Bioengineer iconBioengineerOct 10, 2026

The Knowledge That Walks Out the Door: How Safety-Critical Industries Struggle to Pass On Expertise

A systematic review of 22 studies finds that tacit knowledge in safety-critical industries such as nuclear power, aviation, and offshore operations is transferred mainly through informal social interaction, creating both opportunities and unexamined safety risks.

The Knowledge That Walks Out the Door: How Safety-Critical Industries Struggle to Pass On Expertise

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