Search

tombstone engineering

engineeringsafety

The term 'tombstone engineering' highlights the reactive approach of addressing problems only after accidents or failures have occurred.

🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:

Definition

C1Safety and Risk Management

(technical, critical)Addressing engineering issues only after accidents or failures have identified them.

Example

  • The company was criticized for its tombstone engineering approach, only fixing safety flaws after a major incident.