Virtual Safety Roundtable: The Safety 1 vs Safety 2 Mindset

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Arizona Time)
Location: Virtual (Zoom – link will be sent upon registration)
Hosted by AZUCA – Arizona Chapter of NUCA (National Utility Contractors Association)

Join AZUCA for our next Virtual Safety Roundtable as we dive into the evolving world of safety management with a focus on the Safety 1 vs Safety 2 Mindset. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the shift from traditional, compliance-driven safety practices to a more forward-thinking approach that emphasizes learning, adaptability, and collaboration. Whether you're a safety professional, HR specialist, or jobsite leader, this roundtable will offer valuable insights into how Safety 2 can strengthen your culture and improve everyday outcomes—not just prevent the worst-case scenario.

The differences between Safety 1 and Safety 2 can be summarized as follows:

• Focus: Safety 1 emphasizes compliance and hazard elimination, while Safety 2 focuses on learning, adaptability, and the active involvement of all employees in ensuring safety. 
• Approach: Safety 1 is often seen as reactive safety management, addressing past incidents, whereas Safety 2 is considered proactive safety management, aiming to understand how things usually go right. 

• Methodology: Safety 1 identifies causes of adverse events without considering human performance, while Safety 2 considers variations in everyday performance to improve safety outcomes. 

• Goal: Safety 1 aims to prevent accidents, while Safety 2 seeks to ensure that as much as possible goes right, promoting a comprehensive safety management approach. 

These distinctions highlight the evolution of safety management practices from a reactive to a more proactive and inclusive approach.

This session is perfect for:
✅ Safety professionals looking to strengthen reporting systems
✅ HR teams and support staff who handle incident reports
✅ Supervisors and managers who want to lead by example

Bring your questions, ideas, and real-world experiences to share with your peers in Arizona’s utility construction industry. 

Free for AZUCA members | Guests welcome
Register today to receive the Zoom link!

✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to members and non-members
✅ Interactive Q&A included

Not a member yet? Join the conversation anyway—you’ll get a first-hand look at how AZUCA supports Arizona’s utility construction safety professionals.

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