• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
0203 011 4242   
Contact us
Praxis42

Praxis42

Health and Safety eLearning Consultancy

  • About
        • Our valuesDiscover our values, aspirations and core competencies.
        • Meet the teamLearn about the Praxis42 team of compliance experts.
        • Case studiesExperience how our services support our clients.
        • ReviewsGenuine reviews and ratings from our clients.
        • AccreditationsOur professional expert accrediations, approvals and partners.
        • Terms and conditionsGet easy access to our terms and conditions documents.
        • CareersJoin the Praxis42 team and discover our current vacancies.
        • Latest resources

          • DSE glasses and eye tests for employees – does my employer have to pay?
          • Product Demo: Why your DSE process is building a non-compliance database – and what to do about it
          • What are the Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992)?
          • Ep 11: Trust without condition – Christian Harris
          • Ep 7: 8 common electrical hazards in the workplace
        • Latest courses

          • Cyber attacks and strategic cyber planning for managers £25.00
          • Behavioural Safety Course Behavioural Safety £25.00
          • Lone working course main image Lone Working Awareness £25.00
          • Image of magnifying glass and laptop Conducting Effective HR Investigations £25.00
          • Data personal information course main Data and Personal Information Security £30.00
  • Services
        • Products
        • eLearning CoursesAccess our extensive library of eLearning training courses.
        • Assessment ToolsInteractive health and safety assessment and evaluation tools.
        • SHINEDiscover SHINE – our complete learning management system.
        • Fire, Health and Safety HelpdeskA central point to access a competent person.
        • Hiscox Risk AcademyPowered by Praxis42.
        • Services
        • Audits and assessmentsEvaluate organisational compliance with on-site assessments and audits.
        • ConsultingDiscover our technology-led health and safety consulting services.
        • Bespoke trainingBespoke fire, health and safety training to support your organisation.
        • SaaSOur health and safety software as a service platform.
        • Topics
          • Fire safety
          • Food Safety
          • Building safety
          • Wellbeing
          • Workplace safety
          • Homeworking
        • Sectors
          • Manufacturing
          • Retail
          • Construction
          • Hospitality
          • Office
          • Telecommunications
  • eLearning
        • Complete library of coursesOur library of over 50 health and safety elearning courses.
        • Health and safety coursesProtect employees with our health and safety courses.
        • Wellbeing coursesPromote mental and physical wellbeing with our courses.
        • HR coursesImprove management and staff skills with our HR training.
        • Cyber coursesOnline courses to help you stay cyber compliant.
        • Food safety coursesEnsure food safety compliance with our food hygene courses.
        • Fire safety coursesProtect people and premises with our fire safety training.
        • Compliance coursesOperate safety in physical spaces with premises training.
        • Safety management coursesIOSH Approved safety management training courses.
        • Assessment ToolsInteractive assessments – from DSE to driver awareness tools.
        • Mandatory training coursesAccess the courses your organisation must provide employees.
        • SHINEDiscover SHINE – our complete learning management system.
        • Popular courses

          • UK GDPR and Data Protection Awareness
          • Manual Handling
          • EMF and RF Awareness
          • Display Screen Equipment Training
          • Fire Safety Training
        • Latest courses

          • Cyber attacks and strategic cyber planning for managers £25.00
          • Behavioural Safety Course Behavioural Safety £25.00
          • Lone working course main image Lone Working Awareness £25.00
          • Image of magnifying glass and laptop Conducting Effective HR Investigations £25.00
          • Data personal information course main Data and Personal Information Security £30.00
  • Topics
        • Building safetyDiscover our building and premises health and safety guides.
        • Display Screen Equipment (DSE)Manage risks associated with incorrect use of DSE through our resources.
        • EMF and RFStay up-to-date with our EMF and RF safety guides and advice.
        • Fire safetyAll you need to learn about fire safety and compliance.
        • Free Stress Awareness TrainingSupporting National Stress Awareness Month.
        • Food SafetyNews, advice and guides covering food hygiene and safety.
        • HomeworkingAccess our guides on working from home and employee safety.
        • WellbeingEmployee wellbeing industry advice, trends and support.
        • Workplace safetyGet workplace health and safety advice and access to support.
        • Latest resources

