01/09/2026
When a task becomes familiar, it can be easy to switch into “automation mode” and overlook risks that are right in front of us.
Shunping Cai, Operations Manager and Safety Trainer-Coach at our Liyang site in China, reminds us that familiarity can lead to routine, and routine can make it harder to notice when something has changed.
Even if the process or equipment remains the same, changes in the surrounding environment can create new risks. That’s why hazard identification isn’t a one-time exercise.
It means staying curious, paying attention and continuing to look at familiar surroundings with fresh eyes. 👀