Happy New Year!

Happy new year! It’s time to dig in and make plans for what 2022 will look like in your business.

I know that so many have made New Year’s Resolutions by now. And I also know that 95% of those resolutions will be forgotten by Valentine’s Day. Been there, done that.
 
When it comes to workplace safety, it matters a great deal that we, as employers, focus on annual training for our team. When we draw up a plan for an entire year, we can stop worrying about which training topic to cover at each safety meeting. We can organize the handouts, videos and agendas far in advance to allow for a thoughtful and meaningful session. After all, if you are training to just “check the box” then you aren’t really getting a bang for your buck, nor is your crew truly prepared for an emergency in your facility.
 
At the end of the day, we want people to go home to their families, safe and sound. The first step in ensuring that is providing adequate education with solid reinforcement from management. From the top down, safety is everyone’s business.

As a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), I can assist your supervisors in getting the right training to the right people, at the right time. Knowing what rules apply and when matters. Having site safety walk-throughs can expose dangerous working conditions or even highlight positive things that your team is already doing. 

Making your workplace safe is not hard. You simply have to use what you know and the tools you have. And, your focus must last longer than a few weeks.

I hope that 2022 brings health, wellness and prosperity to you and your team. I believe this will be a great year for business growth and success. 


Renee Schofield