#Safety culture

Development of a proactive safety culture in production: mindful leadership, motivation programs, contractor engagement, and addressing the human factor. Transitioning from reactive oversight to integrated risk management practices.

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May 26, 2026

Opening of the 7th Season of HSE DAYS

Strategic integration of the OHS and industrial safety function into business processes with a transition from reactive management to a proactive safety culture. Application of cross-industry experience, independent consulting, and open dialogue to transform the mindset of employees and managers at all levels.

Safety culture HSE DAYS Safety leadership
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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.

Safety culture Safety leadership Behavioral safety audit
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Vladimir Varlamov
HSE Director
March 18, 2026

Safety Culture as a Driver of Operational Excellence

Integrating safety culture into enterprise production processes through Lean manufacturing tools and Total Quality Management (TQM) systems. Transforming the role of line managers from directive management to developmental leadership using behavioral safety audits and Near Miss systems. The practice aims to overcome the conflict between plan fulfillment and safety, reduce production losses, and increase operational efficiency.

Safety culture HSE DAYS Safety leadership
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Christopher Mawer
HSE Director
AIM Management
March 18, 2026

Principles of Leadership Development

Implementation of leadership principles and the Human Performance concept into the daily operational activities of an enterprise. The practice includes moving away from a culture of blame in favor of systemic root cause analysis of errors and the formation of psychological safety within the team. The process is aimed at integrating safety standards into the overall business management system and eradicating tolerance for violations to prevent a dangerous "new normal."

Safety culture Safety leadership Industrial safety
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Mikhail Barabash
Председатель технического Совета
Промышленная группа «Родина»
March 18, 2026

Enhancing the HSE Function

Transformation of the HSE function from a supervisory role to that of an internal business partner with deep integration into the work of the technical council. Implementation of the "Safety in Design" principle at the design and equipment procurement stage. Shifting the safety performance evaluation system from lagging metrics (LTIFR) to leading indicators (Near Misses, behavioral audits).

Safety culture Risk management Occupational safety
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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.

Safety culture Safety leadership 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.

Safety culture Safety leadership Employee engagement
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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.

Safety culture Employee engagement Training
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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.

Safety culture Safety leadership Employee engagement
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Evgeniy Parygin
Chief Safety Culture Officer
SNIIP, State Corporation "Rosatom"
December 18, 2025

Culture of Change. The Role of Neurobiology and Physiological Characteristics of Personnel in Ensuring Safe Thinking and Behavior

Applying knowledge of neurobiology and biochemistry to manage the psychophysiological state of personnel and reduce workplace stress. The practice includes creating a favorable environment to produce pleasure hormones and using physiological techniques (breath-holding, physical activity) to stop acute stress reactions.

Safety culture Well-being Leadership
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Mikhail Omelchuk
Head of department
MHC "EuroChem"
Konstantin Ermolayev
Head of Safety Culture Promotion Division
Nornickel
December 18, 2025

Hidden Potential: Custom Communications with Your Audience

Analysis of millions of employee messages on social networks to identify their values and behavioral patterns. Based on the obtained metadata, the editorial policy is adjusted and custom HSE communications are built, increasing staff engagement.

Safety culture Employee engagement Communications
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Roman Portnyagin
Head of Investigation Process Development, Incident Investigation Department
Nornickel
December 18, 2025

Destructive Thinking Patterns: Who Hides the Truth During Investigations

A methodology for internal incident investigations that eliminates experts' cognitive biases. The approach is based on perceiving a person as an adapter of an imperfect system, rather than a mechanism, and avoiding evaluative words when formulating root causes.

Safety culture Incident investigation Forum 2025
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