Employees must clearly see that the organization is committed
to keeping them safe. They need proof that safety isn’t just a
budget item to be checked off or a dollar value to be spent.
the culture is at in terms of safety. In a culture where safety
is meshed together as part of the fabric of the organization,
when you stop to ask someone about safety, that person
will likely be confident and comfortable with their answer
because they’re talking about their job. And safety is just a
part of their job,” said Lescak.
Safety culture from the top down
When it comes to generating buy-in from your crew and
showing them that the organization is truly committed to
their safety, what it boils down to is leadership. Lescak says
that without a strong leadership commitment from the top,
you’ll find that managers at various levels are more difficult
to engage with in terms of safety, that there is less trust, and
perhaps even a lack of accountability and responsibility. This
type of environment is simply not one that employees are
going to put their trust in.
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Employees must clearly see that the organization is committed
just a budget item to be checked off or a dollar value to be
spent. Utilize open, honest communication and involve your
employees in the process. When there is a safety success,
broadcast it! Show your staff that their efforts towards safety
are having an impact and that, at the end of the day, all the
organization wants is for each of their team members to go
home to their loved ones, safe and sound.
For Lescak, it’s about understanding what safety is truly
about.
“Safety really is about people. If you can engage people
actively and genuinely, that’s how you make a difference with
safety. Hopefully, you’ll end up with a positive morale, a team
that believes in safe work and that takes safety seriously.
Sometimes, that’s proof enough that the company is truly
invested in the safety of their employees.”
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their families every day.
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