Safety Culture

Safety culture is the approach to managing safety within a workplace. It includes the beliefs, perceptions and attitudes of employers towards the well-being and overall safety of the workforce.

A strong safety culture is the foundation to a safe, productive, sustainable workforce and has been proven to reduce accidents, injuries and staff turnover. In 2021/22 36.8 million working days were lost due to ill health and non-fatal workplace injuries. A positive safety culture can have the benefits of reduced costs, enhanced company reputation, increased productivity and improved employee morale. 

Key elements to achieving a strong culture are;

Leadership Commitment - Commitment trickles down influencing employees.

Employee Involvement - Active participation in safety initiatives.

Open Communication - Open dialogue ensures everyone is comfortable to report errors or suggest improvements.

Continuous Improvement - Regular reassessing of procedures.

Work Design and Environment - Layout and equipment design should be considered when designing work processes.

Staffing and Workload Safety Management - The necessary skills and knowledge to perform the role safely are essential. This includes proper staffing and workload safety to mitigate fatigue and stress-related risks

For guidance on how to improve culture call us on 01462 892021