The book "Safety that makes sense! How to implement HOP in your company starting from scratch" is a practical and in-depth exploration of how to effectively implement human and organizational performance (HOP) practices in any company, starting from scratch. Hugo Ribeiro, the author, uses his own personal and professional experience to guide the reader through a detailed path of organizational transformation. Book Summary Fundamentals and Motivation The book begins with a personal narrative from the author, where he recounts a significant accident from his youth that shaped his perspective on safety and human performance. This personal story serves as a backdrop for the importance of adopting a new vision of safety and performance — the HOP vision — that focuses not only on preventing failures, but on creating systems that maximize operational success and safety. Structure and Implementation Hugo Ribeiro details a seven-chapter plan for implementing HOP: The Beginning: Why adopt the new vision? Convince the Boss: Techniques for gaining leadership support. Build Your Team: How to build a winning team for the transition. Create a Learning Environment: Strategies to foster a culture of safety and continuous learning. Learn to Measure Success and Failure: Methods to evaluate the effectiveness of new practices. Deconstruct: Review and adjust processes to ensure continuous improvement. Find Out What Worked: Notice the improvements brought about by the new practices implemented. New Vision vs. Traditional Vision The author argues strongly against the traditional view of safety, which often focuses on compliance and punishment, in favor of a more holistic and human approach. He proposes a "New Vision" that incorporates continuous learning, active worker participation, and leadership that supports and promotes a culture of safety and innovation. Psychological Safety One of the central concepts of the book is "psychological safety," which the author describes as fundamental to a successful HOP implementation. It provides strategies for creating an environment where employees feel safe to express ideas, make mistakes, and learn from them, which is essential for innovation and continuous improvement. Why Read This Book? “How to Implement HOP” is essential reading for business leaders, HR managers, and safety professionals who want to go beyond accident prevention and pursue operational excellence through employee engagement and empowerment. The book offers not only theory, but also practical strategies and real-world examples that demonstrate how HOP concepts can be applied effectively to transform an organization. By reading this book, you will be equipped to begin transforming your company into one that not only operates safely, but also thrives by maximizing human and organizational potential.