Reflecting on a Safe Workplace for the Holidays and the Year to Come 11/27/23

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Reflecting on a Safe Workplace for the Holidays and the Year to Come

As the holidays gear up and the year comes to a close, it’s a great time for both management and employees to reflect on your safety program and make improvements.

For management, ensure you dedicate more time than just a quick glance at the safety program.

Having a written safety manual is just the beginning; you must train employees, conduct safety meetings, and involve management in inspections and hazard corrections.

Implementation may be challenging, but it’s crucial for an effective safety program.

Let’s recognize the value a safety program brings and give it the attention it deserves.

It protects your company’s most valuable assets: employees, reputation, and profits.

On the employees’ side, let’s support the company’s efforts to provide a safe workplace.

Instead of dismissing safety as common sense or thinking we know it all, let’s embrace the training and resources provided.

And remember making fun of those who take safety seriously only undermines your own well-being. You must take responsibility and contribute to a positive safety culture.

While I understand the doubts and hesitations, I’ve seen the value of safety from both sides, as a contractor and then as a safety consultant.

It wasn’t until I experienced that shift in perspective that I truly realized its significance. Let’s learn from our past mistakes and work towards a safer future together.

As we enter the new year, let’s strive for improvement and take full advantage of everything a safe workplace can offer.

The year isn’t over yet, and we have the opportunity to make a positive impact. Remember, a safe workplace benefits everyone.

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Employee QuickTip

Don’t forget about safety at home this holiday season. Decorating and dealing with all that holiday traffic can be tough and overwelming. Maintain a cool head in traffic and make sure that ladder is set up correctly so you don’t end up on the ground.

Employer/Management QuickTip

The same goes for management. This might be a first.

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Thanks for Reading and Please – “Be Safe this Week and Happy Holidays”.