disconnect between Boeing's senior management and other members of the organization on safety culture, and identified hesitation in reporting safety concerns due to management conflicts of interest. It also recommended re-working safety procedures to be clearly understood and followed by employees at all levels of Boeing.
A Federal Aviation Administration report commissioned by Congress found that Boeing's safety culture remains flawed, despite improvements made after the 2018 and 2019 crashes involving the 737 Max 8 jet. The report highlighted a "disconnect" between senior management and other employees at Boeing, with the company's safety culture being described as "inadequate and confusing." The FAA stated that it would conduct a thorough review of the report and take appropriate action, while Boeing acknowledged the need for more work to improve its safety culture. This comes amid new concerns about Boeing's safety culture following an incident involving a panel on a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane during an Alaska Airlines flight.
The piece that blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet was improperly installed by Boeing mechanics in Renton, not by its supplier Spirit AeroSystems. If verified by the National Transportation Safety Board investigation, this would place primary fault on Boeing for the incident, drawing renewed criticism of its quality control systems and safety culture.
Norfolk Southern, a major freight railroad, has been criticized by federal regulators for its safety culture following a train derailment, fire, and toxic chemical spill near an Ohio town. The Federal Railroad Administration's report highlighted poor communication and mistrust between employees and managers, questioning the adequacy of the company's training. The agency emphasized the need for a safety-focused culture and operations in the industry. Norfolk Southern is collaborating with workers to address the findings and has committed to making improvements. The agency plans to conduct similar safety culture reviews at other major freight railroads. Proposed legislation to improve safety in the industry has stalled in Congress.