| Document ID (ISN) | 104784 |
| CIS number |
06-263 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0925-7535 - Safety Science |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
DeJoy D.M. |
| Title |
Behavior change versus culture change: Divergent approaches to managing workplace safety |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2005, Vol.43, No.2, p.105-129. Illus. 77 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article compares and contrasts the behaviour change and culture change approaches to safety. The two perspectives are analysed in terms of their conceptual and theoretical foundations, their characteristics and their apparent strengths and weaknesses. The level of empirical support for each approach is also assessed. The argument is advanced that the two approaches are essentially complementary and that their respective strengths can be merged into a more balanced and comprehensive approach for managing workplace safety. This integrated approach has two key features: a data-based and participatory problem-solving process that includes some of the inherent strengths of the behaviour change approach, and a more explicit culture change process that can be systematically monitored and assessed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
safety consciousness; plant safety organization; human behaviour |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
workers' participation; role of management |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
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| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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| Browse category(ies) |
Safety culture and safety consciousness
Psychological factors
Workers' participation
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