b'Safety CSIA 9injuries.Regular,interactivetrainingkeepsRegularly Communicate Safety Informationsafety top-of-mind and helps employees retainKeep safety visible with bulletin boards, digital knowledge.Customize the topics for differentdisplays, posters or company newsletters.Regular departments or areas. reminders reinforce the importance of safety in the workplace.The safety message should be Set Clear, Achievable Safety Goals changed periodically (weekly or monthly).Use Goals can be a great way to encourage employeesthese communication channels to reinforce safety to get involved in safety.Recognize individualguidelines, such as PPE usage, Safety Data Sheet and team efforts to meet these goals, which caninformation or review of safe work practices.help keep everyone motivated.However, avoid setting goals that focus on injury reduction asEvaluate and Act on Feedbackthis might discourage employees from reporting.Regularly request feedback on safety processes Acknowledge employees who consistently followand be proactive in implementing suggested safety practices and contribute to safety initiatives.changes. When employees see their feedback Rewards can range from public recognition toleads to improvements, theyre more likely to tangible incentives. stay engaged.Regardless of how small a safety suggestion may seem, always get back to the Encourage Positive Peer Influence employee with a response.Ignoring requests can Create a culture where employees remind eachdemonstrate a non-caring attitude toward safety.other about safety practices and help correct unsafe behaviors.Focus on the point that safety isEncouraging employee engagement into your everyones responsibility and not one departmentcompanys safety program is a great way to or person.No single employee should be policingdemonstratehowimportantsafetyisinthe safe work practice, but it should be a responsibilityworkplace.When developing a strategy that is of everyone.Reinforce to staff that reporting unsafespecific to your culture, be creative, think outside conditions and behaviors is key to prevention andthe box and include employee suggestions.Once keeping an overall safe workplace.When safety isyouve come up with a strategy that fits your part of the teams shared responsibility, complianceorganization, communicate it with employees.CENTRAL STATES INSULATION ASSOCIATIONimproves naturally. Share the philosophy that safety is the number one priority.Remember, in a workplace where Leadership by Example employees feel valued, supported and empowered Probably one of the most important parts to a safeto contribute to safety, theyll be more likely to stay workplace is leading by example.When leadersactively engaged in creating a safe environment. consistently demonstrate commitment to safety, it sends a strong message.Regardless of whoIf you need help identifying potential hazards in enters the work area, ensure employees wearyour workplace, please contact Andy Sawan, risk required PPE and follow safety guidelines suchservices specialist at Sedgwick at andrew.sawan@as staying within marked walking areas.Engagedsedgwick.com or 330.819.4728.leadership shows that safety is a priority and not just an obligation.Employees who regularly do not enter the work area and are seen not following safety rules shows to employees that safety is not a priority. csiaonline.org'