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This blog by James Kell explores the evolution of safety incentive programs, from traditional approaches that often backfire to innovative methods that create breakthroughs in safety culture! 🥕

Building a Strong Safety Culture: Safety isn't just a priority—it's a culture. As a Manager, I'm committed to fostering a workplace where safety is ingrained in every action and decision. Together, let's cultivate a culture where everyone feels empowered to prioritize safety, because when safety becomes second nature, success follows. "Safety is individual responsibility" #SafetyCulture #WorkplaceSafety #QualityManagement

Peter H., Head of Health, Safety, and Environment at AA New Zealand, has delivered a keynote session on “Safety Made Easier – Challenges and Opportunities to Create More Valued and Sustainable Safety Performance” at the OHS Leaders Summit New Zealand, held at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Peter’s session highlighted practical steps to simplify safety practices and foster sustainable outcomes for workers and organisations. He explored the challenges of adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, the importance of understanding an organisation’s unique context, and aligning safety efforts with stakeholder maturity and change readiness. Through real-world examples, he emphasised how shifting away from compliance-heavy practices to a more approachable, tailored communication style can lead to impactful safety improvements. Key highlights: • Peter discussed the challenges organisations face in making safety easier, discussing the importance of understanding the factors that have shaped the current state of safety practices. • The session provided strategies for building influence among stakeholders by learning, listening, and speaking in their language to foster better engagement and leadership in safety initiatives. • Peter emphasised that making safety about the people, rather than just compliance, leads to more meaningful and sustainable safety performance for all. • The session concluded with a reminder of the importance of balancing theory with the realities of working in the ‘real world’ to achieve practical safety improvements. #OHSLeadersSummit #CordisHotelAuckland #WorkplaceSafety #SustainableSafety #HealthAndSafety #StakeholderEngagement #FocusNetwork #FocusNetworkEvents

Facilitaed by our WHS team and SSE, Mick Barry, EQ Resources recently took another step towards bolstering its #safetyculture with an event called Stop and Prop. Imagine gathering everyone on site, from the frontline crew to the office staff, to focus on one thing: making their workplace safer. That's exactly what happened, and it wasn't just any meeting. We were honoured to host Garry Nichols, a Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Advocate to share his story as an amputee and provide insights that really made everyone think about how they approach safety every day. Here are the highlights on what this initiative was all about: 🛑Stop and Prop Initiative: We hit the pause button on the regular day-to-day, to remind us all of the EQR values and talk about how everyone can contribute to a safer work environment. 🗣Guest Speaker : First hand experiences and insights bravely shared amongst peers can change how we see things. A real reminder on the importance of safety practices and avoiding complacency in the workplace. 💭A Learning Moment: This wasn’t about ticking boxes. It was a genuine opportunity for everyone at EQ Resources to deepen their understanding and commitment to safety across the Mt Carbine site. ⁉️But why is this so important? Because, it ties back to a bigger picture in Queensland’s mining industry. This initiative aligns with findings from "The state of safety reporting culture in Queensland’s mining industry" ,a recent survey that delivered some interesting findings: ➡️Positive Findings: Strong team support for safety among mine workers. Adherence to safety standards and reporting of concerns is encouraged. ➡️Areas for Improvement: Enhancing the clarity and ease of use of reporting systems. Increasing recognition of positive safety behaviors. Involving frontline workers more in safety initiatives. 👷♀️👷🏽♂️We believe that by facilitating conversation, we are nudging our colleagues to have a hard look at how things are done and encouraging discussion on how they can be done better. It’s about building a culture where safety isn’t just a poster on the wall but a real, living thing that everyone is part of. Now, that’s something worth talking about. #worksafehomesafe #actsafefeelsafe #safework #safety #miningsafety Survey is available from the Comissioner for Resources Safety and Health's website.

We’re delighted to have Craig Dodds, Head of Health, Safety & Compliance at Argosy Property Limited, hosting a breakout session titled “Simplifying Safety” at the OHS Leaders Summit New Zealand, on November 12-13, 2024, at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. In the realm of workplace safety, rules and regulations often become mere box-ticking exercises without genuine buy-in from everyone involved. Comprehensive SOPs and JSA processes can fail if end users are not engaged or don’t see their value. Successful safety procedures thrive on stakeholder support and collaboration. To foster this collaboration, we must simplify safety practices—making them easy to understand and implement encourages adherence. Key points Craig will discuss: * Easiest ways to get ‘buy in’  * Benefits of standardising safety procedures * Why collaboration is a must * Complicated almost never means safer? #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyCulture #OHS #SafetyLeadership #Collaboration #SafetyInnovation #SafetySimplified #OHSLeadersSummit #FocusNetwork #FocusNetworkEvents For more information: ohsleadersnz.com

