Introduction

It doesn’t matter whether you have 20 or 200 employees, the safety of your team needs to be a top priority. This translates into far more than checking off boxes to meet minimum state and federal requirements. Overall safety should be measured by the strength of your safety culture.

Having a well-established safety program is great and the first step to a solid foundation for success. Think of your safety program as the nuts and bolts of your training. This would be your classes, posters, three-ring binders, and online training. Your safety culture is the positive safety attitude your employees have on the job, incentive programs, and more.

By the time you are done reading this eBook, you will be able to take your current safety program and turn it into a full blow safety culture!

Step #1

Lead The Way

Take one hour out of your week to make yourself present so that employees have the opportunity to talk to you and discuss their concerns. Spending time with employees will motivate them to work towards improving company culture. An added tip — let’s call this 1b — connect with your employees in their environment, or one they are comfortable in. This will create a greater chance of real feedback that you can then apply to your safety program and culture.

Step #2

Provide Ongoing Training

Make training available constantly. Your employees need to receive training more often than just during their first weeks on the job. Provide training to those who have missed work, need a refresher, or were not available during the original training time. Ongoing short bursts of training will keep safety fresh at your company. Think about it! If you are constantly sending short bursts of training your content will be constantly audited — it’s a win-win.

Step #3

Make Sure Everyone Is Involved

Hold a monthly meeting to be sure that employees know exactly what is required of them. These monthly meetings are also a great time to catch up on any safety that needs to be more hands on. A good example of this might be fire extinguisher training. No time for a meeting? Post the information somewhere that is easily accessible to everyone.

Step #4

Stay Ahead Of The Game

Stay current by scheduling time on your calendar on a regular basis to review: new training tips, learning styles, and/or tools. You don’t have to break the bank to implement safety training. Find training that best fits your workplace and your employees. Discovering new training methods or equipment that will make accomplishing safety easier doesn’t have to be a task that feels overwhelming. Schedule the time on your calendar, read a blog or two, and enjoy the break in your day.