Did you know that over the years, the number of annual performance reviews has gone down? 82% of workers in 2016 said their companies used annual reviews, but by 2019, that number dropped to just 54%.

Safety training and education in the workplace is serious business. In fact, thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required to ensure all of their employees are given sufficient safety training as well as any necessary safety equipment in order to keep their workers safe.

When safety interactions are prioritized as a useful EHS tool, they help create an environment where workers feel they can speak up and be heard. After all, they’re an opportunity for workers to engage with the EHS team one-on-one, person-to-person.

What makes a leader? Is it charisma? Natural talent? The truth is, the best safety leaders aren’t those who are naturally brilliant or inhumanly dedicated. The best safety leaders are the managers and supervisors who inspire their colleagues to truly believe in safety and practice it in the workplace.

The best way to keep workers apprised of your company’s safety policies is to schedule regular meetings in order to pass along the most relevant information.

You know that safety policies can help keep your workers safe. You also know that your policies are tailored to address your biggest safety concerns and can be wildly effective in making sure workers go home happy, healthy, and safe.

Your safety culture is the core of your safety program, the engine that keeps it moving forward. That’s because a successful safety culture isn’t built around rules or equipment – it’s built around the people you’re trying to protect.

While every day requires an equal commitment to workplace safety, the month of February offers unique opportunities to spotlight special topics.

It’s that time of the year again! Time to sit down, break out your thinking caps, and set goals that you’ll strive toward for the whole year.

No matter what line of work you’re in, it’s important to pay attention to workplace safety. There’s no other time of year where that’s more important than during the winter months, as cold, dark, and snowy and/or icy conditions make everything just that more complicated.