Հովհաննիսյան Սիրուշ 028
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SAFETY CULTURE AS A KEY COMPONENT OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
HOVHANNISYAN SIRUSH
Head of the Chair of Disaster Risk Management and Civil Protection
Rescue Service and Crisis Management Educational Unit,
Educational Complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
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Abstract․ The article examines the role of safety culture within the disaster risk reduction (DRR) system as a fundamental factor for ensuring resilience. A comparative analysis of advanced international models (Japan, Chile, Iceland, etc.) and the possibilities of their adaptation in the Republic of Armenia are presented. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of safety culture relies on the synergy of technological innovations, public trust, and legal responsibility. Based on the research findings, forward-looking recommendations are proposed across the educational, legislative, and technological sectors, aimed at enhancing the comprehensive resilience of society and improving disaster prevention strategies.
Key words: safety culture, disaster risk reduction (DRR), international experience, "Bousai", public education, community resilience, prevention.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61746/18292984-2026.1.28cmt-08