Encompass Safety

Recently, the term “workplace culture” has become very trendy. The work culture is more than just a catchphrase. It relates to the way things are done in your workplace. Rather than referring to your company's specific safety policies and programs, safety culture encompasses the attitudes, attitudes, and behaviors of workers, supervisors, managers, and owners about workplace safety. A positive safety culture is an essential part of successful, effective and safety training . You may find the idea of building or changing your safety culture daunting because the “way it is” at your workplace has fallen into a pattern of complacency. Here are four steps to get you started in building a strong and effective safety culture:- Communicate A great way to improve safety communications while building a positive culture is to have weekly or monthly safety meetings. Increase employee buy-in by letting them lead the conversation. These can even be done remotely. Provide security policies electr...

A strong safety culture depends on dedicated leaders. They are the people who spearhead the fight for a safer work environment. A good safety leader isn’t shy about bringing concerns to the attention of their superiors or about encouraging others to do their part to keep themselves and others safe. Many safety leaders are safety professionals and hold titles like safety manager or EHS specialist. But anyone can lead the way when it comes to safety—shift supervisors, production managers, and even frontline workers can all be safety leaders. It’s the following five qualities and not the job title that allows someone to lead the way when it comes to health and safety:- Identify the Naturals Some employees are naturally inclined toward safety leadership. Identify these individuals and empower them to develop their leadership roles. Look for the employees who have the best safety records and observe how they interact with their peers. They might provide gentle reminders to wear safety gear ...