Author: BYF Editorial
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The Buzz Around Workplace Safety Is Real — Here’s Our Take
April 28 marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and the buzz has been impossible to ignore. This year’s theme — “Revolutionising Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalisation at Work” — resonates across sectors. However, in one industry in particular, it couldn’t be more urgent: the maritime sector. At Bigyellowfish,…
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Tackling Fatigue in Safety-Critical Industries: A Call for Action
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired—it’s a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that can impact anyone. In safety-critical industries, where precision and focus are non-negotiable, the effects of fatigue can be disastrous. Mistakes, accidents, and decreased productivity are just a few of the outcomes. Yet, fatigue is often overlooked until it’s too…
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The Role of AI in Managing Risk in Frontline Industries
Frontline industries like shipping, manufacturing, aviation, and energy deal with some of the most challenging work environments. Safety, efficiency, and operational continuity are crucial, and the stakes are high when these areas aren’t managed effectively. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer in these industries, providing new ways to identify risks, prevent accidents, and…
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On-Demand Support: A Game Changer for Safety-Critical Operations
In industries like aviation, healthcare, transportation, and nuclear power, every decision counts. The pressure is high, the stakes are critical, and the margin for error is razor thin. Individuals in these fields are tasked with roles where even the smallest mistake can lead to catastrophic outcomes. The mental and physical toll of these positions is…
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Mental Health at Work: Building a ‘Listen Up’ culture
By BYF Psychology Team Mental health in the workplace is a topic that we’ve been hearing a lot about lately. No doubt, we’ve come a long way, collectively in advocating, and spreading awareness about its significance. A mental health concern is more accepted in today’s workplace as opposed to a decade ago, and that in…
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World Maritime Day 2024: Safety First!
By Pratap Pudi VP Business Operations & Quality Management What is World Maritime Day? World Maritime Day is a United Nations observance day that was first celebrated on 17 March 1978 to mark the 20th anniversary of the IMO Convention’s entry into force, which established the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as a specialized agency of…
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Goals win matches in football. At work, speaking up makes you a winner!
If you are a football fan, this one’s for you! Imagine yourself in a packed stadium, just moments away from scoring the winning goal! What do you do? You take the shot, you score, and the stadium erupts in celebration! That is the decisive action that wins matches. Believe it or not, the same energy…
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Breaking the Silence: The Power of Open Conversations
By BYF Psychology Team The WHO stated that we lose more than 720,000 people to suicide every year. In a world where mental health stigma often silences those who need help the most, it’s crucial to shine a light on how we can make a difference. Fostering open, honest conversations on topics surrounding mental health…
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ATTENTION PLEASE! – Importance of Attention Span in Safety-Critical Industries Decoded
Can you make it to the end of this blog? If you can, congratulations! Your attention span is exactly where it needs to be. It’s often claimed that goldfish have a longer attention span than humans, but don’t worry—that’s just a myth! However, the real concern is that our average attention span is decreasing, which…
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Tackling the Learning and Development Challenges of Frontline Workers with Bigyellowfish’s Innovative Platform
By Ram Sitaram Director – Growth & Partnerships In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, around 80% of employees are not engaged in traditional office settings. These individuals, often referred to as ‘frontline’ or ‘deskless’ workers, are integral to essential and safety-critical industries, such as logistics, healthcare, construction, maritime, hospitality, manufacturing, and uniformed personnel. Despite the…