Managers’ viewpoint on factors influencing their commitment to safety: An empirical investigation in five Finnish industrial organisations

•Managers’ strong commitment to safety is critical to success in safety management.•We examine the organisational factors influencing managers’ commitment to safety.•Role overload, production demands and negative attitudes hinder managers’ commitment.•Increasing safety awareness and organisational support promote managers’ commitment.•We suggest organisational measures to support managers’ commitment to safety.