How is a safety culture formed?
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Let’s discuss this. I believe that every organization, from large companies to small workshops or even teams, should have its own safety culture. But how can it be developed and shaped? Yet I really can’t find any ideas. First, people look for flaws and shortcomings, then try to enforce improvements through systems, but with little success. How can we help people develop good safety habits and create their own safety culture? Although the formation of culture is difficult and requires a long time, once it is established, it will have an impact on future generations. Does anyone have any good ideas? Or talk about the problems of petty villains around you. Everyone can also discuss solutions through questions.
It is repeatedly emphasized at the leadership meetings, and workshop supervisors also emphasize it constantly during shift handovers. Those found to be in violation of rules are subject to severe penalties; starting with the factory’s top leaders, if a manager is caught violating the rules, a secretary will also be punished. Those who use their phones at work or sleep on duty are fined 1,000 yuan. For units (workshops) that fail to meet the requirements in terms of daily safety and environmental protection, it’s almost inevitable that their bonuses will be deducted, and they will also be called out in a meeting to give a speech of self-criticism. After a few back and forths, one knows what to do.
So, the original poster, could you discuss some practical matters in detail?； Firstly, how can the management of tasks within work teams (such as hot work, work at heights, work in confined spaces, etc.) be improved to more effectively reduce operational risks? It seems that this aspect has already been handled very well across the country ； Secondly, how can effective supervision and management be ensured for the safety of operations carried out by external contractors, and to what extent should responsibilities be clearly defined? ； The status of daily safety supervision, management, and training for team members (whether it is only done on the surface without actual strict implementation; rewards and penalties could be considered, as well as the actual level of implementation) ； Once again, in terms of equipment and process safety, it is important to implement effective management practices; the team is required to follow the operating procedures strictly (which is beneficial both for process quality and production safety). Team members assist in managing these aspects and identifying any issues, while technical personnel are responsible for reporting them promptly and carrying out investigations. I offer my humble opinion; I welcome your guidance.
A current headache for companies is the management of outsiders, especially construction workers； Regulatory oversight can be strengthened in this regard ；
1. First, determine the contents of the safety culture. 2. Establish management measures for the safety culture. 3. Formulate assessment methods for safety culture management. 4. Assign responsible persons.
The safety culture is primarily the culture of the boss. Under the current national conditions, it will only exist if the boss pays attention to it. Haven’t you seen the reports about the huge explosion in Tianjin? Can their safety management system be said to be comprehensive? But it still explodes.
Safety culture – that’s such a broad topic. Personally, I think it has a lot to do with the location where the original poster is situated. If it’s at the team leader level, then the safety culture within the team should be exemplified by leading by example, ensuring that safety is maintained at all times throughout work. Well, it’s about maintaining good relationships with siblings, and this is mainly reflected outside working hours, as it makes things easier to manage with less resistance. In the end, I think it’s quite difficult to separate work principles from personal feelings. Especially when employees make mistakes or errors, one shouldn’t consider relationships or face-saving factors; it’s necessary to handle such situations seriously. Of course, imposing severe punishments as suggested above isn’t appropriate either, but other methods like strict discipline are also wrong. Of course, if the buildings are mainly mid-rise or high-rise, it’s important to be friendly with the employees. There are some managers whom you just want to stay away from as soon as you see them; that certainly won’t do, right? After all, work is work, and personal relationships should be dealt with after hours. After all, safety issues at work usually have serious consequences.
It requires leadership attention, departmental implementation, and action from all employees to create a corporate safety culture that is embraced and supported by everyone in the company