Transition to Work as a Skill of Work Supervisors in a Safe Production Culture

From Formal Requirements to Conscious Safety

The development of a safety culture at large industrial enterprises inevitably faces the problem of formalism. When the HSE system relies exclusively on strict regulations and protocols, the human factor remains an unpredictable risk. In the nuclear power industry, where the cost of an error is critically high, an understanding has emerged: the main barrier to incidents is the person themselves and their personal responsibility. During the webinar, Irina Kosacheva, Project Manager at Rosenergoatom Concern, discusses how to transform the safety management system by shifting the focus from paper reporting to real human engagement.

Debureaucratization and Focus on the End User

The industry regulatory framework is often overloaded with complex wording, making it difficult for line personnel to understand the rules. Using her company as an example, the speaker shows why it is important to adapt internal documents to the real needs of employees. The launched debureaucratization marathons are aimed at simplifying instructions and procedures. This is done so that the rules are easy to read and apply in practice, rather than remaining dead weight in the archives. The systematic approach here consists of continuously evaluating the effectiveness of documents: write, test "in the field", collect feedback, and improve.

Leadership Transformation: From Protocols to Personal Commitments

Management acts as the key driver of changes in safety culture. The presentation details the transition from classic meetings with dry reports to interactive formats of working with top management. Holding specialized forums and strategic sessions where managers are involved in process modeling has allowed them to change their mindset. Instead of standard directives following such meetings, memorandums with personal commitments of leaders are formed. This creates an atmosphere where managers begin to evaluate their work more critically and openly discuss problems, which cascades to all levels of management.

Training Tools and the Institution of Representatives

Mass personnel engagement requires modern communication and training channels. The speaker describes the implementation of interactive formats: from mobile apps for microlearning to virtual VR simulators that allow safe practice of skills for working in electrical installations. Special attention is paid to the institution of safety culture representatives. Unlike classic inspectors, their main task is to build trusting communications. They act as a link between workers and management, helping to identify hidden risks without fear of punishment.

Safety Ecosystem: Contractors and Families

A safe production culture should not be limited to the enterprise perimeter. The webinar reveals an approach to integrating contractors into a single safety loop even at the stage of forming the technical specifications. Risk assessment before starting work and checking contractors' knowledge at the entrance significantly reduce the injury rate. In addition, working with employees' families becomes a powerful motivational factor. Holding family safety days, creating children's educational materials, and drawing contests form a strong emotional connection: the employee understands that returning home safely is the main value.

What you will learn from this webinar:

• How to transition from formal HSE meetings to formats that truly change the mindset of managers?
• How to reduce bureaucracy in industrial safety documents, making them convenient for line personnel?
• What is the difference between an HSE inspector and a safety culture representative?
• How to use VR technologies and mobile platforms to increase training efficiency?
• Which methods of engaging employees' families are most effective in preventing violations?