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

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Society Groups Sporting Teams Organisations Historic period Others Department of Commerce 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. Department of Commerce 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”. Department of Commerce Safety Culture

What factors in the workplace influence a safety culture? Attitudes Environment Systems Department of Commerce Safety Culture

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 Department of Commerce Safety Culture

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. Department of Commerce Safety Culture

Leadership Respect Just and fair Information Being Mindful Learning Department of Commerce Elements that need to be considered in the development of a safety culture – Safety Culture

The Regulator – WorkSafe WA Provides products that can assist in building and maintaining a good safety culture ?Enforcement. Department of Commerce Safety Culture

There is always more than one way to do things. Think outside the square Department of Commerce Safety Culture

What can I do ??? Department of Commerce Safety Culture

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