What does the phrase “Safety First” mean to you? Is it a slogan, or does it drive everything you do? Explore lessons learned by two agencies on how to go beyond the slogans and create a safety-first culture that REALLY prevents injuries and saves lives. Public Works employees perform duties that are amongst the most dangerous in America. Refuse collectors and maintenance workers suffer higher fatality rates than their counterparts in public safety. After a fatal accident, Fairfax County transformed its program from one that provided a false sense of security to one with a values-based approach focused on accountability. Their program became nationally recognized as most improved by SWANA. Carroll County initiated a “From Zero to Robust” program to launch numerous safety initiatives. Creating a safe workplace is a core responsibility of every employer, and this presentation will provide lessons learned, how-to strategies, and innovative approaches on how to build a meaningful program in your organization.

Proficiency Level

Applied

Learning Objectives
  1. Evaluate organizational safety programs and identify leadership, management, and system gaps.
  2. Implement innovative approaches and technologies to develop a robust, values-center safety program that goes beyond mere compliance and improves worker morale and performance.
  3. Utilize predictive performance metrics and leading indicators to reduce injuries and accidents.

Contributor/Source

John Kellas;Steve Aitcheson;Jeffrey Castonguay;James Patteson

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