Citation

Silla I, Navajas J, Koves GK. J. Saf. Res. 2017; 61: 121-127.

Affiliation

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), 700 Galleria Parkway, SE, Atlanta, GA 30339-5943, United States. Electronic address: KovesKG@INPO.org.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsr.2017.02.005

PMID

28454857

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: A safety-conscious work environment allows high-reliability organizations to be proactive regarding safety and enables employees to feel free to report any concern without fear of retaliation. Currently, research on the antecedents to safety-conscious work environments is scarce.

METHOD: Structural equation modeling was applied to test the mediating role of employee communication satisfaction in the relationship between constructive culture and a safety-conscious work environment in several nuclear power plants.

RESULTS: Employee communication satisfaction partially mediated the positive relationships between a constructive culture and a safety-conscious work environment.

CONCLUSIONS: Constructive cultures in which cooperation, supportive relationships, individual growth and high performance are encouraged facilitate the establishment of a safety-conscious work environment. This influence is partially explained by increased employee communication satisfaction. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Constructive cultures should be encouraged within organizations. In addition, managers should promote communication policies and practices that support a safety-conscious work environment.

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Language: en

Keywords

Constructive culture; High reliability organizations; Nuclear power plants; Structural equation modeling (SEM)