Blocks away from where OSHA commenced its hearings, opponents of the proposal stood next to dozens of binders that make up the regulation and urged OSHA to rethink its approach.
I've been doing my formal behavioral safety audits for about six months now and it doesn't always feel like I'm adding value," said the health and safety manager for two of our divisions in California. "Are you sure this process is worth us continuing?"
I hear this question often. In fact, I've asked it myself on a few occasions. After all, I'm championing a safety process where 90 percent of the time audits show employees are working safely. So what's the point?
Safety-related conversations often come across as confrontational. One person tells another he or she is working unsafely and needs to do something about it. This points out that people expect the worst when safety feedback is offered. If you confirm those expectations, you'll have trouble being an effective safety coach. Here are five ways to avoid potential problems.
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