Expert Views on Safety Culture

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Jul 17, 2023

Exploring the controversial term of safety culture, this podcast presents multiple perspectives from experienced professionals. It tackles the confusion surrounding its definition and delves into the stages of safety culture progression. The importance of relationships, soft skills, and a shared understanding of safety are emphasized. It also discusses the impact of culture and peer pressure on behavior and the role of technology in shaping safety policies.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Understanding and Improving Safety Culture

01:48 • 7min

A Discussion on Safety Culture Development Models

08:39 • 2min

Different Stages of Safety Culture Progression

10:56 • 26min

Creating an Inclusive and Safe Work Culture

36:31 • 8min

The Influence of Culture and Peer Pressure on Behavior

44:29 • 3min

In this episode, we’re conducting a thorough investigation of ‘safety culture’ to help HSE practitioners bring some clarity to this controversial term.

We've compiled a collection of thoughts, opinions and ideas about safety culture from 15 of our previous guests discussing various aspects of this nebulous subject.

The main dispute is whether safety culture actually exists, but even when we get past this, people rarely agree on its definition, measurement and implementation.

This safety culture special presents multiple perspectives on these crucial questions from experienced HSE professionals, consultants, authors and academics. We can’t promise definitive answers, but it will help you come to your own conclusions about safety culture - and what it means for your practice.

Featured guests (in order of appearance):

Dr Tristan Casey (Episode 40): Confusion and Clarity About Safety Culture
James Junkin (Episode 37): There’s No Safety Culture
Dr Tristan Casey (Episode 40): Defining Safety Culture
Dr Linda Martin (Episode 22): There’s No Such Thing as Safety Culture
Clive Lloyd (Episode 44): 5 Levels of Safety Culture
Dr Tristan Casey (Episode 40): 3 Different Perspectives of Safety Culture
Dr Drew Rae (Episode 55): Culture has been corrupted in Safety
Tim Marsh (Episode 1): Elements of Safety Culture
Chris Smith (Episode 2): Importance of Culture
Dr Tristan Casey (Episode 40): Avoid Catch-All Definitions of Safety Culture
Mary Ann Baynton (Episode 45): How EHS Professionals Can Extend Safety Culture
Rey Gonzalez (Episode 23): Fostering Safety Cultures
David Heap (Episode 36): Safety Culture and Positive Psychology
Stephen Harvey (Episode 38): Impact of Language on Safety Culture
Amy Roosa (Episode 48): Creating Inclusive Safety Cultures for Women
Dr I. David Daniels (Episode 30): Open and Inclusive Safety Cultures
Gareth Lock (Episode 43): Safety Culture’s Role in Accident Investigations
Chris Moulden (Episode 31): Authentic Leadership’s Impact on Safety Cultures
Tim Marsh (Episode 1): Culture is King
Dr Tristan Casey (Episode 40): Safety Culture Versus Safety Climate

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