HROs

A high reliability organization (HRO) is one that achieves high levels of safety despite complicated and risky operations. Fundamentally, HROs have structured decision making, a structured safety management and problem-solving process, and a standardized platform for work planning and execution. A recent study examined nuclear weapons programs administered by the Department of Energy and distilled seven guiding principles of safety:

1. Leadership commitment is essential for creating a culture of safety
2. Everyone is responsible for safety
3. Empower governing bodies to create and enforce safety policies
4. Eliminate preventable harm
5. Establish a universal, uniform approach for safety management
6. Mandate reporting of safety Issues, errors, and near misses
7. Cultivate learning as part of the organizational mentality

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