Transform Your Safety Culture Today – 6/9/25
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Transform Your Safety Culture Today!
As a business leader, you know that when you put Safety First—Profits Follow. Yet, many still believe Safety is just Common Sense, leading to unsafe practices and costly accidents.
Workplace safety transcends common sense; it’s about our identity, mindset, and actions.
Consider this: When someone cuts you off while driving, you might react angrily. On the job, you might use an unsafe ladder because “nothing’s happened before.” Or you could see coworkers working without fall protection and join them, fearing judgment for being cautious.
You might say, “If they used common sense, there’d be no problem.” But common sense alone isn’t enough.
First, individuals must understand potential hazards.
Second, they must overcome human nature.
The first part is straightforward: Provide necessary training on hazards and protective measures.
The second is challenging. According to Webster’s Dictionary, human nature is “the ways of thinking, acting, and reacting that are common to most or all human beings.”
When someone cuts you off, the urge to retaliate kicks in. Using the wrong ladder? You might think, “I’ll be fine.” No fall protection? You fear being labeled weak.
Common sense says one thing; human nature says another. I’d bet on human nature every time.
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Maybe it’s time to change human nature regarding workplace safety. It’s about transforming culture.
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Employee QuickTip
Remember, workplace safety is more than common sense; it requires understanding potential hazards and actively choosing safe practices over instinctual reactions.
Employer/Management QuickTip
Prioritize safety in your workplace by providing ongoing training and fostering an environment where employees feel empowered to speak up about unsafe practices without fear of judgment.
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