Do your workers know what could go wrong on the worksite?
How does your team learn from each other?
Most people are afraid to speak up and talk about the things that they have seen or been involved in.
Have you ever considered implementing a way for your workforce to share their experiences with each other?
Safety programs focus on sharing the incident findings in a safety meeting but don't dig deeper into what each of the individuals on the team has experienced.
The term "common sense" is often used to depict a person that does not have previous experience in a situation on the worksite.
Creating a culture of open communication is a great way to share information that provides your workers with the tools to recognize when something is wrong or could go wrong.
A great place to start is by creating a time and space for your team to discuss the events that they were connected to with the rest of the team.
In this video, David Brennan, Co-founder of Safety Evolution talks about strategies your company can use that will help your team learn from each other.
How could your team start sharing the stories and events that have happened to them?
Here are some ways to start now:
- Add a 15-minute session to your monthly safety meeting for sharing past events
- Create an easy framework to use to document and tell the story
- Assist team members that are shy and don't like public speak by reading their stories for them
- Create a safe space that protects workers from teasing when they share their stories
If you would like to learn more about how Safety Evolutions software can help you capture and share your stories, book a 15-minute call with one of our team.
