Date/Time
Date(s) - 4 November 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Join the CIRO North West & Wales Area Council in-person or online for this engaging talk by
Guest Speaker Colin Haynes
What if “human error” is not the end of an investigation, but the beginning of a better one? Starting with a smoke-filled rail incident at Oxenholme, this talk traces a ten-year journey as Colin Haynes brought a passion for Aviation Safety to a major global player in the rail industry. A chance career change from Information Systems and Technology to Quality and Safety led him to champion the shift from fault-finding to a fairer, more effective approach to safety, quality and organisational learning.
Through case studies and practical methods—including human factors, structured problem solving, systems thinking and Just Culture, Colin discusses how everyday pressures, weak signals and accelerating change can quietly erode safety margins. Attendees will leave with practical questions and accessible tools to investigate beyond the visible mistake, encourage people to speak up and turn uncomfortable events into lasting improvements. A thought-provoking session for leaders, investigators and anyone interested in creating safer, more resilient organisations.
POD Sections Covered:
04: Managing Safety
The North West & Wales Area Council look forward to welcoming you to their event in Manchester, where you’ll have the opportunity to network before the talk.
CPD has been assigned to this event. To claim this CPD, members attending in-person or online should book on this event via the CIRO Members Portal.
The main presentation will be available via Teams at 18:00, register via the Members Portal or using this link.
Want to book but can’t login to the Members Portal? – contact Liz Walker at events@railwayoperators.co.uk
