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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In the previous two blogs, we discussed the importance of management and leadership setting the right example to promote a strong safety culture. We talked about the fact that many companies say that safety is their number one priority. However, their actions reveal a very different thing. Therefore, we consider in this article how a
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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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I am thrilled and delighted to announce that I will present at the Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas 2019 Safety Conference. This year it will be held on Friday, February 22 at Great Wolf Lodge, 10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC. Registration and breakfast buffet start at 7:00 a.m. My presentation “Hispanic Culture in
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A while back I stood before a Hispanic work crew in the early morning before the start of the work shift. I was doing a 15-minute tool box talk on the dangers of crystalline silica. I stressed the importance of wet cutting especially since the new stricter laws are in effect. After the talk, I
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A company was having problems with a Hispanic crew. They were a very good crew with the reputation for working fast and doing quality work. There were a couple of issues however. They sometimes cut corners and didn’t follow safety protocols. Depending on the project and standards of the General Contractor this could sometimes be
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When I think of setting high expectations, two South Carolina companies come to mind: BMW and Greenville Health System (GHS). I have heard stories of crews sent home from BMW for failing to follow proper safety protocol. At GHS, if you are found not wearing your hard hat for instance, you will be sent home.
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All the stories I share are about people I knew and are true. However, I did change the names to protect the innocent, the guilty, and myself. Bill York: I met Bill after he had fallen three stories from a scaffold. The reason he didn’t die right away was because he bounced off a ledge
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Often, when I do safety training, company leaders’ eyes are opened to the perils and potential for greatness. However, doubt sets in. They tell me that if a smaller contractor starts asking too much from a sub, especially in this economy where there is a qualified labor shortage, the subs will just pick up and
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