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HSE leadership as the bedrock of a proactive safety culture. This section transforms the mindset of executives and line managers. Showcases how a personal example in using PPE, transparent communication, and zero tolerance create an atmosphere of trust.
Creating a Proactive Level of HSE Culture
The article is devoted to a methodology for the quantitative assessment of the level of occupational safety culture in a company using the method of "blind surveying" of employees and classifying system maturity across five levels. The study examines key elements and principles of shaping a safety culture, as well as the procedure for identifying problem areas and directions for system improvement. The practical application of the developed measures allows human errors to be offset by the collec...
What Language Should You Speak with Your Audience?
In another video note from the series, Konstantin Ermolaev, Head of the Safety Culture Promotion Department at Nornickel, examines the question of what language to speak with the audience. The author shares practical observations on building effective communications in occupational health and safety.
Who is Your Target Audience?
Konstantin Ermolaev, Head of the Safety Culture Promotion Department at Nornickel, presents a series of video notes dedicated to the topic of occupational health and safety. In his materials, the author shares practical observations on how to build effective communications in this area. This issue examines the topic of the target audience and raises the question of who exactly we are working for.
A Real Case of Implementing "Curatorship" and Combating System Stagnation
The article presents a practical case study of implementing the 'Curatorship' project, developed to prevent the stagnation of the production safety system and manager burnout. Using real examples, the author shows how appointing experts from the Safety Directorate as mentors helps develop managers' leadership qualities. The material reveals key mentoring mechanics that made it possible to reduce workplace injuries by 27% and increase safety culture indicators by 30%.
Workplace Safety Without Financial Penalties
Traditional financial penalties for violations of occupational health and safety rules often lead to the formation of a culture of silence and the concealment of risky situations. This article examines alternative approaches and specific tools for implementing a safety system without fines and reprimands. The author explains how transitioning from punishments to a culture of trust, transparency, and employee engagement helps eliminate systemic causes of violations and prevent injuries.
The Image of an HSE Specialist: Between Strictness and Care
The article reveals the essence of the profession of an occupational health and safety specialist as a bridge between safety standards and the team, where authority is built on trust, competence, and care, rather than bureaucracy. The author explains what qualities such an expert possesses, capable of changing attitudes toward safety and building a dialogue with employees at any level. The material helps to understand how to grow professionally without turning into a "paper dragon" and how to pr...
Safety Ambassadors Internship at the Kola Site
Participants of the "Safety Ambassadors" project from the "Prevention and Mentorship" track completed an internship in the transport safety department of the Kola site. During territory rounds, incoming vehicle inspection, and participation in Occupational Health and Safety Day, the ambassadors studied practical aspects of the work of the Industrial Safety Department's units. The article tells how this experience helps ambassadors implement best practices and develop internal company interaction...
Managing Emotions During Incidents
The article is dedicated to managing the emotions and actions of an injured worker, their supervisor, and HSE specialists directly at the moment of an incident. The author examines the emotional state and stress of all participants in the event, emphasizing the importance of composure, support, and practical preparation in the first few minutes. The material helps to understand the role of the HSE service and management in providing first aid and maintaining resilience in a critical situation.
Is Safety Profitable for Business? It's a Strategic Necessity!
The article considers the correct approach to safety as a strategic asset and a risk management tool, rather than merely an expense item. The author explains why incident prevention costs several times less than eliminating their consequences, as well as how silent threats like burnout and staff turnover affect profits. The material analyzes the causes of failures in safety culture and offers solutions for integrating care for people into the business management system.
While the Lion Slept, the Monkey Ruled the Forest. Part 3
The article discusses practical ways to change the approach to workplace safety, taking into account the real tasks of managers. The author explains how to make safety a tool for business success by solving everyday production problems, involving leaders as co-authors, and rejecting formal paper rituals. Instead of imposing regulations, it is proposed to build trust, prove value with real results, and rely on respect for the reality of others.
While the Lion Slept, the Monkey Ruled the Forest. Part 2
The article analyzes psychological barriers and key shortcomings of occupational health and safety specialists that cause initiatives to face resistance from middle management and production teams. The material examines in detail why safety measures lack proven effectiveness, authority, and consideration of the real tasks of local managers. The author shows how formalism, systemic errors in implementing changes, and a lack of interaction with leaders lead to a loss of trust in safety processes.
While the Lion Slept, the Monkey Ruled the Forest. Part 1
The article is devoted to analyzing the reasons why production managers are reluctant to change their approaches to corporate safety and often treat implemented practices formally. The author explains the difficulties of implementing changes, dividing them into shortcomings of the initiators, the psychology of perception, and biological factors of human behavior. The material helps to understand the nature of resistance to authority and the specifics of working with cognitive biases when impleme...