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Human Performance and Latent Causes

Human Performance and Latent Causes

By: Robert E. Statham subject matter expert in Latent Cause Analysis for Human Performance.
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Failsafe Network’s podcast, Human Performance and Latent Causes, offers an in-depth look at why things go wrong at work-and how to genuinely fix them without the blame game. Hosted by Rob Statham, this program emphasizes the use of Latent Cause Analysis to uncover latency, the hidden factors in our culture, and the habits that lead to incidents. Think of it as peeling back layers of normal to reveal what’s truly sabotaging performance. Almost every Friday, you get a new episode filled with expert insights on learning from incidents, not just pointing fingers. Rob hosts the show, drawing on Failsafe’s decades of experience in understanding why things go wrong.

The vibe is conversational, like talking with a wise mentor-no fluff, just practical tools to identify and eliminate those hidden causes before they cause bigger problems. Whether you’re in safety, management, or simply curious about human performance, it helps you create better systems and cultures. If you’re into root cause analysis but want something more effective, this is it. Seriously, it’s transformative for anyone tired of making the same mistakes.

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Episodes
  • HOP is good, but something Criticial is Missing!

    HOP is good, but something Criticial is Missing!
    Jun 12 2026

    Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) has earned well-deserved attention in recent years. It correctly shifts focus from blaming people to improving the systems in which they work. These are meaningful advances. Yet many organizations that have adopted HOP principles are still experiencing the same types of incidents. The reason is usually that something important is still missing.

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    11 mins
  • Why Most RCA Training Fails: How LCA is Different.

    Why Most RCA Training Fails: How LCA is Different.
    May 15 2026

    At Failsafe Network, we’ve been in the trenches for over four decades, helping organizations learn from the things that go wrong. What we’ve seen over all those years is that most traditional RCA training doesn’t fall short because people aren’t trying hard enough—it fails because the approach itself has some pretty fundamental flaws. Let's walk through why that happens and how our Latent Cause Analysis™, or LCA, brings something genuinely different to the table.
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    19 mins
  • Human Performance and Latent Causes: Case Study

    Human Performance and Latent Causes: Case Study
    May 8 2026

    Case study of catastrophic hydrotreater explosion.

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    11 mins
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