          • DSE glasses and eye tests for employees – does my employer have to pay?
          • Product Demo: Why your DSE process is building a non-compliance database – and what to do about it
          • What are the Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992)?
          • Ep 11: Trust without condition – Christian Harris
          • Ep 7: 8 common electrical hazards in the workplace
        • Latest courses

          • Cyber attacks and strategic cyber planning for managers £25.00
          • Behavioural Safety Course Behavioural Safety £25.00
          • Lone working course main image Lone Working Awareness £25.00
          • Image of magnifying glass and laptop Conducting Effective HR Investigations £25.00
          • Data personal information course main Data and Personal Information Security £30.00
  • Sectors
        • RetailHealth and safety issues that affect stores and retail premises.
        • HospitalityGuides, advice and support for hospitality organisations.
        • ConstructionNews, guides and support covering the construction sector.
        • ManufacturingManufacturing health and safety resources and guides.
        • OfficeDiscover how to enhance office safety with our expert guides.
        • TelecommunicationsLatest advice and guidance for the telecommunications sector.
        • Latest resources

          • DSE glasses and eye tests for employees – does my employer have to pay?
          • Product Demo: Why your DSE process is building a non-compliance database – and what to do about it
          • What are the Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992)?
          • Ep 11: Trust without condition – Christian Harris
          • Ep 7: 8 common electrical hazards in the workplace
        • Latest courses

          • Cyber attacks and strategic cyber planning for managers £25.00
          • Behavioural Safety Course Behavioural Safety £25.00
          • Lone working course main image Lone Working Awareness £25.00
          • Image of magnifying glass and laptop Conducting Effective HR Investigations £25.00
          • Data personal information course main Data and Personal Information Security £30.00
  • Resources
        • ResourcesComplete library of news, guides and advice.
        • BlogsAccess our latest guides, advice and industry articles.
        • WebinarsSign up to our latest webinars and access our archive.
        • Risk. Sleep. Repeat. – PodcastTune into our latest health, safety and risk podcasts.
        • VideosTake a look at our video library including our product demos.
        • Safety Made Simple – PodcastBreaking down different health and safety topics.
        • Fire, Health and Safety FAQsDeveloped by experts covering key queries.
        • Sectors
          • Retail
          • Hospitality
          • Manufacturing
          • Construction
          • Office
          • Telecommunications
        • Topics
          • Fire safety
          • Food Safety
          • Wellbeing
          • Homeworking
          • Workplace safety
          • Building safety
  • Client login
safety culture at work

How to create a positive health and safety culture at work

Tracy Seward
4th May 2022

Health and safety is a legal necessity in every workplace, but it shouldn’t be seen as an onerous, burdensome and annoying obligation. Encouraging a positive safety culture has many benefits for employers and employees alike. Not only will it reduce the chance of an organisation being fined for non-compliance and lead to lower insurance premiums, but it also means a healthier, happier workforce, lower absenteeism, reduced staff turnover and improved productivity.

Engagement in health and safety across the organisation is vital. If all employees at every level understand how to stay safe, everyone will benefit.

Analysis by Gallup of 82,000 business units and 1.8 million employees in 230 organisations across 49 industries and 73 countries found that businesses in the top 25% for employee engagement had 70% fewer safety incidents compared with the bottom 25%.

All employees are required to undergo health and safety training. Our Health and Safety Awareness Course helps ensure employees can work safely, identify workplace hazards and know how to report incidents and potential safety issues.

How to create a positive health and safety culture

There are various steps an employer can take to encourage a positive health and safety culture at work.

1. Employee communication and engagement

Open communication is vital for creating a positive safety culture.

