A new report out from Casey Family Programs casts doubt on whether that is the case. Now, apparently, there is something ...

The construction industry thrives on a robust safety culture. Cultivating an effective safety environment goes beyond adhering to policies and procedures and pursuing incident-free days. While metrics ...

The Joint Commission’s Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals emphasized the importance of safety culture in its Patient Safety Systems chapter, which expanded to ambulatory care and ...

Reducing and preventing workplace violence in healthcare requires a mix of prevention, training, trauma support and a sound ...

Safety culture refers to the ways that safety issues are addressed in a workplace. It often reflects “the attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values that employees share in relation to safety.” 1 The ...

The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) and the Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) at Drexel University have partnered to help you FOCUS on your safety ...

The International Atomic Energy Agency's newly-published Harmonised Safety Culture Model describes the traits and attributes that are observed when a strong culture for safety is present. The model, ...

While technological innovations capture headlines, aviation safety ultimately depends on human factors and organizational culture. Across commercial, business, and emerging aviation segments, leading ...

While the earthquake and tsunami leading up to what happened at Fukushima Daiichi could not have been avoided, certain culture-based measures could have been implemented before, during, and ...

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A strong safety culture protects faculty, students, and staff; promotes a sense of confidence among employees and students; and allows everyone on campus to focus on their work. Key aspects of this ...