Any worker who sees danger should be able to stop the work without fear. It saves lives.
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Clear policy
Anyone can stop unsafe work.
No retaliation
Protect those who speak up.
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Train it
Practice the words.
Resolve and restart
Fix the issue, then resume.
Thank people
Recognize good calls.
Common mistakes
Policy only on paper, pressure to continue and blame.
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Frequently asked questions
Does stop work authority slow projects down?
It may pause work briefly, but preventing an incident saves far more time than any pause.