An article in the Management Practice Specialty's publication, The Compass,
addresses a condition called scotosis, which, according to the author,
is a "cultivated collective blind spot we develop to ward off knowledge
that might upset our customary way of viewing the world." The article
suggests that scotosis within the SH&E profession can prevent safety
practitioners from seeing a new or bigger picture. Have you experienced
scotosis in your workplace? What do you believe is the cure for this
condition?
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