Items Tagged with 'engagement'

Psychological and psychosocial safety are two different things. 

Safety expert says that moving the needle on safety isn't about more rules; it’s about adaptive leadership and removing the demotivators that stall discretionary effort.

High-performing safety cultures include high levels of engagement, encourage reporting of hazards, near misses and incidents, and focus on prevention.

One reason for the lack of widespread adoption of HOP is HOP asks more of organizations, in terms of time and resources, than traditional safety. 

If your construction team doesn't believe in the safety culture behind your policies, it won’t matter.

Common construction practices pose various challenges to productive and safe operations and the prevention of worker injuries.

A robust safety culture boosts engagement by showing commitment to well-being, while engaged employees improve safety.

Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety and author of several books on workplace safety, training and culture, talks to ISHN about this.

In addition to requiring workers to wear the necessary safety equipment, it’s also important for management to create a strong work culture and to show the staff that they’re valued. Here are some tips for prioritizing safety and communication in an industrial setting. 

A sturdy foundation is essential in construction to ensure the stability and integrity of the entire building. Similarly, when managers take the time to get to know their employees, they establish a solid foundation of trust and lay the groundwork for optimal performance.