3 Key Elements of A Safety Culture

According to OSHA, “Safety cultures consist of shared beliefs, practices, and attitudes that exist at an establishment. Culture is the atmosphere created by those beliefs, attitudes, etc., which shape our behavior.”

Safety culture is the overall organizational attitude, belief, and values associated with safety in the workplace.

See the three key elements of a safety culture from Employers Compensation Insurance Company:

Many small and medium-sized businesses fail to invest in safety, when they’re the ones that can benefit the most from it. They have the most to lose in the face of a costly workplace accident. Creating a climate of safety doesn’t have to break the bank and it doesn’t require a large investment of time or a committed safety officer. Contact me today if you need help for your business.

Research is showing that, for every dollar a business invests in preventative measures, they’re seeing a four dollar return on that investment.

-JK