There’s Safety, There’s Culture, but Is There Safety Culture?

Introducing “Reflections in Chemical Safety and Research” Series

“…Edgar Schein defined culture as shared basic assumptions and values that determine peoples' daily behavior. 2,3 Schein was talking about individual organizations, but of course the reality is that cultural influences extend beyond any single organization. Culture is also shaped on a local, state, and national scale because those frameworks influence factors such as educational systems, regulations, and financial support of chemical research, which ultimately impact how we conduct research and manage safety.…”