We design, implement and certify our safety systems with best intentions. We hope these systems help us to identify and address workplace hazards.

However, is it possible that certified management systems can instead mask particular complex sociotechnical issues, simplifying psychosocial matters into neat, auditable matters, devoid of their depth and nuance?

Can auditing transform functional systems into easily auditable, but less functional, systems?

Today we explore the following paper: Hohnen, P., & Hasle, P. (2011). Making work environment auditable–A ‘critical case’ study of certified occupational health and safety management systems in Denmark. Safety science, 49(7), 1022-1029.

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