Prevention and Safety Culture

A strong safety culture and an active focus on prevention form the foundation of a healthy and safe working environment. When both management and employees prioritise safety and preventive action in their daily work, it becomes possible to identify and address risks before they turn into accidents, wear and tear, or psychological strain. A robust safety culture means that safety and wellbeing are woven into every work process and decision – not just seen as a set of rules or an obligation. Openness, dialogue, and shared responsibility enable your organisation to establish conditions where prevention is fully integrated into both strategy and practice, benefitting your employees as well as your overall business results.

Safety culture is shaped by systems, behaviours, and attitudes, and it requires ongoing commitment at every level of your workplace. When employees feel safe to speak openly about mistakes and risks, opportunities for learning, development, and continuous improvement are created. In this way, a strong preventative approach and a positive safety culture help ensure a healthy, motivating, and sustainable workplace for all.

Vision Zero

Accident prevention

Reasons why you and your workplace may seek our advice include

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Vision Zero

Vision Zero is based on the overarching belief that all work-related injuries and ill-health can be prevented. Achieving this in your organisation means ensuring everyone shares the same understanding and knowledge in order to build a strong culture of prevention – so you can work collectively towards the goal of eliminating accidents, illness, and harm at work.

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Prevention levels

Organisations should strive for the highest possible level of prevention. Moving positively from a passive approach – where health, safety, and psychosocial working environment are lacking focus – to a more proactive and generative level supports the development of a strong safety culture.

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Safety culture mapping

Mapping your workplace’s safety culture is a crucial first step in strengthening it. By systematically examining attitudes, values, and behaviours regarding safety, you and your organisation gain a nuanced understanding of both the strengths and challenges of your working environment.

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Psychological safety

Psychological safety is the basis of a strong safety culture. When everyone feels secure in voicing concerns, asking questions, and discussing mistakes, doubts, or risks without fear of negative consequences, collaboration and learning are strengthened. High levels of psychological safety across your organisation make it easier to identify and prevent risks before they turn into incidents.