You've read about how the right safety incentive program can dramatically change your employees' behavior, and how it can significantly reduce the number and severity of incidents. You've heard the success stories from factories and service businesses in your locale. Now you're ready to try it. Where do you start? How do you make sure that your first attempt doesn't fall flat?
As with most tools, fantastic payoffs require skilled and committed use. Used incorrectly, an incentive program wastes money and time and casts a pall over any future programs.