Building a Strong Process Safety Culture

Process safety culture is the foundation of every successful Process Safety Management (PSM) program. Without a strong culture, even the most well-designed systems and procedures cannot be fully effective. This course highlights the essential role of leadership in building and sustaining a strong process safety culture. It empowers leaders to foster open communication, reinforce operational discipline, and drive consistent safety performance across the organization.

This two-day course guides participants through the core principles of process safety culture and how they influence each element of a PSM or Risk-Based Process Safety (RBPS) program. Topics include leadership behaviors, ethical considerations, workforce engagement, hazard awareness, and aligning culture with organizational goals. Attendees will learn how to assess their current culture, identify warning signs, and implement strategies to strengthen it. Practical exercises demonstrate how to embed these principles into day-to-day operations and sustain cultural improvements over time.

Participants will explore tools and metrics for measuring process safety culture, including AcuTech’s PSM Index™. They will learn how cultural excellence contributes to High Reliability Organization performance and operational excellence. The course emphasizes translating cultural principles into actionable practices, empowering individuals, and deferring to expertise. It covers how to ensure open communication and maintain a disciplined focus on risk management.