By Brye Sargent, CSP
The term “Safety Culture” is passed around as though it’s something an organization needs to create. Similar to a policy or procedure. However, culture is not created. It’s developed over time by the leadership team. And a “Safety Culture” is not separate from the overall organizational culture. Instead, it’s an element of it.
By Brye Sargent, CSP
Over the past several years, there’s been a culture shift in how, as well as where, services are provided. More often, consumers are expecting their services to come to them. But as the DIY culture shifts to the “Hire Someone” or “Bring it to me” economy, new and unexpected challenges arise.
by Brandy Bossle, CSP
If you're managing your company's safety program, you need to get support or "buy-In" from across your organization. From senior leaders to front line staff, safety programs require the entire team to be successful.
By Brye Sargent, CSP
The Risk Assessment Process does not need to be complicated, but it should be thorough. When dealing with lone workers, you want to implement two risk assessment processes. One completed for the job as a whole, and a secondary one that is completed by your lone workers at their work site.
A lone worker is an employee who works by themselves without close or direct supervision. There are a number of dangers associated with this type of work, including the potential for accidents or injuries; violence or aggression, and even theft or other criminal activity. However, the most dangerous aspect is the fact that workers are alone and there is no one else around to help in the event of an accident or emergency. Without timely assistance minor issues have the potential to turn into major incidents.