Citation

Moray N. Transp. Res. Circular 2006; (E-C085): 62-94.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, U.S. National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board)

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Abstract

The author focuses on "safety culture" and its role in reducing the probability of accidents. After defining safety culture, the following are examined: What is known about the nature and advantages of strong safety cultures; How safety culture can be developed in an organization; Problems in maintaining effective safety cultures and in assessing their presence and effectiveness; and Whether there are particular problems in building and maintaining safety cultures in the railroad industry.