Safety Culture

APOSHO 26 Australasian Safety Conference 2011Ian Munns, Director Policy and Education WorkSafe WA

Safety Culture

Society Groups

Sporting Teams

Organisations

Historic period

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We use the term culture in many varied contexts -Safety Culture

the beliefs, way of life, art, and customs that are shared and accepted by people in a particular society.the attitudes and beliefs about something that are shared by a particular group of people or in a particular organisation.Culture Safety Culture

Safety Culture, a definition -a safety culture is an organisational atmosphere where safety and health is understood to be, and is accepted as, a high priority.Safety Culture

What factors in the workplace influence a safety culture?Safety Culture

What makes a good safety cultureCommitment at all levelsOSH is an investmentOSH is part of continuous improvement processesTraining and information for allSafety Culture

What makes a good safety cultureA system for workplace analysis, hazard prevention and control is in place.The environment is blame free.The organisation celebrates successes.Safety Culture

LeadershipRespectJust and fairInformationBeing MindfulLearningElements that need to be considered in the development of a safety culture Safety Culture

The Regulator WorkSafe WAProvides products that can assist in building and maintaining a good safety culture www.worksafe.wa.gov.auwww.safetyline.wa.gov.au?Enforcement.Safety Culture

There is always more than one way to do things.Think outside the squareSafety Culture

What can I do ???Safety Culture

Safety Culture

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