Why Safety Systems Fail to Change Behaviour, With Eduardo Blanco-Muñoz

There's a question that sits right at the heart of safety performance, and it's one that frustrates a lot of us. Why do well-designed, technically sound safety systems still fail to change behaviour in the real world? I sat down with Eduardo Blanco-Muñoz to unpack this properly, and what followed was a fascinating exploration into perception, bias, culture, and the uncomfortable truth that people don't behave the way our systems expect them to. This is a conversation that challenges the traditional, rule-based mindset and opens the door to a more human, more realistic way of thinking about safety. Highlights: Why systems fail: Humans don't behave as rational models expect  Perception limits: We miss more risk than we realise  Overconfidence bias: People overestimate their ability to stay safe  Culture link: Values and beliefs drive behaviour at every level  Leadership impact: Behaviour matters more than policies or posters  Measurement traps: Focusing on KPIs can distort real safety progress  From control to influence: Move beyond command and control approaches  Practical tools: Turning theory into actionable safety strategies   Resources and actions:  Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/ Connect with Eduardo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardoblanco/ Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/