From Philosophy to Practice: Closing the Gap in Safety Culture

Sep 2, 2025

Many organisations take on different safety philosophies to guide their work — yet bringing those philosophies to life day to day isn’t always straightforward. Too often, there’s a gap between the vision described in these philosophies and the reality of what happens on site. Closing that gap is critical for building a culture where safety truly thrives.

In this session, Ben Carnell will unpack why organisations may find it difficult to implement these philosophies and what leaders can do to bridge the divide. Drawing on insights from Sentis’ work across industries — and our Driving Positive Safety framework — he’ll share practical ways to move from abstract ideas to real actions that embed safety into the way people think, feel and work.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A clear understanding of why safety culture philosophies may be difficult to put into practice
  • Practical strategies to turn vision into consistent, everyday behaviours
  • Fresh perspectives on how to make safety stick across teams and organisations

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