Don't Let 'Procedural Drift' Undo Your Safety Prep: A Syntox Warning
This article is based on the latest industry practices and data, last updated in April 2026. In my decade as an industry analyst specializing in operational risk, I've seen a silent killer dismantle even the most robust safety programs: procedural drift. It's the gradual, almost imperceptible erosion of established protocols until what you do bears little resemblance to what you planned. This isn't just about forgetting a step; it's a systemic failure of control. Here, I'll draw from my direct e