Occupational Health and Safety

1. Safety Behavior
and
Organizational
Safety Culture

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Quote
"Safety is not just a policy; it’s a
mindset. When we prioritize safety
in our behavior, we create a
culture that protects and
empowers everyone."

3. Safety Behavior and Organizational Safety Culture
Outline
 Introduction to Safety Behavior and Safety Culture
 Key Components of Safety Culture
 Leadership's Role in Safety Culture
 Models and Theories in Safety Behavior
 Types of Safety Behaviors
 Factors Influencing Safety Behavior
 Encouraging Safety Incident Reporting
 Strategies for Improving Safety Culture
 Technology in Safety Promotion
 Continuous Improvement in Safety Culture

4. Introduction to Safety
Behavior and Safety
Culture

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Safety Behavior
Individual acts that improve workplace safety include
adhering to safety rules, proactively identifying risks, and
cooperating in safety behaviour.
Safety Behaviour is vital for reducing accidents, sustaining
productivity, and providing a safe working environment.

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Organizational Safety Culture
 This refers to the common views, values, and standards
about safety inside a company.
A good safety culture guarantees that all personnel
emphasize safety, reducing risks while increasing overall
morale and productivity.

7. Key Components of
Safety Culture

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Components of Safety
Culture
Safety
culture
Attitudes
Shared
values
Behavioral
Norms
Risk
perceptio
n
 Shared Values: Commitment to safety by all
employees.
 Attitudes: Positive attitudes towards risk
management and safety compliance.
 Risk Perceptions: Awareness and
understanding of potential hazards.
 Behavioral Norms: Standardized safe
behaviors in routine tasks.

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Importance of Leadership in Safety Culture
Leaders set the tone by demonstrating safe
conduct, offering tools, and communicating clear
safety expectations.
Companies with active safety leadership, for
example, have reduced accident rates due to
proactive risk management practices.

10. Models and Theories in
Safety Behavior

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Safety Behavior Models
Behavioral Safety Model: Centres on using positive
reinforcement and training to discover and reinforce safe
behaviours.
Safety Performance Model: Aims to improve safety
procedures by assessing safety behaviours and results.

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Theories Underlying Safety Behavior
Theory of Planned Behavior: According to theory,
attitudes (personal views on safety), subjective norms
(peer views), and perceived control (easy of carrying out
safe behaviours) all influence safety behaviour.
Application: Positive attitudes and peer influence
promote safer behaviour.

13. Types of Safety Behaviors

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Types of Safety Behaviors
 Compliance Behaviors: This involves
observing established safety standards,
procedures, and protocols.
 Proactive Behaviors: This involves Identifying
potential hazards, recommending
improvements, and going beyond
compliance.

15. Factors Influencing Safety
Behavior

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Factors Influencing Safety Behavior
 Individual Factors
 Organizational Factors
 Job factors

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18. Encouraging Safety Incident
Reporting

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Encouraging Reporting of Safety Incidents
 Regular Education and reinforcement
 Evidence of effectiveness
 Convenient and natural reporting opportunities
 Management encouragement
 Recognition and reward programmes
 Intensive reporting days

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Assessing Safety Culture in
Organizations
Tools: Safety culture surveys, incident tracking, and direct
observation.
Frameworks: Safety Culture Maturity Model assesses
stages of cultural development in safety.

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Common Barriers to Safe Behavior
Management Support: Lack of visible commitment to
safety.
Resources: Limited access to protective equipment or
training.
Communication Gaps: Poor communication about safety
expectations.

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Psychological Safety and Safety Culture
Employees feel safe to voice concerns or report mistakes
without fear of retribution.
 It enhances open dialogue about safety issues, leading
to more effective hazard identification and management.

23. Strategies to Improve Safety
Behavior

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Strategies to Improve Safety Behavior and Safety Culture

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Role of Communication in Safety
Culture
• Effective communication channels includes regular safety
briefings, visual reminders, and incident reporting
platforms.
• Example includes Safety alerts distributed through digital
platforms to reach employees quickly.

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Role of Training and Development in Safety Behavior

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Safety Behavior and Team Dynamics
 Teamwork Importance: Peer support and
accountability foster a collective responsibility for
safety.
 Example: Peer-led safety discussions can
strengthen adherence to protocols.

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Metrics to Measure Safety Culture and Behavior

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Safety Climate vs. Safety Culture
 Safety Climate: Employees’
perceptions of safety at a
specific time.
 Safety Culture: Deeper, more
enduring beliefs and values
around safety.
 Safety climate is a “snapshot,”
while culture is ingrained over
time.

30. Technology in Safety Promotion

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Technology's Role in Promoting Safety Behavior
Wearable tech for monitoring, real-time
hazard reporting, and analytics for incident
prediction.
Technology involves the use of smart PPE,
safety apps, and sensors to detect
environmental risks.

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Continuous Improvement in Safety Culture

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Summary and Key
Takeaways
 The significance of developing a good safety
culture, the role of leadership, communication,
and continual improvement.
 A robust safety culture benefits not just personnel,
but also the organisational success.
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35. Haruna Ibrahim
UGW0502324089
Bsc. Public Health (Health Promotion )
Weekend-Level 400