As safety professionals, we all know the difference between the safety performance of workers under a safety-oriented supervisor and workers under a supervisor that does not push safety. A company’s front line supervisors can make or break a safety culture. The Safety Accountability for Supervisors (SAS) program is a simple, effective tool to get the front line supervisors to take safety much more seriously.
Before the program is implemented, it should be explained to all of the concerned parties. This should also include a commitment from upper management and a statement that these results will weigh heavily during evaluations.