Organisational Safety-Culture Theory
Abstract
The concept of safety-culture emerged from the analysis of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident. Having delivered a severe political and social shock to Europe it was an imperative that the causes of this event were fully understood.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Occupational Health and Safety Research
Chemical Safety and Risk Management
Risk and Safety Analysis
Publication details
- Pages
- 1–38
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter