Safety Culture

Question 1

Safety Culture

Answer 1

Attitudes, values and behaviours which a group of people share with regards to risk and safety.

Question 2

Safety Climate

Answer 2

Perceived state of safety at a particular place and time (snapshot).

Question 3

Levels of Safety Culture

Answer 3

Pathological - complete lack of concern for safety
Rule Driven - don’t embrace safety, but comply to avoid punishment (fines)
Mature - safety is an important part of the organisation and processes often exceed requirements

Question 4

Just Culture

Answer 4

When errors are made, employees are not punished. Errors are seen as a failure of the organisation, not the individual.

Question 5

Reporting Culture

Answer 5

Organisation provides opportunity to anonymously report safety breeches and the importance of doing this is ingrained into the organisations culture.

Question 6

LTI’s

Answer 6

Lost Time Injuries

Question 7

BMA Model

Answer 7

Safety communication, safety leadership, safety management, safety performance and safety change readiness are vital aspects of a healthy safety culture.