Author/Editor     Molan, Marija
Title     Varnostna kultura
Type     članek
Source     In: Zbornik referatov 7. simpozij Varnost in zdravje pri delu 2003; 2003 nov 4-5; Rogaška Slatina. Ljubljana: Zveza društev varnostnih inženirjev Slovenije,
Publication year     2003
Volume     str. 15-21
Language     slo
Abstract     Adequate level of safety culture in the work environment is the basis to assure higher level of system's performance, environment protection, health and safety of workers on the long term. Investments in safety are quite often defined as costs without need, and all intervention in assuring adequate level of workers availability is understood as disturbances. Important events of late time, Pakš accident and same important events in our country indicate the need of investments in shaping of safety culture. Adequate level of safety culture prevent occurrence of near incidents. Key elements of safety culture and shaping of safety culture is presented in this paper. Consequences of deficiency of safety culture in real situations are discussed. Key elements of safety culture management are described.
Descriptors     OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
SAFETY
QUALITY ASSURANCE, HEALTH CARE