What Aircraft Maintenance Taught Me About Workplace Safety

From battery-shop safeguards to a missing screwdriver tip that brought maintenance to a halt, Navy aviation taught me that effective safety systems rely on more than written procedures. Accountability, consistent practices, and stop-work authority must become everyday habits, even under operational pressure. Read more about how those lessons continue to shape my approach to workplace safety today.

Key Insight: Safety culture is revealed by what happens when following the procedure becomes inconvenient.