Safety Moment
Safety culture: together for a safe workplace
Safety culture is the combination of beliefs, attitudes and behaviors within a workplace that
results in positive or negative safety outcomes. At QatarEnergy, fostering a robust safety
culture is essential. It ensures the well-being of our workforce and enhances productivity and
morale.
Foundations of a strong safety culture
A strong safety culture consists of core values, shared
beliefs, practices and responsibilities. It is built on
trust, communication and continuous improvement.
Promoting a positive safety culture: asking
the right questions together
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Peer keepers: Are we looking out for one another's
safety? How are we addressing unsafe behaviors
constructively?
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Improving safety procedures and practices:
Are our current safety procedures up-to-date?
How can we enhance them?
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Enhancing safety communication: Is it easy to
report safety concerns? How can we improve our
reporting system and make safety meetings more
effective and engaging?
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Values: Safety is a core value in QatarEnergy.
Everyone's health and well-being are important.
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Beliefs: All incidents are preventable. Speaking
up for safety is encouraged and supported.
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Practices: Safe work practices must always
come first when conducting work. Stop work if
working conditions or behaviors are unsafe.
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Shared responsibilities: Personal safety is
as important as other matters. Everyone is
accountable for both their own safety and that of
their colleagues.
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Learning from incidents: What lessons have
we learned from past incidents? How can we
improve to prevent recurrence and enhance root
cause analysis?
Essential interaction skills for fostering an
effective safety culture
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Training and education: Are our safety training
programs effective? What additional training
do we need? How well are new employees
introduced to our safety culture and procedures?
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Mental health and well-being: How do stress
and fatigue impact safety in our workplace? What
measures can we implement to address these
issues?
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Continuous
improvement:
What
new
technologies or methods can we explore to
enhance
workplace
safety?
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Active listening: When someone raises a
safety concern, listen attentively, consider their
perspective and thank them for bringing it up.
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No blame culture: Do not blame individuals for
accidents without considering systemic issues or
root causes.
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Clear communication: Explain safety procedures
clearly, and ensure that everyone understands
the safety expectations.
Positive reinforcement: Encourage continued
safe behaviors and motivate others to follow suit.
Fostering a positive safety culture requires open
dialogue and proactive engagement at all levels.
Together, we can ensure safety and actively contribute
to the success of QatarEnergy.
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