Where does the concept of safety culture come from? Why is it important for industry?
In this video, Prof. Simard looks back on the origins of the concept. He places safety culture in the business world and explains how it is embodied by the employees. Last, Marcel Simard concludes with the link between safety culture and human and organisational factors.
About the expert
Marcel Simard is a sociologist and former professor of the University of Montreal (Canada). He has contributed to several books and scientific articles in the field of health and safety at work. He also designed a method to diagnose safety culture.