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A safety policy that is backed by a strong management commitment and supported by all employees is the very basis for an effective safety climate.

How to implement an effective safety policy from an evidence-based management point of view?

In this CQ Dossier we focus on how to implement an effective safety policy. We draw on safety research to propose a series of recommendations on how to implement such a policy. The dossier describes the key elements of an effective safety policy and then describes how best to implement these characteristics to create an effective safety climate for the organization.
Workplace health and safety, Safety climate, Workplace design, Safety policy, Safety procedures
Most workplace accidents occur due to issues in the work system rather than human errors.

Human error is more than meets the eye: How to prevent workplace accidents with a systems approach

In investigating accidents, most professionals determine that many of the reasons why they occur is due to human error. However, research shows that most accidents occur due to a failure in systems rather than people (Reason, 1990). This CQ Dossier describes how the utilization of a systems approach can reduce workplace accidents.
Human error, Systems approach, Workplace health and safety, High Reliability Organization (HRO), Safety policy