The Risk Paradox: Corrie Pitzer on Paralysis By Safety
In this episode of Safety Spotlight, Corrie Pitzer, founder of SafeMap International, dives into the complex and often counterintuitive world of workplace safety. From underground mining disasters to redefining what it means to be “safe,” Corrie shares his global journey of challenging traditional safety paradigms.
He explains why overprotection can create “paralysis by safety,” how risk homeostasis shapes behavior, and why readiness—not rules—is the real measure of a safe organization. Through gripping stories, research, and field experience, Corrie shows how safety must evolve from rigid…
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