1. Safety Culture in DSL and DoF Abigail Licnikas Ed Akerley

2. “Culture??” What is it? – A set of shared values and behaviors from all levels – The way people act in carrying out their duties What is it NOT? – A policy, program, or procedure Why is it important?

4. Safety Perception Survey Set of questions that reflect the attitudes of employees Gives us a baseline of where to start making improvements (beyond inspection findings) and where the strengths are Find gaps between management and staff (knowledge, perceptions, etc)

5. Why are we doing this? Non EHS/lab staff have not been polled before Injury data suggest that it’s time to take a closer look at how work is being done Empower all employees/stakeholders with a voice for their personal safety and the safety of their co-workers. Provide employees with the tools to make positive change.

6. The process so far… Getting final OK for language in the survey – Originally very company/production oriented Union staff – More concern from those supervising – Need to sell to staff as a way to have a voice