Measuring Safety Beyond Compliance
Introducing the SEBA™ framework for truth-capable safety oversight.
Current Safety Systems and Why They Are Dangerous explores why modern safety oversight often rewards appearance over operational reality—and how that gap creates hidden risk.
Introducing the SEBA™ framework, the book shows how to measure Barrier Effectiveness, distinguish compliance from capability, and evaluate whether safety systems actually hold under operational pressure.
Written for leaders, regulators, and safety professionals, it provides a practical path toward truth-capable oversight in high-consequence environments.
Who is This Book For?
Current Safety Systems and Why They Are Dangerous is written for people responsible for safety decisions in high-consequence environments — especially those who must accept risk on behalf of others.
This book is for:
• Senior Leaders and Executives
Those responsible for approving operations, allocating resources, and accepting risk exposure. If you sign off on decisions that carry consequence, this book is for you.
• Regulators and Oversight Professionals
Those tasked with evaluating safety systems and determining whether they are capable of preventing failure — not just documenting intent.
• Procurement and Vendor-Selection Authorities
Decision-makers who must distinguish between polished compliance programs and real operational capability.
• Safety Directors and Practitioners
Professionals seeking a more accurate way to measure Barrier Effectiveness, detect drift, and reduce safety theater within mature systems.
• Organizations Operating in High-Consequence Environments
While many examples draw from aviation, the principles apply broadly to healthcare, energy, construction, advanced manufacturing, transportation, and emergency services — anywhere mistakes carry serious consequences.