This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
Subscribe
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • Home
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Editions
    • Archives
    • Buyer's Guide
    • Software & Training Buyers Guide
    • Subscribe
    • Advertiser Inquiries
  • Topics
    • Environment
    • Environmental Health and Safety
    • Government Regulations
    • Health
    • Industrial Hygiene
    • Occupational Safety
    • PPE
    • Product Case Studies/White Papers
    • Psychology
    • Safety Culture
    • Training
    • Transportation Safety
    • More Topics
  • Construction
  • Oil & Gas
  • Columns
    • Editorial Comments
    • Best Practices
    • Positive Cultures
    • Training Strategies
    • Closing Time
    • FR Protection
    • Thought Leadership
  • Products
  • Conventions
    • Convention Companion
  • Multimedia
    • eBooks
    • Infographics
    • Interactive Spotlights
    • Mobile App
    • Photo Galleries
    • ISHN Podcasts
    • Videos
    • Webinars
    • ISHN YouTube Videos
  • More
    • Awards
      • 2018 Reader's Choice Award Winners
    • eNewsletters
    • Events
    • ISHN Store
    • Product Case Studies/White Papers
    • Product Innovations
    • Sneak Peeks
    • Showrooms
    • Vendor News
  • Advertise
    • Contact
Home » Blogs » Thought Leadership » What's wrong with being the safety police?
Dave Weber, CSP, is the founder and owner of the popular workplace safety website SafetyAwakenings.com. He has a master’s degree in occupational safety & health, and more than 40 years of workplace safety experience. Prior to creating SafetyAwakenings.com, Dave managed corporate EHS departments for five international corporations, as well as working in safety education and loss control.

Safety Culture

What's wrong with being the safety police?

ThoughtLeadership.jpg
May 4, 2016
Dave Weber CSP
KEYWORDS OSH professionals / safety professional
Reprints

I've heard many safety professionals proudly declare that - "I'm not the Safety Police!"

But what's wrong with being the Safety Police?

• Police's mere presence on the road is a visual reminder to follow safe driving rules. People never drive more safely than they are near a patrol car. What's wrong with that?

• If a police officer pulls you over they will explain your violation and remind you why following prescribed driving safety rules are a benefit to all drivers. Often a verbal or written "warning" is the only action taken. What's wrong with that?

• If an accident does occur, the police officer is immediately on the scene rendering life-saving assistance. What's wrong with that?

Like police, the safety professional is a visual reminder of workplace safety, a coach who corrects unsafe behavior, and a medical aid facilitator who helps injured workers.

What's wrong with that?

I'm proud that my son's a policeman. We sometimes debate who saves more lives - him or me the safety guy!

So I ask you - what's wrong with being the safety police?"

Recent Comments

In addition to the personal hardship and loss...

No one will know the answer to this...

Bad drivers don't have to ruin your day...

Healthcare workers face a number of serious safety...

In my experience, truck drivers are treated with...

Dave Weber, CSP, is the founder and owner of the popular workplace safety website SafetyAwakenings.com. He has a master’s degree in occupational safety & health, and more than 40 years of workplace safety experience. Prior to creating SafetyAwakenings.com, Dave managed corporate EHS departments for five international corporations, as well as working in safety education and loss control.

Subscribe For Free!
  • Print & Digital Edition Subscriptions
  • ISHN eNewsletter & Other eNews Alerts
  • Online Registration
  • Mobile App
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

GovernmentRulemaking.gif

OSHA eliminates key provision in recordkeeping rule

Ohio wastewater treatment plants reduced unhealthy noise levels

Noise Control

dust collection

Combustible dust FAQs

Magid cut-resistant work gloves

Innovations in cut-resistant work gloves solve common problems

Trump.jpg

The AIHA reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address

ISHN 2018 Readers’ Choice Winners

Events

March 7, 2019

Safety and Wellness: The Combination that Drives Engagement and Profitability

Attend this webinar for the keys to success, as well as mistakes to avoid, when targeting safety and wellness with a Recognition & Reward Program.
March 28, 2019

Process Safety Management: Build and Optimize a Program that Fits Your Organization

Attend this webinar to learn the 14 elements of PSM and how to group them to make managing them more efficient as well as how to identify internal stakeholders and understand what’s important to them.
View All Submit An Event

For Distributors Only

ISHN Magazine

ISHN February 2019 Cover- 144px

2019 February

Among the articles in the February 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have research and tips for proper safety glove hand protection, offer a closer look at worker health and safety, and much more.
View More Subscribe
  • Resources
    • List Rental
    • Safety A-Z
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Market Research
    • Web Exclusives
    • Privacy Policy
  • Want More
    • Connect
    • Subscribe
    • Survey And Sample

Copyright ©2019. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing