safetycentered
Safetycentered is an adjective describing an organizational, product, or process design philosophy that places safety as the primary criterion in decision-making. In a safetycentered approach, policies, procedures, and performance metrics are chosen to maximize protection from harm, rather than prioritizing speed, cost, or convenience alone. It encompasses the integration of safety into governance, risk assessment, and everyday operations across the lifecycle of a system or service.
Core elements include visible leadership commitment to safety, a formal safety governance structure, hazard identification and
Applications include manufacturing, construction, healthcare, aviation, transportation, and software development, where safety considerations influence design choices,
Related concepts include safety culture, safety by design, human factors, risk management, and safety management systems.