Drucker, for those who may not know, is the best business predictor of our time. I'll tell you a secret. The proportion of the labor force with hemorrhoids each year is almost exactly equal to the number of people who were killed by falling hot iron in steel mills in 1910. You'll have to read the entire article to appreciate what Drucker means by this statement. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you track down this issue of Fortune and read Drucker's article.
Most predictions rely on an analysis of trends.
Trend analysis and review is where most EHS pros should obtain ideas about the future. EHS trend data is all around us and can be found in many forms. You can also spot trends affecting the EHS field in many newspapers and magazines. Drucker, for those who may not know, is the best business predictor of our time. I'll tell you a secret.