Safety-Culture Theory as a Predictive Model
Abstract
Chapter 1 introduced a generic safety-culture model linking shared organisational safety-beliefs to observable safety-behaviours. To be practical, however, a theory has to be applicable to real events, offering a predictive capability. If some or all of the safety-culture elements are present and staff behaviours observable, the model may be able to predict an organisation’s shared safety-beliefs. From an understanding of these beliefs, an insight into the strength of organisation’s safety-culture may emerge.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Occupational Health and Safety Research
Risk and Safety Analysis
Risk Perception and Management
Publication details
- Pages
- 39–128
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter