Although effective Safety requires many varied actions to be taken, it is possible to distil some key themes or broad categories, from which most good safety interventions will come to a greater or lesser extent. In total, eight categories are identified, and these are as follows:

• Risk/Prevention strategies
• Workplace ergonomics
• Personal and occupational health
• Safety control effectiveness
• Environmental health & Hygiene
• Training and awareness
• Levels of pressure/Stress
• Safety systems & administration