Importance of Safety Culture in a Company
Because safety within a company is so significantly important, management should develop a culture that encourages it. Any sensible and goal-oriented safety policy for the prevention of injuries and disease must prioritize fostering such an environment. The importance of safety as seen by the workforce ultimately determines the performance, and management methods can create an efficient welfare structure. This study evaluates the value of a solid organizational culture in fostering an effective safety management system.
Role of Organizational Culture and Systems
Any control system's real performance in a corporation depends on both its supporting organizational culture and its underlying systems. It is notable that systems are implemented by putting in place punitive measures or a form of sanction for non-compliance. On the other hand, business culture is commanded by the moral and ethics promoted in the place (Bahar, Masliah, & Mollet, 2003). This means that when the two concepts work simultaneously in an organization, they supplement each other, thus minimizing the chance of system failure. Similarly, organizational health system that exists among well-cultured workers will result into a safety environment, creating awareness that prioritizes the health of every individual within the organization.
The Impact of Organizational Culture on Safety Policy
Organization culture is the backbone of the rules, regulations, and policies observed in an organizational setup. In this case, safety policy is on the verge of failing if the workers and the management are not supporting it. For instance, a regulation requiring workers to put on safety glasses rapidly diminishes if a manager walks around the organization without them. Thus, the safety culture promotes a logic that the policy does not matter. As such, the management will motivate junior officers by being in the front line to observe the same rules and regulations they formulate (Bahar, Masliah, & Mollet, 2003).
Conclusion
In conclusion, implementing safety policies in an organization can either be done by establishing laws or supporting cultural practices that enhance security. Regulations only introduce punitive measures when a worker contravenes them. On the other hand, organization culture will bring the entire group of workers in a harmonious unit to boost safety.
Reference
Bahar, G., Masliah, M., & Mollet, C. (2003). Integrated safety management process. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board.
