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Embracing a Safety-First Mindset in the Workplace
Creating a safe work environment takes more than the right gear and protocols — it takes consistency, communication and a culture that prioritizes careful work at every level. When safety becomes second nature, teams are better equipped to recognize hazards, speak up about concerns and avoid preventable incidents. But even strong safety policies can lose their impact if they’re not consistently reinforced or if employees grow complacent.
This National Safety Month, BCH’s risk management professionals are highlighting ways to keep safety at the forefront of your operations. Because the more informed and engaged your team is, the better prepared it will be to make smart decisions when it matters.
Helping Your Team Minimize Hazards in the Workplace
Understanding the best way to approach a job is different than actually approaching a job in the right way. All too often, employees become so comfortable in their work that unsafe practices enter the mix. Here are some ways to keep your team sharp.
Keep Safety Top of Mind: The key to creating a successful safety culture and avoiding complacency concerns is to establish safe practices as a top priority. Use eye-catching signage, require routine training and hold regular staff meetings to discuss the importance of recognizing job hazards and taking proper precautions.
Enforce Safety Policies and Procedures: Clearly communicate all workplace safety policies and procedures to staff. Further, ensure you follow through with proper consequences in the event that an employee fails to uphold such policies or procedures.
Refrain from Repetitive Routines: Employees who perform repetitive tasks are more likely to become complacent on the job. If possible, try to rotate repetitive tasks between staff to help employees maintain a sense of variety in their routines.
Implement an Observation Program: Behavior-based safety observations (BBSOs) allow employees to audit one another while they perform workplace tasks, looking out for potential safety concerns. Have employees routinely participate in BBSOs to remedy poor habits or behaviors, identify opportunities for improvement and become more comfortable voicing safety concerns.
Listen to Your Staff: Always ask staff to share their ideas for potential safety improvements, and take any feedback seriously. Also, ensure employees know how to properly report and respond to workplace safety incidents — including near-misses.
Keep Your Team on its Safety A-Game
Complacent actions create dangerous scenarios. Take steps to assess operations and address areas that could place team members at risk. This go-to guide offers tips to get you started.
Weather Aware with BCH
Is your Business Ready to Weather Hurricane Season?
June 1 marked the start of Atlantic hurricane season, and experts anticipate an above-average number of named storms. Now is the time to stock up on supplies, assess your coverage and emergency plans — and ensure team members know what to do if dangerous conditions enter the forecast. It’s also time to brush up on steps to take if your business experiences storm damage.
The BCH Disaster Recovery Claims Guide offers contact information for insurance providers, guidelines for temporary repairs and instructions for reporting a claim. Download it today!
BCH’s Risk Management Center Keeps You Covered All Year Long
With a robust library of health and safety resources, customizable training tracks and expert claims support, too, BCH’s Risk Management Center (RMC) helps your team stay safe, informed and prepared during storm season and every season.
