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The failure of a safety-critical system could result in loss of life, significant financial loss, damage to the environment, etc. Safety-critical contexts arise,for example, in the development of drugs, in the flight control of aircraft, in buildng processes. Especial atttention attention to safety issues is needed in the design and developmen of such systems; in particular, the adoption of a safety culture is advised. | The failure of a safety-critical system could result in loss of life, significant financial loss, damage to the environment, etc. Safety-critical contexts arise,for example, in the development of drugs, in the flight control of aircraft, in buildng processes. Especial atttention attention to safety issues is needed in the design and developmen of such systems; in particular, the adoption of a safety culture is advised. | ||
====Safety culture==== | ====Safety culture==== | ||
A safety culture is where all involved in the enterprise constantly think about safety, act safely and suggest actions to improve safety. [[Leadership|Democratic leadership]] is essential in a safety culture. A suggestion to improve safety made by any employee must be considered and, if appropriate, | A safety culture is where all involved in the enterprise constantly think about safety, act safely and suggest actions to improve safety. [[Leadership|Democratic leadership]] is essential in a safety culture. A suggestion to improve safety made by any employee must be considered by management and, if appropriate, acted on. The concept of whistleblowing is discarded. Those who make useful suggestions for improvement may be rewarded rather than vilified. | ||
If you visit a nuclear power plant, you will be introduced to the safety culture and be expected to act safely. This sitation also pertains if you visit a well managed construction site. | If you visit a nuclear power plant, you will be introduced to the safety culture and be expected to act safely. This sitation also pertains if you visit a well managed construction site. | ||