Safety Culture Knowledge Center

Safety culture is defined as the way in which safety is managed in a workplace. It is the combination of beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes of employees toward the safety of workers and the overall safety of the work environment. Cultivating a safety culture is a key aspect in maintaining workplace safety.

A strong safety culture must include and be promoted by senior management and include the feedback, ideas, and buy-in from the employees.

Featured Safety Culture Articles

Safeopedia Podcasts

Safety View with Rosa Antonia Carrillo

By: Tamara Parris | CD

Leadership
Succeeding with Safety - Football Style

By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
Leadership
The Best Safety Motto of All Time

By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
Mental Health
Addressing Mental Illness and Workplace Safety

By: Bennett Cuthbert | Writer

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Safety Culture

Risk Takers Wanted

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By: Bennett Cuthbert | Writer

Safety Culture

Building a Strong and Resilient Safety Culture Starts with the C-Suite

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By: Tyler Davey

Safety Superheroes

What Got You into Safety?

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By: Safeopedia Staff

Leadership

What Is the Role of a Safety Manager?

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By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager

Employee Health

11 Workplace Wellness Efforts That Help Improve Workplace Safety

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By: Workplace Testing

Safety Culture

How Safety Professionals Can Overcome 'Old Dog' Attitudes

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By: Daniel Clark

Safeopedia Podcasts

Safety View: The Myth of Crisis Leadership

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By: Tamara Parris | CD

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EHS Programs

7 Ways to Create a Healthy Working Environment for Construction Teams

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By: Derek Jones

Safety Culture Terms

Safety Culture Webinars

Safety Culture Measurement is Not Monkey Business

Would you let a monkey perform surgery on you, drive your car or cook your dinner?Then why would you use a ‘monkey survey’ to analyze...

3 Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Safety Culture, Business Continuity & Going Digital

One of the most important lessons the pandemic has taught business leaders across the globe is sink or swim. We need to pause and reflect on the rich...

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