Future State

Future State of Safety Culture at Berkeley Lab

Berkeley Lab has a strong, carefully defined, documented vision of Safety Culture. This vision, aligned with organizational goals and approved by senior management, is clearly communicated to staff. A clear communication allows employees and managers to share a vision and align work to a common goal – improving Safety Culture at Berkeley Lab. The following characteristics are part of the Safety Culture vision for LBNL.

1. Worker Involvement: Employees have involvement and input on safety issues. They are involved in developing and implementing safety initiatives.
2. Management Recognition for Safety Achievements: Employees are recognized when they achieve safety performance that is noteworthy.
3. Management Commitment to Safety: Senior managers use their authority to enable and empower workers to behave in safer ways.
4. Personal Accountability: Employees are accountable for their own well-being. Supervisors also realize that they are responsible for the safety performance of their subordinates
5. Coworker Support: Employees are instructed in how to give and receive constructive feedback from their coworkers.
6. Off-the-job Safety: A program is in place to provide employees with safety information and guidance for activities performed when off the job.
7. Organizational Commitment: Both managers and rank-and-file employees are committed to the well-being of all employees and to the organization as a whole.