The solution
Athlone Towncentre commissioned SeaChange, an NFP company, to deliver a tailored Safety Culture Pro Partnership. This combined strong compliance foundations with behaviour-based systems to embed safety ownership and accountability across the site.
- Building compliant foundations
The programme began with a detailed risk assessment and updated compliance documentation, ensuring statutory requirements were met while providing a solid baseline for cultural change. - Behaviour-based risk management
Highly visual risk awareness tools were introduced to influence everyday housekeeping behaviours. A dedicated Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention System was implemented to proactively manage one of the site’s most significant risks. - Leadership, insight and accountability
An onsite Champion was trained and certified to lead key safety routines. A client portal enabled senior management to track proactive safety KPIs, while annual Safety Culture (SABRE©) audits benchmarked performance and supported continuous improvement. Together, these systems shifted safety from a reactive process to a visible, structured part of daily operations.
The results
For their business
Market-leading risk reduction
Recordable accidents fell by 86%, with a 66% reduction in slip, trip and fall incidents.
Improved safety maturity
Safety Culture Audit scores improved by 35%, demonstrating sustained behavioural change.
Commercial benefits delivered
Insurance premium costs reduced by 15% through improved risk management and claims performance.
For their people
Embedded safety ownership
Staff and contractors took greater responsibility for managing risk day-to-day.
Higher standards and consistency
Housekeeping standards improved across the site, reducing hazards and near misses.
Proactive safety mindset
Teams shifted from reacting to incidents to anticipating and preventing risk as part of everyday work.