Assessment of Safety Culture in Three Distinct Thermal Power Plants Sonebhadra, India

Abstract

Introduction: The safety culture of any organization plays a crucial role in preventing workplace accidents and promoting a safe working environment. The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the safety culture building in a thermal power plant located in Sonebhadra district, India. The assessment includes a review of the safety management system, safety policies and procedures, and safety training programs implemented in the plant.

Objectives: The study's primary goal is to identify the programmes and activities being undertaken by the organisation to improve the safety culture at the plant.

Methods: One of the crucial methods for demonstrating management commitment to safety and creating a safety culture inside the company is safety observation (SO), which involves encouraging positive behaviour changes towards voluntarily adhering to safe practises. The practice of the safety observation process by the leadership team and line function, necessary documentation, compilation, and analysis of these observation data enables the organization to establish a behavioural Improvement system, demonstrate management commitment, and ensure awareness of and compliance to safety rules by the employees and contractor's employees.

Results: Based on the Behaviour Based Safety analysis done on the six attributes, it can be observed that employees' behavior is getting changed positively. The analysis shows that the focus on safety has increased, and employees are taking more responsibility for their safety and that of their colleagues.

Conclusions: The assessment indicates that the thermal power plant located in the Sonebhadra district has a strong safety culture. However, continuous efforts are required to maintain and improve the safety culture and prevent workplace accidents. It is recommended that the plant regularly review and update its safety management system, policies, and procedures to address any new safety risks that may arise.