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- 1. Safety Leadership Introduction to the Foundation of effective Safety Leadership Presented by Jacquelyn Seth, CSP SHE³ Capabilities www.she3cap.com
- 2. Today’s Goal To introduce the 5 critical Safety Leadership skills that can be used to improve safety climate and safety outcomes in the workplace. Learning Objectives ‒ Explain why Safety Leadership is important ‒ Describe 5 critical Safety Leadership skills ‒ Discuss how an effective leader can apply them on the workplace By the end of the presentation, you will understand the costs of ineffective safety leadership, the benefits and importance of effective safety leadership, and presented the 5 Safety Leadership skills.
- 3. How is a Safety Leader defined? A safety leader has the courage to demonstrate that s/he values safety by working and communicating with team members to identify and limit hazardous situations even in the presence of other job pressures, such as scheduling and costs. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it…” courag e
- 4. There are basic characteristics of Ineffective and Effective Leaders What are some the types of actions... For an Ineffective Leader? For an Effective Leader?
- 5. Ineffective Leader… Lies to protect themselves Withholds information Blames superiors or workers Reacts angrily to a problem without addressing the problem and seeking solutions
- 6. Ineffective Leader… Lies to protect themselves Withholds information Blames superiors or workers Reacts angrily to a problem without addressing the problem and seeking solutions Effective Leader… Never goes back on their word Works hard Tells the truth Listens to hear vs. listens to speak
- 7. Who are the safety leaders in the workplace? Anyone, regardless of their title or role, who values their safety and well-being and that of their fellow workers, is responsible for being an effective safety leader. Safety Leaders ➢ Leaders at the highest level develop the safety programs and policies ➢ Everyone in the workplace is a leader when it comes to reducing safety incidents ➢ But it is the Frontline supervisors and foremen who make sure programs and policies are implemented and enforced which creates a strong jobsite safety climate “Leadership is an action not a position”
- 8. What about that Easter eggs?? “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” —Nelson Mandela
- 10. There is a cost to poor Safety Leadership Direct Costs Indirect Costs • Medical treatment • Lost wages • Sick pay • Damage to work product or equipment • Increase insurance premiums • Family & co-worker suffering • Lost productivity related to incident investigations and work stoppage • Hiring costs to replace an injured worker • Company’s diminished public reputation Direct Costs Indirect Costs True Costs of an accident
- 11. Benefits of Effective Safety Leadership Increased morale Increased teamwork Positive safety culture Reduced safety hazards Safe work practices Fewer injuries & fatalities Better business reputation More productive & better quality
- 12. What about those Easter eggs?? “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” —Nelson Mandela “Leadership is an action, not a position” — Donald McGannon
- 13. Lead by Example ‒ Establishes safety expectations as a core value ‒ Shares safety vision with team members ‒ Demonstrates a positive attitude about safety ‒ ‘Walks the Talk’ ‒ Leads up! Engages & Empowers Team Members ‒ Engages, encourages, and empowers team members to identify and act upon unsafe situations by… •Reporting hazards and safety concerns •Providing solutions •Reporting near misses •Stopping work if necessary Actively Listens & Practices 3-way Communication ‒ Actively listens to hear what team members are saying ‒ Practices 3-way communication by having person repeat the message they heard DEvelops Team Members Through Teaching, Coaching, and Feedback ‒ Respectfully teaches and coaches workers ‒ Watches the learner fix the hazardous situation or perform the task to make sure it's done correctly ‒ Focuses on potential consequences rather than on the team member ‒ Uses the FIST principle: Facts, Impact, Suggestions, Timely Recognizes Team Members for a Job Well Done ‒ Privately and/or publicly acknowledges team members for going above and beyond when it comes to safety 5 Skills & Actions of an Effective Safety Leader“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
- 14. Key Takeaways It takes COURAGE to be a leader It takes COURAGE to be a speak up These skills can easily be inserted into the daily workflow and productivity will not be affected.
- 15. Key Takeaways LEADERS Lead by Example Engage and Empower team members Actively listen and Practice 3-way communication DEvelop team members by teaching, coaching, and knowing how to give constructive feedback Recognize team members for going above and beyond for safety
- 16. What about those Easter eggs?? “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” —Nelson Mandela “Leadership is an action, not a position” — Donald McGannon “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe
- 18. Safety Leadership Introduction to the Foundation of effective Safety Leadership Presented by Jacquelyn Seth, CSP SHE³ Capabilities www.she3cap.com