Track: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

Abstract

This report aims at developing an understanding of the term “Safety Culture” and its parameters and uses the findings to present guidelines that aim at developing the Safety Culture within an organization. The understanding of the terms was done through research from international sources on the origin and adaptations of Safety Culture and what are its indicators. The report details findings on what Safety is in general and how it relates to Safety Culture. As well as what signs of a positive or negative safety culture are within an organization. It also includes a thorough look into Safety incidents data and information that justify the need to develop a positive Safety Culture. Finally, the report details procedures that can be implemented to develop a positive safety culture within any organization while providing guidelines on how to monitor and improve the process explained.