Newsletter | May 25, 2022

How can you tell if a business has a safety culture? Businesses with a Safety Culture will: Make safety a core business value Recognize that quality, productivity, and profit all depend on one Ensure risk perceptions are consistent across the organization Attain 100% participation in safety training by all tiers of management Encourage open and approachable communications throughout the organization Experience active employee involvement in safety committees and other safety tasks Enjoy consistent safety compliance because all employees take personal ownership of their safety Many of our members have begun partnering with us to achieve a workplace safety culture through our Safety Ambassador Program. We would be delighted if your company would like to participate, but space is limited. Contact us soon at safety@washingtonretail.org or 360-646-9418 to get started!

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Washington Retail Staff

Renée Sunde President/CEO 360.200.6450 Email Rose Gundersen VP of Operations & Retail Services 360.200.6452 Email Terry Hopsecger Director of Business Development 360.200.6453 Email Robert B. Haase Director of Communications 360.753.8742 Email