Changing the workplace safety culture. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ron C. McKinnon.
• Other Names: McKinnon, Ron C
• Contents: Introduction; Is Safety Really First?; Safety Culture; Subcultures; An Overview of Safety Culture; Neither a Buzzword nor an Easy Fix; MSHA Defines Safety Culture; The History of Safety and Safety Culture; ; Safety at the Workplace; How Well Are We Doing?; Consequence Concentration; Injuries Almost Irrelevant; Upstream Actions; Near-Miss Incidents; Modern Safety Culture; Work-Related and Non-Work-Related Accidents; Homes More Dangerous Than Workplaces?; Status Quo; H.W. Heinrich; Frank E. Bird, Jr; Bird vs. Heinrich; Conclusion; ; Accident Causation Theories; Accident Sequence; Failure to Assess the Risk; Lack of Control; Basic Causes or Root Causes; Immediate Causes; Contact and Exchange of Energy; Injury, Damage, or Loss; A Measure of Safety; Conclusion; ; Safety Culture Change Management Functions; Introduction; Survey; Management Leadership; What Is a Manager?; Basic Safety Management Functions; Safety Planning; Organizing for Safety; Safety Leading; Safety Controlling; ; Safety Culture Change Management Principles; Introduction; Safety Management Principles; Safety Culture Change Success; Principle of Safety Management Results; Principle of the Key Safety Advocate; Principle of Safety Leadership; Principle of Setting Safety Objectives; Principle of Resistance to Safety Change; Principle of Safety Communication; Principle of Safety Participation; Principle of Safety Definition; Principle of Safety Reporting; Principle of Safety Authority; Principle of Interest in Safety; Principle of the Critical Few; Principle of Safety Recognition; Past Safety Experience Predicts Future Experience Principle; Principle of Safety Application; Principle of Point of Control; Principle of Multiple Causes; Conclusion; ; A Culture of Fear; Introduction; Embedded Culture; International Culture; Safety Bribery; Injuries Off-the-Job; Underground Mine Injury; Safety Incentives; E’s Story (as told to me); Condoned Practice; Fear of Reporting; Discipline; Feedback; Cover-Up; The Biggest Challenge; Declaring Amnesty; Cardinal Rules; Creating a Safe Space; Case Study; Conclusion; ; Key Attributes of a Positive Safety Culture; Introduction; Safety as a Value; Safety Ethics; Vision; Safety Strategy; Mission Statement; Safety Philosophy; Safety Principles; Safety Policy Statement; Health and Safety Standards; What System Are You Running?; Strong Leadership in Place; Management Training; Commitment; Integrity; Establishing Authority, Responsibility, and Accountability; Declaration of Safety Amnesty; A Trust Forum between Employees and Management; Employee Empowerment in Safety; Safety Matters Receive Attention; Development of Employees and Unions; Ongoing Improvement; Constant Monitoring of Progress; Safety Standards Set and Maintained; The Safety Team; The Workplace; Safety Communication Systems; Building Blocks of a Good Safety Culture; ; Safety Management Systems; Safety Management Systems; Risk Based; Management Led; Audit Based; Internationally Accepted Risk-Based Safety Systems; NOSA and SPI Five-Star Safety and Health Management System; British Safety Council Five-Star Health and Safety Audit System; International Loss Control Institute International Safety Rating System (ISRS); British Standards Institute Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series System (BSI-OHSAS 18001); SANS OHSAS 18001:2011; SANS OHSAS 18002:2011; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP); Conclusion; ; Steps toward Shifting the Workplace Safety Culture—Part 1; Introduction; Major Decision; Commitment; Safety Leadership Team (SLT); Management Training; Declaration of Safety Amnesty (No-Blame Culture); A Safe Space; Credibility of Culture Change; Development of Employees and Unions; Sharing of Knowledge; Employee Empowerment in Safety; Listening to the Workforce; All on Board; The Next Steps; ; Steps toward Shifting the Workplace Safety Culture—Part 2; Risk Assessment; Risk Control; Establishing Authority, Responsibility, and Accountability; Appointment of a Senior Manager; Example of an Accountabilities Standard; Safety Audits; Safety Culture Survey; Action Plans Based on Audit Results; Taking Action; Communication; Safety and Organizational Goals; ; Steps toward Shifting the Workplace Safety Culture—Part 3 ; Introduction; Business Order (Good Housekeeping); The Buildings and Floors; Demarcation of Work Areas and Walkways; Stacking and Storage; Signs; Toilet, Washroom, and Lunchroom Facilities; Mechanical and Electrical Environment; Ergonomic Surveys; Occupational Hygiene Risks; Conclusion; ; Steps toward Shifting the Workplace Safety Culture—Part 4; Implementing the Safety System Controls; Introduction; Management Control; Implementing a Safety Management System (SMS); Developing Safety System Standards; How Does a Safety System Impact Safety Culture?; Changing the Culture; Conclusion; ; Steps toward Shifting the Workplace Safety Culture—Part 5; Introduction; The Safety Department; Duties and Functions of a Safety Practitioner; Security; Occupational Hygiene; Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Liability (SHEQR); Professional Behavior; Key Role; Appointing Champions for Change; The Safety Advocates; Safety and Health Representatives (Safety Representatives); Conclusion; ; Steps toward Shifting the Workplace Safety Culture—Part 6; Monitoring Progress; Keeping the Culture; Recognizing Safety Achievements; Riding the Bicycle; Summary; ; The Aluminum Company Case Study ; Introduction; The Situation as It Was; Safety in the Safety Department; Training Areas; Support of Safety Team; Culture Change; Executive Safety Committee; The First Fatality; The Second Fatality; My Predecessors; The Safety Committee; The Showdown; The CEO Saves the Day; Progress; Achievements; Some Safety Culture Achievements during the 2 Years; Conclusion; And Then What Happened?; ; The Copper Mine Case Study; Introduction; How It Started; Initial Contact; The Implementation Phase; As It Was; Management Closeout; Only the Plant; The First External Audit; The Mine Buys into the System; No Follow-Up from NOSA; The Contract; The First 3 Months; The Safety Leadership Team; Reporting Hierarchy; Restructuring of the Safety Department; Injury Management; The Safety and Health Representatives; One-Upmanship; Managers Now Attend the Training; Safety System Development; Resistance to Change; Staff Development; One Five-Star Area; Copper Company Merger; New Corporate Safety Director; MSHA Training; Training of Safety and Health Representatives and the Jackets; Internal Accredited Auditor Training; External Audits; Reductions in Injury Rates; Safety Culture Change; Closure; References ; Index ;
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, CRC Title
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 658.3/82; Industrial safety; Work environment; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Industrial Health & Safety; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Human Resources & Personnel Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Workplace Culture; Industrial safety; Work environment; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466567696; 1466567694
• Related ISBNs: 9781466567689; 1466567686
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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