It allows supervisors to

enforce strict rules.

It guarantees zero

accidents.

It reduces the cost of

safety programs.

It encourages workers to

report hazards without fear.

Eliminate accountability

for individuals

Encourage too much employee

involvement

Ignore regulatory

requirements

Overlook systemic and

organizational issues

Employees

The community

Employers

Open communication and

reporting

Hiding mistakes to avoid

punishment

Blaming individuals for

accidents

Prioritizing production

over safety

Generative Culture

Behavior-Based Culture

Systems-Based Culture

Compliance-Based Culture

Reducing financial costs

Reduce the risk

Shared values and attitudes

toward safety

Meeting legal requirements

only

Safety culture refers to

rules; safety climate refers to policies.

Continuous improvement

Management commitment

Ignoring near-miss reports

Employee involvement