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Safety Culture & Just Culture


Myth Buster: Just Culture is Only for Frontline Staff
When people hear  Just Culture , they often think about pilots, engineers, and ground crew. The idea is that they can report mistakes...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Sep 261 min read


The Real Purpose of a Just Culture Policy
Aviation needed Just Culture because blame was killing safety. For decades, accidents and incidents were followed by finger-pointing. The...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Sep 242 min read


Safety Policy: More Than Just a Tick in the Box
Every operator has a Safety Policy. It is a requirement, after all. But in my experience at Glacier Aviation Consulting, when assisting...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Sep 222 min read


Does Human Resources Matter for Reporting Culture?
When we talk about safety reporting and just culture, our first thought usually goes to the Safety Department or Compliance. Sometimes...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Sep 182 min read


Myth Buster: Safety Data Is Just for Regulators
❌ Myth:  Safety data is something you collect because the authority requires it. ✅ Reality:  Safety data is one of the most valuable...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Sep 52 min read


Myth Buster: “If one person reports it, that’s enough.”
🧠 Wrong. In aviation, no one sees the full picture  , not even the most experienced professional. 👁️ What you saw 🧍 Where you stood 🎧...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 251 min read


Protecting the Process: Why Confidentiality Matters in Aviation Safety Investigations
On Monday, we shared why everyone who witnesses an occurrence should report it — because no single person sees the full picture. But...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 232 min read


One Event, Many Views: Why Every Witness Should Report in Aviation
In aviation, we rely on people (pilots, technicians, cabin crew, and ground staff), to operate complex systems, follow precise...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 213 min read


Accountability in Aviation: It Starts (and Stays) at the Top
In aviation, where safety is non-negotiable and standards are high, the word "accountability"  carries more than symbolic weight. It’s...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 162 min read


Reporting Culture — Are You Measuring It Right?
Here’s a truth often missed in aviation safety: More reports don’t mean more problems. They mean more clarity. Following my recent post...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 22 min read


Myth Buster: “If You Get a Call from the Guardian Pilot, You’re in Trouble”
Let’s break that myth. Any Safety or Compliance Manager has heard the reaction: 📞 “Why is she calling me?” 🫣 “Did I do something wrong?”...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 271 min read


Myth Buster: What “Just Culture” Really Means in Aviation
🧠 Myth: “Just Culture means no one is ever held accountable.” ✅ Fact: Just Culture isn’t about avoiding consequences — it’s about...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 41 min read
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