Leaving conversations about safety to quarterly meetings and occasional safety training means safety skills and awareness atrophy over time. Want a way to refresh critical concepts without losing everyone’s attention? We have you covered with safety-in-the-workplace topics. ...
Workplace safety is important for a number of reasons. Along with lower injury rates and time lost, safer workplaces are happier, more productive, and have higher levels of engagement. What is a toolbox talk? Safety toolbox talks are short 5 - 15 minutes safety talks that refresh knowledge...
considerlong-term safety game ideaslike the safety memory lottery. For this game, first decide on an incentive to get your employees fired up to think about safety all week long. Incentives could be the chance to leave early on a given Friday, a paid lunch, a ...
Even though having a health and safety officer is beneficial, it’s equally important to create a safety culture committee amongst your employees. This is a great way to involve your staff members and listen to their ideas for new safety procedures. Plus, you can use this committee as an op...
A safety moment is a brief talk about a specific, safety-oriented topic at the beginning of a meeting. Safety moments for work are usually between five and 10 minutes long and may also be called “safety minutes,”“safety chats,” or “safety shares.” ...
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The person who is directing the work should be the one responsible for conducting or leading the safety talk. The responsibility at many companies, however, falls onto the safety officer or EHS manager instead. The reason for having the individual who is directing the work lead the talk is to...
Ways to Improve Women’s Safety in the Workplace After understanding the challenges in detail, the next step is to address them proactively. Women’s safety should be the priority for every organization, and this requires eliminating unsafe conditions and fostering an environment that allows women ...
While you can conductgeneral safety toolbox talks, it helps to focus on the right topic for regular work-specific hazards. Here are some of the most common toolbox talk topics and ideas: 1. Construction Safety Toolbox Talk Topics Construction workers are exposed to different health and safety...
Whether big or small, it’s essential to be ready for an emergency situation that may present itself. Here are 5 mistakes you’ll want to avoid to help maintain a safe workplace during an emergency: Not Doing Drills It’s one thing to talk about a plan, but it’s another to work th...