# Myth of Self-Reliance

*Robert Slocomb · Individual & Wellbeing, Politics, Diversity & Equity, Power*

Critiques the myth of self-reliance in safety programmes — arguing that celebrating individual safety heroes without addressing team and system conditions is why injury rates have plateaued. Calls for shifting from elevating individuals to strengthening the collective.

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