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

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Safety Culture

We use the term culture in many

varied contexts Society Groups
Sporting Teams
Organisations
Historic period
Others

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Culture
thebeliefs,wayoflife,art,andcustomsthatare
sharedandacceptedbypeopleinaparticular
society.
theattitudesandbeliefsaboutsomethingthatare
sharedbyaparticulargroupofpeopleorina
particularorganisation.

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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.

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What factors in the workplace

influence a safety culture?

Attitudes

Environment
Systems

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What makes a good safety culture

Commitment at all levels
OSH is an investment
OSH is part of continuous
improvement processes
Training and information for all

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What makes a good safety culture

A system for workplace analysis,
hazard prevention and control is in
place.
The environment is blame free.
The organisation celebrates
successes.

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Elements that need to be considered in

the development of a safety culture
Leadership
Respect
Just and fair
Information
Being Mindful
Learning

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The Regulator WorkSafe WA

Provides products that can assist in
building and maintaining a good
safety culture
www.worksafe.wa.gov.au
www.safetyline.wa.gov.au
?Enforcement.

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There is always more than

one way to do things.
Think outside the square

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What can I do ???

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