Developing an Effective Safety Culture implements a simple philosophy, namely that working safely is a cultural
issue. An effective safety culture will eventually lead to the desired goal of zero incidents in the work place,
and this book will provide an understanding of what is needed to reach this goal. The authors present reference
material for all phases of building a safety management system and ultimately developing a safety program that
fits the culture.
This volume offers the most comprehensive approach to developing an effective safety culture. Information is easily
accessible as the authors move first through, understanding the cost of incidents, then to perspectives and descriptions
of management systems, principal management leadership traits, establishing and evaluating goals and objectives,
providing visible leadership, and assigning required responsibilities. In addition, you are given the means to
systematically identifying hazards and develop your own hazard inventory and control system.
Further information on OSHA requirements for training, behavior-based safety processes, and the development of
a job hazard analysis for each task is available as well. Valuable case studies, from the authors' own experience
in the industry, are used throughout to demonstrate the concepts presented.
Table of Contents
Part 1. Characteristics of an Effective Safety Culture
Does Management Commitment Make a Difference
Defining a Value System
Voluntary Guidelines for Safety Management
Part 2. Management Aspects of an Effective Safety Culture
Management's Role In Developing an Effective Safety Culture
Journey to a Safety Culture. Determining The Direction of Your Management System
Management Leadership. Demonstrating Commitment
Employee Participation
Assigning Safety Responsibilities
Developing Accountability
Part 3. Safety and Health Programs That Support the Safety Culture
Developing a Hazard Inventory
Developing a Hazard Prevention and Control System
Incident Investigation
Establishing a Medical Surveillance Program
Defining Safety and Health Training
Conducting Job Hazard Analysis
Understanding Behavioral-Based Safety
Part 4. Measuring the Safety Culture
Safety and Health Program Assessment
Appendices
Index
