Investigating the organisational safety culture factors in the oil and gas industry: A systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.15282/ijim.20.2.2026.12173Keywords:
Accidents, Oil and gas, safety culture, PRISMA, organizationalAbstract
The oil and gas industry is one of the major contributors to global economic growth and industrial development. However, its operation is high-risk with challenges such as human error, chemical hazards, flammable materials, high-pressure systems, and complex machinery, which can lead to accidents. A prominent solution to handle such risks is to promote and strengthen a good safety culture practice in oil and gas sites. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the organisational factors influencing the safety culture in the oil and gas industry. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for System Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method and the data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed six organisational factors (safety rules, safety reporting, working environment, job satisfaction, accident and incidents, and technology equipment) that significantly influence the establishment of a safety culture in the oil and gas industry. This study can assist managerial personnel to strengthen their company by fostering organisational safety culture and minimise workplace accidents.
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