Journal of African Development

Leadership is very important in itself, provided it is used in an efficient way, keeping in mind the ability and safety of everyone. Creating an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect is very crucial for any   organisation. Safety culture refers to the comprehensive/extensive approach for managing safety at a workplace. It encloses the collective beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes of employees towards the well-being of workers and the overall safety of the work environment and plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe workplace. If handled with care, it can influence human performance in safety-related tasks, affecting the organisation's safety performance. According to the 2023 Key Work Health and Safety (WHS) Statistics, workplaces have witnessed more than 1,850 fatalities and 1,140,000 serious compensation claims over the past decade. Although there has been progress in enhancing workplace safety, the data indicates that further efforts are required. This article not only tries to analyse the culture of safety adopted by various organisations but also to study the factors responsible to make sure the implementation of effective health and safety management system. Once this system implemented in effective manner, may surely enhance the productivity of organisation as well as of the employees also.