NeuroSafety: Human Factors 2.0 - How the Brain Shapes Risk, Decisions and Safety Performance
Traditional safety systems focus on rules, procedures and controls - yet most critical incidents are driven by human decision-making under pressure. This session introduces NeuroSafety, a neuroscience-based approach to understanding risk behaviour. Drawing on research in fear–reward systems, cognitive load, and leadership neurobiology, Phoebe Westaway explores why people make unsafe decisions and how organisations can redesign safety leadership and systems to align with the brain. Attendees will gain practical insights to transform human factors into a measurable safety advantage.