There are a number of popular approaches that assist organizations in improving their safety performance. The OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) organization places a significant focus on regulation fundamentals. Behavior Based Safety relies on observation techniques to identify weaknesses in safety activities. The ISO approach has heavy emphasis on policies and procedures. 

In some areas of the world, I have experienced a strong theory x, or punitive, approach to safety incidents. Those of you who read this column know that I focus heavily on safety culture diagnostics and the engagement of frontline and management personnel in continuous improvement team efforts to address and deliver a safety culture of correct.