HOP & RCA: It's AND, not OR
In recent years, Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) has gained considerable attention as an innovative approach to understanding risks and preventing incidents that lead to serious injuries or fatalities. HOP focuses on learning from those closest to the work to better identify risks and develop solutions that address real-world challenges. At Sologic®, this aligns perfectly with our mission—to help organisations learn from incidents and prevent future failures.
But can HOP and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) work together? The answer is a resounding yes. HOP’s core principles—focusing on systems, recognising human fallibility, and encouraging open collaboration—complement the structured, evidence-based methodology of RCA. In fact, the five steps of Sologic’s RCA process naturally align with HOP’s approach, creating a comprehensive framework that helps organisations understand not just what went wrong, but why, and how they can learn and improve. Together, HOP and RCA form a powerful toolkit for enhancing safety, reliability, and performance.
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