How logical is safety? An institutional logics perspective on safety at work.

Background: Occupational incidents and accidents are still commonplace in the contemporary workplace, despite increased understandings of safety.

Objective: This article aims to yield new insights into safety-related thinking, decisions and behaviours through the application of an institutional logics perspective.

Method: Semi-structured interviews with twenty-two managers in a railroad construction and maintenance organisation were conducted, in which a variety of topics related to occupational safety and management were discussed.

Determinants of safety outcomes and performance: A systematic literature review of research in four high-risk industries.

Introduction: In spite of increasing governmental and organizational efforts, organizations still struggle to improve the safety of their employees as evidenced by the yearly 2.3 million work-related deaths worldwide. Occupational safety research is scattered and inaccessible, especially for practitioners.