MODULE 3: EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT

Proactive safety recognition programs

More and more companies are discovering that the most effective safety recognition programs are proactive. Proactive recognition programs reward employee behaviors that occur before an accident...these behaviors help prevent accidents. These behaviors are mandated by the employer and/or OSHA regulations. In proactive incentive and recognition programs working safe is more appropriately defined as a behavior.

Consequently, employees are rewarded for behaviors such as, "using safe procedures and practices," or "complying with all safety rules." Other appropriate employee safety behaviors include:

o Reporting injuries immediately, no matter how minor;
o Warning coworkers and reporting hazards.
o Submitting safety suggestions.
o Active involvement in safety committees/teams.