This week, we’re focused on “Moving Safety Forward” – taking proactive steps to strengthen awareness, accountability, and engagement at every level of your organization. Safety isn’t static; it evolves with our workplaces, technologies, teams, and needs.
An effective safety culture grows through shared responsibility, active engagement, continuous evaluation, and ongoing improvement.
Below are some practical ways you can share with your team to help move safety forward:
1. Know the location of first aid kits, AEDs and fire alarms should an emergency occur.
2. Be a good participant in all emergency drills by following instructions and paying attention to lessons learned.
3. Report injuries and illnesses, near misses and hazards immediately – don’t assume someone else will do it.
4. Volunteer for your organization’s safety committee or offer safety suggestions and feedback.
5. Follow all company safety rules, procedures and protocols.
6. Ask for assistance if unsure about how to do a job safely.
7. Feel empowered to speak up if something about your job feels unsafe.
8. Stop co-workers if they are putting themselves or others in danger.
Moving Safety Forward means going beyond just compliance; it means continuously improving so we can ensure Wisconsin is the safest place to live, work, and play.
