The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Safety Culture Policy Statement includes a list of nine traits further defining a positive safety culture. These traits describe patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that emphasize safety, particularly in goal conflict situations, such as when safety goals conflict with production, schedule or cost goals. The traits listed below are not all-inclusive. Some organizations may find that one or more of the traits are particularly relevant to their activities. There may also be traits not included in the Safety Culture Policy Statement that are important in a positive safety culture.
1 - Leaders demonstrate a commitment to safety in their decisions and behaviors.