113 Introduction to Safety Leadership

Leadership in Action

Remember, leadership isn't just about speaking; it's about taking action.

Leaders Demonstrate Commitment

A commitment to safety goes beyond mere support for safety initiatives. True commitment necessitates significant investment in both time and money. While support can be voiced repeatedly, without the allocation of substantial time and money, it's not genuine commitment.

Leaders can showcase their unwavering commitment to safety by:

• Drafting a policy that enshrines safety as a core value. Abandon the "safety first" rhetoric in favor of "safety always" messaging.
• Fully funding and dedicating time to safety training, PPE, and other safety-related programs.
• Reinforcing management's dedication by incorporating safety and health considerations in all business decisions.
• Being visible and leading by example, adhering to the same safety protocols as all other staff.
• Incorporating safety discussions in business meetings.

Leaders Define Safety Goals and Objectives

Leaders set overarching long-term goals along with specific objectives. Management outlines expectations not just for managers, supervisors, and individual workers, but for the entire program. These goals and objectives ought to pinpoint precise actions that will bolster workplace safety and health.

To lay down safety goals and objectives, leaders should:

• Set realistic targets that prioritize injury and illness prevention over mere statistics of injury and illness rates.
• Formulate specific operational objectives that detail how safety and health milestones will be monitored and accomplished.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities, determine timelines, and ascertain the necessary resources.
• Seamlessly incorporate these goals, objectives, and associated tasks into a holistic strategic safety and health plan.

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