Managing Organisational Safety Culture

Safety is not just a policy—it’s a culture. Managing Organisational Safety Culture is a vital resource for anyone responsible for workplace health and safety. It goes beyond the legal checklists to explore how leadership, vision, and employee behavior intersect to create a truly safe work environment. Specifically designed for the South African context, this text is the prescribed book for UNISA’s MNO2606 module and is highly valued by safety practitioners nationwide.

Why this Textbook is a Career Essential:

• Culture-First Approach: Focuses on establishing a “safety mindset” rather than just complying with regulations.

• UNISA MNO2606 Prescribed: If you are a Diploma or BCom student taking this module, this is the exact resource you need to succeed.

• Behavior-Based Safety (BBS): Includes practical sections on how to influence and correct employee behavior to prevent accidents.

• Practical Toolkit: Features learning outcomes, key terms, and self-assessment exercises to ensure you can apply the theory to real-world hazards.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Nature of Safety Hazards: Identifying risk origins and developing effective controls.

• The Mintzberg Model: Understanding organizational structures and how they influence safety communication.

• Safety Leadership: The role of “Visible Felt Leadership” and the difference between leading and bossing.

• Risk Assessment: A deep dive into the characteristics of safety hazards and risk evaluation techniques.

• Safety Management Systems (SMS): Developing and executing a system that enhances employee effectiveness and safety excellence.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9781485129363

• Authors: S. Smit and M. Masebe

• Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd

• Format: Physical Softcover