#Behavioral safety audit

Behavioral Safety Audits (BSA): methodology of open workplace dialogue, observer training, analyzing root causes of unsafe actions. Experience in implementing BSA to identify routine violations and prevent dangerous situations.

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Andrey Vakulin
Начальник Управления ПБиОТ
Горнорудная компания
March 18, 2026

The Evolution of Leadership Principles and HSE Practices in Mining

Comprehensive safety culture transformation in a mining company with over 15,000 employees. A proactive KPI system was implemented, behavioral audits were digitized via a mobile app, and a unified critical risk management methodology was established. Leadership commitments were cascaded from top management to line supervisors through standardized safety practices.

Behavioral safety audit Safety culture Safety leadership
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Oleg Khrabrovskiy
Director of Production Safety
KAO Azot
Nikolay Denisov
Director of Business System Development
KAO Azot
March 18, 2026

Production Safety and Operational Excellence

Integration of production safety and operational excellence at a chemical plant through the abandonment of quantitative KPIs for behavioral audits, the implementation of a risk-based approach, and the involvement of top management in regular floor walk-throughs. The practice includes tracking off-the-job injuries in the total LTIFR and implementing frontline personnel initiatives through the corporate "Idea Factory."

Behavioral safety audit Safety leadership Employee engagement
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Mikhail Zhiganov
Director of Safety Culture Development Department
Nornickel
Aleksey Avramenko
Head of Safety Culture Development Division
Nornickel
March 18, 2026

Leadership: Do You Really Need It?

Transformation of safety culture at a large industrial enterprise through the transition from directive control to engaging leadership. Implementation of developmental feedback tools, behavioral safety audits, and Just Culture principles for proactive management of minor injuries and near misses.

Behavioral safety audit Safety culture Safety leadership
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Elena Kompasenko
Head of HSE Division
Zarubezhneft
December 18, 2025

Efficiency Through Care: How Employee Health Boosts Business Results

A comprehensive wellness program covering the physical and psychological health of employees. Includes on-site check-ups, cardioscreening for employees 40+, multilevel telemedicine, psychological support, and corporate sports development.

Behavioral safety audit Well-being Employee engagement
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Vyacheslav Kozlov
Department Director
TVEL
December 18, 2025

Safety Leadership as Part of the Overall Production Culture

Transforming the role of managers in safety through leadership visits, quality integration, and developing a safety leaders movement. The practice includes transitioning from behavioral audits to open dialogue, training line managers, and supporting employee initiatives.

Behavioral safety audit Safety culture Safety leadership
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Stepan Dikiy
Head of HSE Systems Development Department
Sibkor (SUEK)
December 18, 2025

Balance of Three Cultures: Production, Corporate, and Safety Culture

Step-by-step involvement of the production unit in safety processes through simplifying control and training tools. Reducing behavioral audit training time, transferring responsibility for contractors to production workers, and implementing digital solutions for recording hazardous situations.

Behavioral safety audit Safety culture Employee engagement
Case
Aleksandr Pivikov
Independent expert
Nikolay Denisov
Director of Business System Development
KAO Azot
December 18, 2025

The Art of Achieving Balance

Integrating safety metrics (including off-the-job injuries) into top management KPIs and transforming Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) audits without strict targets. Implementing the "Safe Workspace" system and abandoning punitive approaches during walkarounds.

Behavioral safety audit Safety culture Safety leadership
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Aleksey Mosyagin
Head of HSE Service
Zarubezhneft-Dobycha Kharyaga
December 18, 2025

Contractor Engagement Practices

A comprehensive contractor safety management system at high-hazard facilities. Includes integrating HSE requirements into contracts, implementing 12 life-saving rules, 5S, DROPS, scaffolding and lifting accessories control, and digitalizing high-risk and SIMOPS control.

Behavioral safety audit DROPS 5S
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Vladimir Varlamov
Director of Health and Safety
Sibkor (SUEK)
December 17, 2025

Synergy of Safety Culture and Production

Integration of safety and production cultures through the adaptation of behavioral safety audits (BSA) and expanding the functionality of existing digital systems. Implementation of targeted BSAs combining risk and production process assessments, as well as using data from positioning, aerogas control, and electronic medical examination systems to improve efficiency without significant additional costs.

Behavioral safety audit Safety culture Safety leadership
Case
Arsen Azizov
Lead Occupational Safety Specialist
Gazprom Transgaz Ukhta
November 20, 2025

Mentorship or Investment in the Future

Implementation of a mentorship institution to adapt young specialists and reduce occupational injuries. The practice includes developing measurable adaptation programs, integrating HSE requirements into on-the-job training, and a system of material and non-material motivation for mentors.

Behavioral safety audit HSE TOP 100 Safety culture
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Yuriy Shtelma
Head of Production Control and Occupational Safety Service
SUEK-Krasnoyarsk
November 19, 2025

Manager's Work Standard – Four Practices, One HSE Document

Combining disparate safety tools (assignment system, production control, behavioral audits, and HSE committees) into a single Manager's Work Standard. Implementation of formalized assignment algorithms, targeted checklists based on Bowtie risk assessment, and new quality metrics to evaluate communication and audit effectiveness.

Behavioral safety audit HSE TOP 100 Safety culture
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Vladimir Stepanov
Director of Industrial Safety and Occupational Health Department
OTEKO
November 19, 2025

Safety Curators: An Important Element of the HSE System

Introduction of the safety curators institution to overcome stagnation and develop safety culture. Curators act as mentors and a link between the HSE system and production departments, using line walkdowns, behavioral audits, and practical training.

Behavioral safety audit HSE TOP 100 Safety culture
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