Only 14% of organisational sites operate from a positive safety culture, according to a new study of 73 sites across agriculture, construction, government, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas and utilities.
For organisations whose sites fall into the remaining 86%, operating from a negative or unhelpful safety culture carries an increased risk of serious incidents and fatalities.
Conducted by Sentis’ in-house research team, the study has highlighted the key opportunity areas for safety leaders and managers seeking to shift their culture in a positive direction. The study— which analysed 21,711 workers’ perceptions of safety through surveys, interviews and focus groups, as well as 155 on-the-ground observations of prestarts, site tours and induction activities—has found there is significant room for improvement for organisations across industry.
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Uncovering trends that span industry, the report explores the top opportunities areas for organisations, as well as lessons learned from sites achieving positive results. It offers practical recommendations, checklists and a roadmap for successful safety culture change for leaders seeking to make improvements in their own business.
Available as a free download for safety leaders and management professionals, the report contents include:
- Understanding safety culture
- Industry-wide safety culture maturity
- The dangers of a Public Compliance culture
- Why Private Compliance is the key to unlocking a positive safety culture
- The biggest opportunities
- Lessons from organisations doing well
- A roadmap for safety culture change
Access your complimentary copy of Driving a Positive Safety Culture here.