What can organizations learn before a fatal event occurs? Hugo Ribeiro talks with Diego Barahona Vergara about critical controls, weak signals, precursor events and the evolution of safety leadership in the mining industry. Drawing on nearly 20 years of mining experience, Diego explains why injury rates are not enough, how leaders can verify controls in the field and why safety professionals must connect people, systems, technology and business decisions. The conversation also explores underground mining risks, hazard reporting, visible leadership and the characteristics of high-performing safety professionals. This episode was recorded in English. Connect with Diego: / diego-barahona-vergara-208a2014 #mining #safety, #criticalcontrols, #fatality #icmm #hop #hugoribeiro #riskmanagement