All employees should be involved in health and safety planning, and discussing it should be part of everyday work conversations. This will encourage employees to take ownership of their own health and safety and not think that “it’s someone’s else’s job”.

When creating new policies and procedures or updating existing ones, it’s a good idea to consult widely across the workforce, including those who work full-time, part-time and contractors. Employees could also be pro-actively involved in areas such as workshops and risk assessments.

Running internal surveys will encourage employees to give feedback and raise concerns about new safety hazards. If employees provide feedback, respond positively and explain why a suggested action is or is not going to be taken.

Health and safety information should be available in multiple and accessible formats, including braille and audio.

If communication remains open and transparent, employees should feel able to raise a concern or complaint about a workplace hazard or incident. If concerns are raised, investigate them thoroughly and share the outcome.

2. Proactive training

By law, employers must provide adequate health and safety training. Trained employees will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to do their job safely and feel confident that their employer wants to keep them safe.

Take a proactive approach to training. As a minimum, deliver what you are required to do under the law and regularly consult your employees to identify any needs for new, top-up or refresher training.

Training needn’t be costly or time-consuming. E-learning courses, such as those offered by Praxis42, allow employees to complete courses at their own pace from wherever they are.

Training is important for all employees, but managers and supervisors play a key role in the health and safety of employees. Training such as the Praxis42 IOSH Managing Safety Course will equip them with an understanding of their responsibilities, how to execute them and how to protect the health and safety of the employees they manage.

3. Health and safety committees

Creating health and safety committees can contribute to a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.

Employers are legally obliged to set up a health and safety committee within three months of it being requested by two or more union-appointed health and safety representatives. There is no such requirement if a business has health and safety representatives elected by the workforce. However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) still recommends setting up a health and safety committee.

A health and safety committee helps to encourage open and transparent dialogue between management and employees. The committee can discuss issues including workplace inspections by enforcing authorities, risk assessments and training. They can also discuss accidents with the focus on stopping them from happening again rather than assigning blame.

The HSE has detailed advice on setting up health and safety committees.

4. Reward good behaviour

A system for recognising and rewarding good health and safety behaviour will improve employee satisfaction and promote a positive culture. It could involve a prize, sending a personal email or face-to-face praise when employees perform well.

Employees can also be rewarded for successfully completing training. Praxis42’s SHINE learning management system has a gamification feature that allows you to create badges as rewards for users when they complete a course or combination of courses. This encourages employees to strive for excellence.

5. Leadership and management

Managers and supervisors should lead by example to help create a positive health and safety culture and always follow policies and procedures. Ignore them, and employees will do the same.

Managers should be accessible and regularly discuss health and safety with their employees. They should demonstrate commitment by their actions, such as stopping work activity from resolving issues if an incident occurs. This will communicate to employees that their safety takes priority over commercial business interests.

6. Health and safety

All businesses are legally required to have a health and safety policy, and it is important for all employees to understand it.

The policy outlines how your organisation complies with the law and how your health and safety policies and procedures prevent employees and others from suffering harm in the workplace.

A health and safety policy helps promote safe working practices across the organisation by outlining who in the business does what, when and how.

7. Healthy and safe working environment

Employers should ensure they provide a healthy and safe working environment.

Equipment should be fit for the job and the people carrying out the task. Consider areas such as the location of buttons and switches, ensuring that they can’t be activated by mistake and cause an accident.

Workstation equipment such as chairs, desks and computers should be designed and positioned so that the employees using them are comfortable. Poorly designed equipment encourages awkward positions, which leads to repetitive strain injuries and increased stress. High levels of stress mean accidents are more likely.

Equipment and machinery should also be properly maintained and regularly inspected as covered by rules such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

The HSE has a detailed guide to workplace ergonomics, and read our guide to working safely with display screen equipment.

8. No blame culture

If an accident occurs, an employee should be treated with compassion rather than being reprimanded for doing something wrong.

