The Important Role Employee Engagement Plays in Safety Success
Charting safety performance is an important step toward achieving safety goals and relies upon gathering and parsing the right set of metrics. Each organization has access to a multitude of data — such as the number of incidents in a given timeframe or the change in delivery time after safety improvements, etc. — and choosing […]
How to Get Your Employees to Take Safety Meetings Seriously
Safety meetings are vital for keeping your employees safe, providing pertinent details on safety goals, safety improvements, and new working standards. Unfortunately, there are times when employees do not take these safety meetings seriously. When employees are resistant to engage, what steps can an organization take to make sure information that’s needed is passed along? […]
Develop Safety Leaders in Your Organization with Interactive Online Safety Workshops
Classrooms, conferences, and seminars across the country keep working to find ways to adapt to the new normal. Perhaps the greatest shift has been the way these educational gatherings have moved from meeting in person to hosting online sessions. With the CDC continuing to issue guidance promoting social distancing, moving classes and trainings to virtual […]
4 Ways to Continue Improving COVID-19 Safety
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]With the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) proving to be a continually pervasive aspect in our day-to-day lives, organizations will need to continue implementing safety precautions to best protect themselves and their employees during this time. Optimum has shared tips on workplace precautions against COVID-19 in previous blogs, but seeing as the virus continues […]
The Deadline is Fast Approaching: Complete Your Company Sexual Harassment Training Before the Year End
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Every type of employee safety training is important, but a new law passed in August, 2019means employers in Illinois will need to pay special attention to sexual harassment training fortheir employees. Taking direction from the other states with […]
What is a Culture of Safe Production™?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Goals need to be fulfilled, KPIs need to be maintained, and projected targets need to be delivered upon. In so many words, the pressure is on. Within a production environment, this is the everyday reality—a continuous cycle of needs to be met. The hectic nature of […]
Supervisors are Your Organization’s MVE: Most Valued Employees
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Front-line supervisors are a versatile resource for organizations. As the closest level of management on the ground with employees, front-line supervisors play key roles in observing, reporting, and championing safety information, in addition to their other managerial duties. By reinforcing safe working practices with employees, and […]
Is Budgeting for Injuries a Smart Move?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″] There are many practical and sensible areas where establishing a budget would be an ideal allocation of resources. For instance, organizations will look at the realms of marketing, client outreach, or research and development, and find that establishing a budget for these business units ends up yielding an […]
Safety Leadership Training — is it Worth the Investment?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″] Perhaps the most popular metric to employ across performance indicators is ROI — return on investment — used to show, in the simplest of terms, where the money is coming back in, and in what amount. When it is usually employed, ROI is a hard, number-to-number statistic dealing […]
5 Keys to Building High Performing Safety Teams
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″ custom_padding=”28px||41px|||”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px||9px|||” _builder_version=”3.26.5″ custom_margin=”|auto|93px|auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.5″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] No matter the size or type of organization, everyone wants high performing teams. High performing teams not only meet productivity and performance goals but go above and beyond to ensure the long-term success of the organization. However, the big question is: how do we […]
Selecting an OSHA Response Team
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″ custom_padding=”28px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.5″ custom_padding=”0px||9px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.5″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] Perhaps the most important step in preparing for an OSHA inspection is selecting the response team. Creating a team of both internal and external partners who can respond when an OSHA inspector arrives at the facility will help your entire organization prepare for success. […]
Leading Safety Through a Pandemic
It’s no secret we’re navigating a challenging time this year – both personally and in our organizations. The outbreak of a global pandemic has forced us to walk into unprecedented circumstances. As an employer, you are likely overwhelmed by the uncertainty and constant pressure to make decisions. From new procedures to paid leave, there is […]
