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Human Performance and Latent Causes

Human Performance and Latent Causes

Written 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
  • 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
  • Why Quick Fixes Become Deadly: Latent Cause Analysis of a Conveyor Crushing Injury

    Why Quick Fixes Become Deadly: Latent Cause Analysis of a Conveyor Crushing Injury
    Apr 17 2026

    In this episode of Human Performance and Latent Causes, Robert E. Statham, President of Failsafe Network, takes a deep dive into a real crushing injury and partial finger amputation that occurred during a routine jam clearance on a high-speed wrapper conveyor in a food packaging plant.
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    19 mins
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