Work with employees to calmly discuss what happened and why. Examine the facts in an impartial way and consider what precautions should be taken to stop the accident from happening again. If necessary, provide refresher training to all the employees involved, so they feel equipped to do their job safely.

Make sure your employees are aware of workplace health and safety issues with our Health and Safety Awareness training. It’s IOSH Approved and CPD Certified and gives employees the information they need to work safely.

Primary Sidebar

Blog categories

  • Assessments
  • Compliance
  • Fire Safety
  • Food Safety
  • Health and Safety
  • HR
  • Mandatory Training
  • Safety Management
  • Wellbeing

Latest guide

Eye tests for employees - featured image

DSE glasses and eye tests for employees – does my employer have to pay?

Learn more about eye tests for employees and employers responsibilities relating DSE eye tests, and optical health and safety ...
Read more

Latest course

Cyber attacks and strategic cyber planning for managers

Cyber attacks and strategic cyber planning for managers

Our cyber attacks and strategic cyber planning for managers course helps managers understand the security risks when working with suppliers and how to deal with ...
View course
Health safety assessments - main header image

Audits and assessments

Our professional risk assessments, audits and consultancy services help organisations comply with fire, health and safety and HR regulations.
Read more
Praxis42 Consulting services

Consulting

Discover how our fire, health and safety consultants can help your organisation with fire safety and health and safety compliance.
Read more

Sign up to our Praxis42 newsletter

Get the latest fire, health and safety news, guides, webinars, videos and podcasts direct to your inbox. Sign up now!

Related resources

Discover our library of expert guides, webinars and video.

Product Demo: Why your DSE process is building a non-compliance database – and what to do about it
Video

Product Demo: Why your DSE process is building a non-compliance database – and what to do about it

This product demo will look at the ways you may be currently assessing the DSE risks in your organisation and ways you can streamline the process.
Read more
Display screen equipment regulations 1992
Blog

What are the Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992)?

Read our guide on what Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 entail and understand the importance for employers to implement them.
Read more
Ep 11: Trust without condition - Christian Harris
Podcast

Ep 11: Trust without condition – Christian Harris

This conversation looks at how to move forward after a life-changing accident, dealing with internal pressure and the importance of trust and growth within business.
Read more
Ep 7: 8 common electrical hazards in the workplace
Podcast

Ep 7: 8 common electrical hazards in the workplace

In this episode we look at common electrical hazards in the workplace, the legal requirements for electrical safety and precautions that should be taken. 
Read more
More posts Loading...

Footer

About Praxis42

We're the leading compliance organisation trusted by businesses nationwide to meet their auditing, assessment and training needs. We work with all sectors and size of organisation. We have extensive accreditation and decades of safety management experience.


Company no. 04152524 · VAT no. 770517529

Explore Praxis42

  • Home
  • About
  • Topic
  • Sector
  • Resources

Subscribe to our newsletter

Stay up-to-date with the latest health and safety news, advice and offers.

0203 011 4242   info [at] praxis42 [dot] com

© 2023 Praxis42 Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsReject AllAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
CookieDurationDescription
__cf_bm30 minutesThis cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management.
__lc_cid2 yearsThis is an essential cookie for the website live chat box to function properly.
__lc_cst2 yearsThis cookie is used for the website live chat box to function properly.
__oauth_redirect_detectorpastThis cookie is used to recognize the visitors using live chat at different times inorder to optimize the chat-box functionality.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
CookieDurationDescription
_calendly_session21 daysCalendly, a Meeting Schedulers, sets this cookie to allow the meeting scheduler to function within the website and to add events into the visitor’s calendar.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
CookieDurationDescription
_ga2 yearsThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
_gat_gtag_UA_2905818_11 minuteSet by Google to distinguish users.
_gid1 dayInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
CookieDurationDescription
m2 yearsNo description available.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Powered by CookieYes Logo