Post by Jessie Singer

Forgive the subpar automated translation from Dutch below. Bart Vanraes, I am so grateful for your support. "Holiday plans? Check! Tickets and reservations? Check! Inspiring book? 🤷‍♂️ Not yet? I read *There Are No Accidents* by Jessie Singer several years ago . It is still a book that makes me think and to which I refer regularly. Singer poses an uncomfortable question: can we speak of an “accident” if we know that at a certain location at least five people will be injured or even killed this year? We do not yet know exactly who. We do not know exactly when. But we often do know that it will happen. In traffic, we talk about black spots. At work, we know those places, but they usually have no name… Hopefully, they are included in a risk analysis *and* there is an action plan. According to Singer, many so-called accidents are not random events. They are often the predictable result of choices we make, systems we design, and risks we tolerate for years. That makes her message confronting: if an event is predictable, is it still an accident? An interesting thought to take with you on holiday. Not only on the road, but also in our work regarding safety and well-being. I love to learn, and therefore I love to read. An ideal way to keep learning and deepen my knowledge. So I ordered a whole bunch of books. The ideal summer inspiration gift. Although it is a book that might drastically change your perspective on accidents. So you have been warned 😎🙌 Do you want to read this book and win it? Then let me know in the comments. One is already going to Laura de Ridder , who is writing a fascinating thesis on prevention during commuting. One for the passionate Patrick D'haese , the cycling manager for the Flemish government . And for the dedicated Wies Callens from Fietsersbond . Who's next?"