Why Prevention-First Safety Programs Fail
April 8, 2026
Published by ISHN, this feature from Novara CEO Michael Bruns explores the gap between safety programs designed to prevent incidents and the realities of how they are often implemented. Bruns outlines five reasons prevention efforts frequently miss the mark, including difficult reporting processes, missed opportunities to leverage leading indicators, disconnected training initiatives, generic safety programs, and delays in addressing identified risks. He explains how organizations can strengthen prevention by making it easier for workers to report concerns, turning safety data into action, and creating systems that support proactive risk management.
