Why Company Safety Culture Has to Start at the Top
Why Company Safety Culture Has to Start at the Top Company safety culture has to start at the top – because ultimately, employees follow behavior modeled by senior leadership. Safety is not an option. It is a practice which responsible leaders cultivate within the workplace; and, a fundamental right of all employees to possess. However, […]
Is Workplace Safety Culture the Same as Organizational Culture?
Is Workplace Safety Culture the Same as Organizational Culture? We’ve recently been asked the question: “Is safety culture the same as organizational culture?” In a moment where “culture” is a topic of conversation in any workplace context, it’s important to clarify these two concepts. Let’s start with some definitions… Organizational Culture: According to an article […]
Announcing the Optimum Center for Safety Leadership™
Optimum Safety Management™ announces the introduction of the new Optimum Center for Safety Leadership™ (OCSL). The OCSL will include a series of workshops designed to engage leaders across manufacturing and construction sectors and equip them to “own” safety in their workplace.
Who Says The Construction Industry Can’t Have Culture Management?
Who Says The Construction Industry Can’t Have Culture Management? Construction has more than it’s fair share of harmful stereotypes. But the most harmful for businesses and their leaders – like you – is the belief that a construction business can’t be structured and behave like modern, evolving businesses when it comes to intangible assets, like […]
5 Ways To Reduce Injuries on the Construction Site
5 Ways To Reduce Injuries on the Construction Site It’s no secret, but it isn’t being talked about nearly enough: construction sites are incredibly hazardous environments. According to OSHA, 1 in every 5 workplace fatalities is a construction worker. That’s a staggering figure. Thankfully, this industry has come a long, long way – and we […]
4 Actions of Influential Leadership – Safety Leadership Corner Part 2
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”14px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”5px|||||” custom_margin=”3px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.8.1″] Safety Leadership Corner Part 2: 4 Actions for Influential Leadership with Troy Lugg Welcome back to Safety Leadership Corner! Last week we began our series with Michael Hartnett’s remarks on Greatness in Fear. Here’s one of our favorite quotes: “To reach these […]
Safety Leadership Corner Part 1 – Greatness in Fear
Why BBS Gets a Bad Name
Why Behavior Based Safety (BBS) Gets a Bad Name A few decades ago, Behavior Based Safety (BBS) grew in popularity as one of the top methods for injury prevention in the workplace. By changing behaviors, some employers expected to see dramatic declines in worker injuries, were but left with thousands of dollars spent in training […]
How to Prepare Your Workers and Facility for Summer
How to Prepare Your Workers and Facility for Summer As the summer heat becomes stronger, so do the risks associated with heat stress and dehydration. Preparing workers and the facility for summer could mean the difference between over-exhausted employees and a productive facility. “At times, workers may be required to work in hot environments for […]