In the previous blog, we discussed why it is so important for companies to seek participation and opinions from employees in order to have a vibrant safety culture. Superior military vehicles were developed as a result of designers seeking input from soldiers on the ground. What are some ways a company can empower its employees? […]
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A few years ago, I attended a Greenville Chamber of Commerce meeting featuring the CEO of a very successful company providing military vehicles to the government. He talked about how initially, it was very difficult to get a contract with the government. They work very hard to develop safe military vehicles. As part of the
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In part one of this subject, we discussed that a skilled worker doesn’t always transition well into a skilled leader. Just like workers have a learning curve and require training to learn and hone their skill, crew leaders, supervisors, and foremen also need to be taught leadership skills. The following are some recommendations to prepare
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Supervisors are in the trenches so to speak. They oversee the actual work being performed and have authority to make changes and correct hazards. In the U.S. the most common system for advancing in a company is to reward productive workers by giving them a supervisory position. I often find this approach unproductive. Why? As
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Our previous safety blog talked about accountability; setting high expectations and then following through. We considered that even when you have economic and work pressures pushing against maintaining a high standard, the cost of not holding people responsible can be an even steeper price to pay. What are some steps to take to guarantee accountability?
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As considered in part 1, employees need to see safety written into the fabric of a company’s policy and processes. Obviously having it in print and translated aren’t enough. Employees need to see real commitment and action behind the words. There must be high expectations and accountability. “Do as I say, not as I do,”
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8 Ways to set the example Employees need to observe real safety commitment from their leaders. If they are not convinced, they will not take it to heart. The following recommendations are important for every company leader to examine closely. 1. Be a role model Put into practice they very safety ideal you preach Wear
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This is the first of a series of articles on safety culture and climate in the workplace. I begin at the top with company leaders! Years ago, I observed a four-year-old boy using extremely vulgar language! The parents reacted with an extremely shocked look, saying, “Oh my God! I have no idea where he picked
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Values are the foundation of any great safety culture which will become obvious by safe actions of the employees. Every company should have a description of an ideal safety culture based on its values. Below are eight keys to an effective safety culture that are common to most situations: All employees at every level view
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