Safety Culture: Theory, Method and Improvement

Stian Antonsen holds a PhD degree in Sociology and has worked as a researcher at Studio Apertura at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology since 2003, exploring the relationship between organizational culture and safety. Previously he has worked on several research projects studying compliance to procedures, the effects of organizational changes and incident reporting systems, as well as long-term development programs for safety improvements. Additionally he has studied the consequences of public sector restructuring for societal safety. Stian's previous publications include articles in well-known journals such as Safety Science.

List of Figures, List of Tables, Foreword, 1 Introduction, 2 Culture and Safety, 3 different perspectives on organizational Culture, 4 Safety Culture and power, 5 assessing Safety Culture, 6 an empirical Case Study – Safety Culture on offshore Supply vessels, 7 Improving Safety through a Cultural approach – limitations, Constraints and possibilities, 8 Conclusions, References, Index, Name Index