Enhancing Organizational Safety with ARIF Framework: A New Paradigm for Adaptive Resilience

Abstract

Traditional safety systems primarily focus on robustness and resilience, aiming to create environments that resist disruptions or recover swiftly from them. However, the concept of antifragility, introduced by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, offers a transformative approach to safety management. Antifragility extends beyond resilience by enabling systems not only to withstand stress but to thrive and improve when faced with adversity. This paper explores the integration of antifragility into safety culture and systems, proposing strategies to enhance safety performance, reduce costs, and more effectively manage risks. Through the analysis of real-world examples and empirical test results, the paper demonstrates the practical application of antifragility, illustrating how adopting this approach can lead to more adaptive and resilient safety systems. This work highlights the potential for antifragility to shift the paradigm in safety management, moving from a focus on mere survival to a strategy of continuous improvement and growth under stress.