2026 NSC Safety Summit

Capacity: What is It, How to Create It, Measure It and Sustain It (Room 331)

07 May 26
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Continuous Improvement

Traditional views often define safety as the absence of incidents, but a more progressive approach emphasizes the presence of capacity. This presentation explores the concept of safety as capacity, offering a clear definition and practical understanding of what capacity means in the context of safety management. You’ll learn about key processes for building, measuring, sustaining and continuously improving safety capacity within your organization. You’ll leave equipped with strategies for fostering a resilient safety culture that goes beyond incident prevention and focuses on empowering individuals and teams to effectively manage risks.