The difference between a checklist and a curious mind. Jurassic Park - Poor Safety Culture. Uncle of facility designer found complicit in door handle scandle.

Not a real event, just having a bit of fun.

A checklist approach to risk assessment, especially when dealing with something as potentially dangerous as raptors (even hypothetically!), is insufficient. It sounds like the assessment focused on the presence of a door and a handle, rather than the functionality of that handle in preventing a specific, foreseeable hazard (raptor escape).

This highlights the critical difference between simply checking boxes and having a curious mind engaged in the process. A checklist might have "Door - Check," and "Handle - Check," but a curious mind would ask:

* What kind of handle is it? Is it levered, round, a push-bar?

* Is it secure against the specific threat? In this case, can a raptor (or even a large dog) manipulate it?

* What are the potential consequences of failure? Raptor escape!

* What are the alternative solutions? Door knobs, reinforced doors, double-locking mechanisms, etc.

A curious mind goes beyond the superficial and delves into the why and how of potential hazards. It anticipates unusual scenarios and considers the specific characteristics of the threat. It's not enough to just have a door; you need to have a door that works in the context of the specific risks involved.

The door handle example perfectly illustrates how a checklist can create a false sense of security. Everything might appear "checked," but the fundamental risk remains unaddressed. A curious mind, on the other hand, would have identified the weakness and proposed a solution like swapping to door knobs.

Now, when we watch one of the movies where they go back to the original Island where they first tried out the experiment, you will notice the same door handles!!! COOOOOME On folks! Communication is essential!!