In this episode, Kevin Jones—OHS adviser and writer of the SafetyAtWorkBlog—dives deep into the messy, misunderstood world of workplace culture. Drawing on nearly two decades of writing and research, Kevin explores how safety culture is inseparable from organisational culture, and why psychosocial hazards have pushed culture into the spotlight.

He challenges the superficial treatment of culture in many workplaces and unpacks the influence of Charles Handy’s organisational models, ISO 45003, and the long shadow of neoliberalism.

From toxic leadership to fractured systems, this monologue asks the hard questions: What kind of culture are we really creating? What risks do we ignore? And how do we rebuild trust, dignity, and safety at work?