#Safety leadership

Safety leadership in industrial environments: the role of top and middle management in corporate transformation. Case studies of companies applying leadership walk-arounds, open dialogue with workers, and personal examples to reach zero injuries.

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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.

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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 leadership Safety culture 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.

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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."

Safety leadership Employee engagement Behavioral safety audit
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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 leadership Safety culture Industrial 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.

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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.

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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.

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Margarita Anokhina
Director of Incident Investigation Department
Nornickel
December 18, 2025

Cardinal Safety Rules: Placebo or Effective Medicine

Implementation and optimization of Cardinal Safety Rules (CSR) in a large industrial company. Reducing the list to six key rules, strict enforcement (up to dismissal), and analyzing the impact on fatal injury statistics.

Safety leadership Safety culture Risk management
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Rustam Azizov
Head of Contractor Management Division
OTEKO
December 18, 2025

Communication Bridge: Secrets of Productive Communication with Contractors at Every Stage

A multi-level communication system with contractors at all stages of interaction. Includes assessing leadership engagement at the start, induction training, regular meetings of various levels (from daily to annual), and forums for idea generation.

Safety leadership Communications Training
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Aleksey Nechayev
Expert
Occupational Safety Business Partner
December 18, 2025

Control Architecture: How the System of Curators and Coordinators Changes Safety Culture and Business Efficiency

Implementation of a curator and coordinator system for managing contractor safety. Transferring responsibility for contractor admission and control to technical customers and on-site managers using checklists and linking KPIs to safety performance.

Safety leadership Safety culture Safety audit
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Maksim Basenko
HSE Director
Mikhailovsky GOK
Ilya Kasyanov
Head of Safety Culture Development Division
Mikhailovsky GOK
December 17, 2025

Achievements in the Proactive Development of Safety Culture. How to Maintain the Standard?

A systemic transition from a reactive to a proactive safety culture through modified risk identification tools, IT integration, and personnel involvement. Practices include a mobile app for threat recording, KPI-linked manager evaluations, and methods for justifying safety investments to top management.

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