Day 4: Recognizing and Rewarding Safe Behavior At Barksdale Safety Solutions, LLC, we understand that positive reinforcement plays a vital role in promoting a strong safety culture. 🌟🏆 Management commitment to safety involves recognizing and rewarding employees for their safe behavior and contributions to workplace safety. Here’s how we do it: 🎉 Safety Incentives: Offering rewards and incentives for safe practices encourages employees to prioritize safety in their daily tasks. 👏 Public Recognition: Acknowledging individuals and teams who exemplify outstanding safety practices in company meetings or newsletters boosts morale and reinforces the importance of safety. 📈 Performance Metrics: Using safety performance metrics to track and celebrate improvements helps keep safety at the forefront of everyone's mind. 🏅 Safety Awards: Hosting annual or quarterly safety awards ceremonies highlights the commitment to safety excellence and motivates others to follow suit. By recognizing and rewarding safe behavior, management shows that safety is not just a requirement but a valued and celebrated part of our company culture. Stay with us as we wrap up our series tomorrow with a focus on continuous improvement! 🌟🏗️ #SafetyFirst #ManagementCommitment #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyRecognition #SafetyIncentives #BarksdaleSafety #PositiveReinforcement #SafetyCulture #SafetyExcellence #EmployeeEngagement

Building a Safety-First Mindset! 🛠️ with the products and services you need from @My Safety Shop Rapport Cultivation is at the heart of a strong safety culture. By fostering collaboration through team-building, regular check-ins, and an open-door policy, we create a space where everyone feels empowered to take ownership of their safety—and look out for their colleagues too. Together, let’s build a workplace where safety is everyone’s responsibility! Ask Walli how to Implement Health and Safety with a Safety-first Mindset? https://zurl.co/YTnQ? Or get the Support you need from Safetywallet: https://zurl.co/mK69 #MindsetEvolution #SafetyCulture #Teamwork #SafetyFirst

🌟 Your Employees Are Your Greatest Asset! 🌟   At Bensen Fire & Safety, we believe that investing in your team’s safety is one of the best decisions you can make. A strong safety program not only protects your employees but also enhances productivity, morale, and overall workplace culture.   By prioritizing safety training, proper protocols, and a culture of care, you create an environment where everyone can thrive. Let’s work together to ensure that your employees feel valued and secure every day on the job!   Protect what matters most—because a safe workplace is a successful workplace.   For more information on how we can help strengthen your safety program, contact us today!   #EmployeeSafety #BensenFireAndSafety #WorkplaceSafety #InvestInYourTeam #SafetyFirst  #EmployeeSafety #WorkplaceSafety #ConstructionSafety #ManufacturingSafety #RiskManagement #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceWellness #SafetyFirst #EmployeeHealth #SafetyCulture #Compliance #IndustrialSafety #TechSafety #HealthcareSafety #LogisticsSafety #MiningSafety #AerospaceSafety #PublicSectorSafety #InsuranceRisk #RetailSafety #WarehouseSafety #EmployeeProtection #LogisticsRisk #WorkplaceSafety #HealthcareSafety #MedicalSafety #HospitalSafety #EmployeeWellness #HealthcareRisk #OilAndGasSafety #EnergySafety #WorkplaceRisk #HazardManagement #EmployeeSafety #ManufacturingSafety #IndustrialSafety #ManufacturingRisk #HealthAndSafety #WorkerProtection #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #ConstructionRisk #BuildingSafety #SafetyCulture

We’re serious about safety at our Group, and this National Safe Work Month we’re shining the spotlight on our updated Health & Safety Strategy! Our approach continues to evolve, with a focus on leadership, learning, communication and critical risk. In addition to our four key result areas, we continue to have a ‘Safety First’ vision, centred around our SAFE (Simple, Accountable, Focus, Everytime) Commitments. On a personal level, I am committed to playing my part to ensure everyone across our business can do their job safely and get back home to their families each day. There is nothing more important than workplace safety, and we all have a role to play. You can learn more about our approach to safety, health and wellbeing at our Sustainability Hub: https://ow.ly/s0ba30sGUMp #NationalSafeWorkMonth #WorkplaceSafety

The shift from reactive to proactive safety is crucial; Dr. Helene Seidel-Sterzik latest ecoPortal blog highlights some really practical steps to get there. Check it out! https://hubs.li/Q02Fx5Jl0