C10.7.5.3 Organisational Factors
What Organisational Factors might affect safety?
- Organisation structure
- Work patterns
- The culture of the workplace
- Resources
- Communications
- Leadership
- Internal & External Influences
Organisational factors are the management elements which contribute to a positive health and safety culture, including:
Planning
- A clear policy with health and safety being given equal priority to other business objectives such as production output.
Organising
- Commitment from senior management.
- A well trained and competent work force.
- Consultation processes in place.
Control
- Effective communication throughout all levels of the organisation.
Monitoring
- The setting of targets (which must be realistic and achievable).
- Proactive monitoring of health and safety standards.
- A ‘no-blame’ culture.
Review and Audit
- Learning from success and from mistakes.