Where should your safety journey begin?
We say that “life is a journey, not a destination” because life is the journey, and through life we learn to grow. This phrase can also be used to address our safety culture. The journey to safety excellence is a never-ending journey, not a destination and managing it requires continuous effort. So, what does this look like and why is it important?
SLOW DOWN
When you rush into any job, hazards are bound to be missed. The best time to take a step back is before the work begins.
EVALUATION
Stop occasionally and review your progress. If your planned approach to safety is not working, immediately stop, evaluate, and fix problems as soon as you find them.
MOVING FORWARD
Each project, successful or not, should be reviewed for safety. What did we do right, where could we have done better? Learning from our experiences is what helps us to get better every time.
REPEAT
Creating a safe and healthy workplace is a never-ending process. Nothing about safety is static, nothing stays the same so take a deep breath, slow down and be prepared to continually think, act, and change.
Why is safety important?
A strong safety culture should be the highest priority in the workplace. Every employer has a moral and legal obligation to ensure their work place is free from all known hazards. By promoting safe work practices companies can prevent most accidents before they happen. There are many reason why safety is important, here are a few.
LESS ACCIDENTS
Prevention is the best medicine. By providing employees with the necessary knowledge and training, accidents and injuries are substantially reduced.
IMPROVED MORALE
Employee morale is a key indicator of the health of your company. A safe and well-trained workforce promotes proper core values as well as healthy and motivated employees.
INCREASED PROFICIENCY
Boosting the skills and knowledge of your employees is the best way to build a highly skilled workforce, increase engagement and improve retention.
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
Well trained employees are an important way to drive productivity in the workplace. Employees will be happier doing their jobs and work more efficiently.
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Safety training and development programs are essential to the success of any business. Do it correctly and you’ll saves lives, money, and headaches. Whether your training is initial or refresher discover how we, can help you, stay motivated, engaged, and proficient to perform your job with confidence.
