Safety is an integral part of how the Division achieves excellence in its work. At the Lab, we emphasize designing systems for operational success, not simply preventing failures. This means recognizing that people are not a factor to be managed, but the creative, resourceful solution central to safe and effective operations. 

Our approach combines an Operational Learning mindset with Integrated Safety Management (ISM). This means we continuously gather insights from our successes and challenges to strengthen our systems, while at the same time embedding safety into every aspect of our work. This proactive, design-first approach ensures resilient, reliable operations and enables our teams to perform at their best—confidently, effectively, and safely.