The Golden Rule of Management: Improve Without Harming. Or Are We Amateurs?
In the relentless pursuit of results, many companies still fall into the trap of improving one indicator at the expense of another. Reduce costs by reducing safety? Increase productivity by compromising quality? This isn't management; it's a zero-sum game that ultimately harms everyone.
My 15 years of experience in construction safety has shown me that non-compliance with standards like NR 35 isn't just a risk, it's a strategic failure. Companies that neglect safety and quality, relying on luck or poor enforcement, are doomed to much greater losses: accidents, heavy fines, loss of reputation, and even lives.
But there is another way! I had the opportunity to see firsthand the impact of implementing NR 35 with steel cable anchor lines. An investment seemingly focused solely on safety, which generated a domino effect:
Improved safety: Fewer risks, more peace of mind for workers.
Service quality: Safer workers = more accurate execution.
Optimized productivity: No accidents or interruptions, the workflow accelerated.
Real cost-benefit: The low implementation cost avoided huge incident expenses.
This is Integrated Management (Quality, Safety, and Environment - QSM) in practice! It's the vision that every decision in the company must be made considering its impact on all areas, seeking balance and synergy. It's the conviction that improving one area without harming others is not only possible, but is what differentiates sustainable and truly competitive companies.
Enough with the luck! It's time to build a future where safety, quality, and environmental respect are pillars of profit and innovation, not costs to be cut.
What do you think? Are companies that ignore standards truly being "competitive" or just creating problems for themselves, their workers, and society?
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