Employers with the best safety records have what are known as "safety cultures." Understand this phenomenon and you'll reduce rates of accidents. A "culture" is a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution or organization. These are transmitted and reinforced by everyone. Can you see how a safety culture goes beyond a desire to follow safety rules to avoid a supervisor's warning. The desire goes much deeper. To help grow a safety culture, transmit and reinforce safety among your peers. Make it OK to depend on each other to practice safety is a key ingredient to growing a culture in your organization where fewer accidents occur.