What is a safety culture?
Safety culture in the workplace refers to the shared beliefs, practices, and attitudes that exist within an organisation regarding safety. This culture is a critical component of an effective health and safety program. A strong safety culture is characterised by communications, shared perceptions of the importance of safety, and confidence in the efficacy of preventive measures.
Engaging safety management plays a pivotal role in fostering this culture. When safety management is interactive, interesting, and relevant, it encourages employee participation and commitment. This engagement not only ensures compliance with safety protocols but also helps in embedding safety as a core value within the organisation's culture. Engaged employees are more likely to take ownership of their and their colleagues' safety, leading to a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk management.
