When it comes to workplace health and safety, most would agree that physical controls can only go so far. In recent years, the concept of building a positive ‘safety culture’ has gained momentum, particularly in higher-risk industries, as the link between workers’ attitudes and workplace incidents becomes ever clearer.
Regional Health & Safety Manager Oliver Williams takes a deeper look at safety culture – including how it’s measured and why it should be led from the top – for IOSH’s series on managing core OSH risks.