Hi all, just thought I would share a recent safety video that I have just created.
Its a remake of the classic 'Don't Walk on by' video.

A simple message really, not to accept poor standards in the workplace and don't walk on by when issues are discovered.

The video is unbranded so free for anyone to use if this is an issue within your workplace.

Hopefully it comes across as a serious message in a humorous way.



Regards, Gavin.

Ray,

What advice would you offer for changing attitudes and behaviours, based upon your experience in industry/business, and what have you found that works particularly well?

As we know this can be a challenging area and I'm always interested to find out what approach other safety professionals use, particularly those with a lot of experience.

Thanks and regards.

westonphil

I cannot claim to have found the Holy Grail. When I was working on large construction projects I did try to treat everyone with respect regardless of their status. I am not convinced keep shoving 'elf and safety down their necks when we often don't provide good welfare facilities, rest breaks and even things like fresh water when it is hot. We expect them to dress from head to toe in PPE even when carrying out relatively low risk work, then when they have made an error we chuck them off site without any thought of their wellbeing. Little wonder these guys at the sharp end have no respect for the company or for safety.

Great Video Gavin,

I started my safety career in the Port industry and unfortunately I found it very difficult to influence.

The Port that I worked in was in a bit of a time warp and still used management models from the 80's (very production driven, no top down safety responsibility and a reluctance to train the employees in new work methods). This was concerning considering how dangerous a busy port can be.

I believe safety in Ports will improve but it will be over time. I noticed as the older employees retired out and were replaced with younger guys they were more open to safety.

Regards David

Thanks Neil88!

Hi David,
Could not agree more, the process operations guys here are very difficult to influence and very stuck in their ways.
The management side here is very good when it comes to safety, they understand there is a need for changing our culture and this is a journey we are currently on.
The younger employees here are picking up some bad habits from the old dinosaurs, but we are trying to address that.
Ports are very Clicky places, the recruitment process can be very poor! Its all mates of mates who already work here that get employed. Therefore the skill set and attitude of some of the people is quite poor. (Sounds bad, but true) Don't get me wrong some of the guys who work here are brilliant, but I feel a few bad apples can really effect the workplace.

Thanks for the good feedback David, its greatly appreciated.

Regards, Gavin.

Great share Gavin...many thanks!