b'8 SafetyEmployee engagement in safetyE mployeeengagementinworkplaceothers and suggest improvements.By Andy SawanDedicated to keeping its members at the forefront in their industrysafety is critical for maintaining a safeManyemployeeshavefirst-and productive environment. Whenhandknowledgeoftasksand employees actively engage in safetyjob functions and can highlight efforts, theyre more likely to follow protocols,potential risks, hazards and offer better solutions identifyhazardsandcontributetoacultureothers may overlook.prioritizing well-being.Employee engagement will differ from company to company depending uponEmpower Employees to Speak Upfactors such as culture, leadership, employees andThere are many ways to encourage employees to the current safety program.Regardless of the typereport hazards, near-misses and unsafe behaviors. of safety program you have, involving employeesThe key is to encourage reporting without fear of in it will show the companys dedication to safetyreprimand.Suggestion boxes, computer reporting in the workplace.An effective way to protectsoftware, safety meetings and toolbox talks can employees is to involve them in your companysall be used to address safety concerns and make safety program.There are a number of ways toemployees feel comfortable contributing to safety.do this, so it is important you find out what works best for yours. ProvideOngoingSafetyTrainingand DevelopmentHerearesomestrategiestoencourageDevelop a training program that offers guidance engagement: and knowledge to employees.Training is required in many situations for compliance but it should be Involve Employees in Safety Planning more than that.The main focus of training is to Activeparticipationinthecompanyssafetyencourage employees to work safely to eliminate planning meetings and risk assessments willinjuries.Remind them that nobody wants to get allow workers to voice their concerns, concerns ofhurt at work and safety training is key to preventing The InsulatorJuly 2025'