Speak Up! The Psychology of Safety and Hazard Reporting - SS1134AE

Psychological safety is “a sense of confidence that the team will not embarrass, reject or punish someone for speaking up. It is a team climate characterized by interpersonal trust and mutual respect in which people are comfortable being themselves.” This type of attitude and culture is vital to any safety program as, if people are hesitant to speak up about safety concerns. Tis examines why employees may be hesitant and what can be done about it.