MODULE 3: EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT

Proactive safety recognition programs

Effective recognition strategies

Complying and reporting behaviors are usually required. Making suggestions and participating in safety activities and committees are usually voluntary. All of these behaviors represent very important professional behaviors that should be recognized. Once again, while both positive and negative reinforcement may be successful in motivating required behaviors, only positive reinforcement strategies will be effective in increasing the frequency of voluntary behaviors.

When employees are recognized and rewarded for these behaviors, their overall involvement in safety and health increases greatly. They become more aware, interested and involved in uncovering unsafe work conditions and practices. They know that reporting injuries as soon as they occur reduces lost work time and accident costs.