When I got my first job in manufacturing, I was in my early 20s. I was so green and a little scared of the equipment and what it could do if you performed your job incorrectly. However, I was lucky that my company was super focused on workplace safety. I got involved early on with
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Engaging Senior Leaders Walk into almost any organization and ask employees if safety is important, and you’ll hear a resounding “yes.” Ask senior leaders the same question, and you’ll get the same answer. The challenge isn’t whether leaders care about safety. The challenge is whether safety is woven into how they lead every day. The
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Many organizations are busy doing safety. They conduct inspections, hold committee meetings, complete training, and track metrics. But being busy doesn’t always mean you’re making progress. That’s where a safety strategy comes in. A safety strategy acts like a roadmap. It helps organizations focus on the risks that matter most, align resources with priorities, and
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Many organizations have a safety committee. Far fewer have a safety committee that employees are excited to join. The difference comes down to one thing: purpose. When committee members feel like they’re simply attending meetings, participation fades. But when they see that their ideas are making a real difference, engagement soars. The best safety committees
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