Always Look for Improvement
- Train Employees Well - Make sure that all employees have access and complete training for their position.
- Reward Employees for Safe Behavior - Rewards are an easy way to encourage workplace safety.
- Partner with Occupational Clinicians - Physical and occupational therapists can also improve workplace ergonomics and develop human performance evaluations to help you screen candidates for physically demanding roles and aid in the return-to-work process.
- Use Labels and Signs - Labels and signs are a cheap way to quickly communicate important information.
- Keep it Clean - Messy workplaces are a breeding ground for accidents.
- Make Sure Employees have the Right Tools for the Job - The right tools create a better product and a safer work environment.
- Encourage Breaks - Take a walk and come back to what you are working on periodically.
- Hire Qualified Personnel - Thoroughly assess potential employees and their aptitude for a safe work place.
- Keep an Open Dialogue - Make it easy for employees to express their opinion on EHS matters.
- Have Regular Meetings on Workplace Safety - Knowledge is the best key to a safe work place and everyone needs to know the right way to do things.
