Safety is a message that needs to be communicated consistently and continually.
Five suggested communication methods:
1. Employee safety meetings (for all shifts).
2. Posters and bulletins.
3. Newsletters.
4. A safety suggestion box.
5. “Tool box” safety talks conducted informally by supervisors with their employees.
Training records must be kept, and you should refer to federal and state regulations for the requirements. Training must also be bi-lingual, if appropriate, and there are a variety of resources and products available to help you with your program.
Before developing a Safety Recognition Program, consider the following:
1. You cannot “buy” safety, but you can expect safe behavior and recognize employees who deliver.
2. Keep it simple, and change it every occasionally to keep it fresh.
3. Concentrate on results (i.e., fewer injuries) AND on behaviors (i.e., use of personal protective equipment, safety inspection scores).
4. Establish clear, measureable goals for both results and behaviors.
5. Employees should know that there will be serious consequences for not reporting accidents.
6. Awards should have true value and be more than just cash (something tangible to remind the employee why they won the award, and presented by senior management during an employee celebration (pizza party, for example). (workersxzcompxzkit)
7. Senior management must completely support the Safety Recognition Program and be visible in the process.
8. Consider rewarding individuals for safe behaviors and groups for safety results.
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