Why do I look at the Other Way?

Stopping unsafe acts, is it Doable ?

Stopping unsafe acts is a fundamental component of an effective safety culture, yet many organizations and individuals struggle to intervene when they witness unsafe behaviours. Several key reasons contribute to this issue:

Lack of Knowledge or Awareness

De-sensitization / Normalization of Deviance

Fear of Conflict or Retaliation

Lack of Management Commitment

If leadership does not actively promote and enforce safety, employees may feel that stopping unsafe acts is not a priority.

A lack of visible consequences for unsafe behaviours creates a perception that safety is not taken seriously.

Peer Pressure and Cultural Norms

Complacency and Overconfidence

Ineffective Safety Reporting and Intervention Systems

Time /Production- Production- Production , when they hear ? Productivity Demands

Lack of Personal Accountability

Insufficient Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS) Practices

Without regular safety observations and interventions, employees may not feel encouraged to correct unsafe actions.

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How to Overcome These Barriers?

Implement a Behavioral-Based Safety Program

Enhance Safety Training & Awareness

Developing a Strong Safety Culture

Strengthen Leadership Commitment

Create a blame-free environment where employees can report unsafe acts without fear.

Please have your say if anything needs to be added in the above pointers!!!