The Gap between Management and Employee Safety Perception
What you'll learn
- Develop a personal working definition for “Safety”
- Discuss why perception is important for the safety culture
- Identify ways you may be perceived in the organization
- Identify perceptions about safety and shaping those perceptions
- Integrate what you have learned into your safety management system
Requirements
- There is no mandatory requirements to take this course.
- Basic understanding of safety management systems
Description
Creating a safety culture is like crafting a masterpiece, requiring a diverse approach involving everyone. Picture this: leaders paving the way with a clear vision, rallying everyone towards common safety goals.
How do they do it? By diving into various activities, for example, choosing top-notch safety management systems, fine-tuning communication at all levels, analyzing risks, keeping a close eye on regulations, etc.,
But it is not just about ticking off tasks. To embed safety in an organization's DNA, leaders and team members need to embrace it. Safety becomes the brand, shaping how leaders and employees see it and each other.
That is where safety professionals step in, weaving together the threads of the organizational culture. They decode how employees connect, what they believe, and how they talk. Why? Because the way these pieces fit together determines whether it is a safe environment or a risky business.
The key is understanding the flow of communication within the organization. It is like having a superhighway for critical safety information that is smooth, uninterrupted, and reaches everyone without distortion.
Imagine a safety culture as a vibrant ecosystem where safety isn't just a rulebook but a way of life. It's about fostering relationships, building trust, and empowering everyone to be safety champions. When safety is at the heart of everything, the entire organization thrives.
Who this course is for:
- All member of Leadership Team
- Business managers
- Employees
- Supervision
- Safety Professionals
- Quality Professionals
- Anyone interesting in learning about safety culture
Instructor
- 4.2 Instructor Rating
- 27 Reviews
- 84 Students
- 1 Course
I am an experienced Safety Professional with more than 50 + years in the safety arena with in-depth knowledge of using Social Media to help improve productivity.
My objective is to bring a fresh point of view and dimension to my chosen profession as a Safety Professional, complemented by this use of Social Media.
I welcome anyone to contact me with feedback and the exchange of ideas.
I am on a continuous journey and want to share my experiences and insights. I am an accomplished speaker, author, and writer; I develop and manage my website, which provides a resource network for small businesses.
Three of my most notable books include my newest book Safety Culture: An Innovative Leadership Approach, Developing an Effective Safety Culture: A Leadership Approach, and Job Hazard Analysis and A Guide for Voluntary Compliance and Beyond.
My additional expertise incorporates digital Curation tools methods, including mind mapping tools such as Docear, writing tools such as Scrivener, and presentation tools such as Prezi and Video Scribe. In addition, assisted other professionals in developing blogs, automating information gathering and distribution, and WordPress website development.
Background
Past board member and web designer of the Georgia Conference
Past President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Georgia Chapter
Past Chair of the Gwinnett Safety Professionals, Computer Technology
Past Adjunct Professor at Lanier Tech, Safety Management Systems
Past Adjunct at Gwinnett college, Construction Safety
Past Adjunct Professor at Rinehart college, Computer Technology
Presenter at Georgia Tech., Hazard Waste Techniques
Full-Time Professor at Columbia Southern University, Safety Management Systems, Construction, Accident Prevention, and Lean Safety
Received management awards for efforts:
ASSE Georgia Chapter Safety Professional of the Year 1998-1999
Project Safe Georgia Safety Professional, 2008
Certified Inbound Marketing Professional and Educator,
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), and Certified 6 Sigma Black Belt, BS in Business Administration with a Master's in Safety Science.
Specialties: Safety Professional and Social Media, WordPress, Safety/Social Media Speaker