About this course

This course provides theoretical concepts, results from empirical research, and applied knowledge about how safety culture and safety behaviours at different levels can promote a safe and healthy work environment for military staff.

We will discuss which factors influence safety, how the knowledge can be applied in practice, and what may hinder the implementation of safety‑promoting factors. Real‑life cases will also be discussed with a focus on safe and healthy work environments in military settings.

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Main topics

• Theoretical concepts of safety culture, safety behaviours and occupational safety and health.
• How different factors, such as leadership and resilience, contribute to safety in various military settings.
• Interventions that promote safety and how to implement them.

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Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants will understand the concepts of safety culture and safety behaviour. They will also gain knowledge about factors, interventions and methods that can enhance safety. This will equip them with the necessary skills  to promote a safe and healthy work environment in their research or practice.

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Target group

• Military staff and practitioners in the military field
• Researchers, postdocs, PhD students, and research assistants in military and safety fields
• Union representatives

Subject background

Given the current geopolitical tensions in our region, the safety culture and behaviours within military organizations have become paramount. Safety culture and safety behaviors are significant to the capability and credibility of preventing risks in military operations. The Swedish Work Environment Authority defines safety culture as the shared attitudes, perceptions, and values regarding safety and the work environment held by managers and employees. The closely related concept of safety climate represents a snapshot of the prevailing safety culture within an organization, reflecting the expectations, interpretations, and expressions of safety‑related attitudes. A robust safety culture, as manifested by a positive safety climate, provides the necessary conditions for developing safe behaviours. Ultimately, the goal is to prevent and reduce incidents and accidents and thereby promote occupational health and safety in the military force.

The course is relevant from a work environment perspective as it focuses on safety and risks. In the military force, highly hazardous risks are a part of the work and need to be continuously identified and mitigated to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Furthermore, a highly reliable military force with strong safety culture and safety behaviour is essential for the individual, the organization, and society—particularly in light of the current instability in our region. Stressing safety ensures that military forces can focus on their mission when needed while also protecting a sustainable economy and labour markets.

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General course fee and cancellation information

The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline.

Travel arrangements

Please refrain from booking any travel tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent at the latest after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Our venues for organising courses have carefully considered accessibility to ensure they cater to the needs of all participants. For detailed information about the hotel’s accessibility features, go to the hotel’s website. In the “About the hotel” section, select Special needs.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations received by 12th of March 2026: full refund
Cancellations received by 13th of March 2026 or later: no refund

NIVA will issue an invoice or send information on how to pay the course with credit card (depending on the option chosen in the registration form) after the registration deadline.

The price is subject to minor changes.

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Contact persons

Course leader

Monica Kaltenbrunner
Analyst and PhD
The Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise (MYNAK)
email: monica.kaltenbrunner@mynak.se

In practical matters, please contact:

Nora Tobiasson
Project Manager at NIVA
email: nora.tobiasson@niva.org

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