PCI Production Workshop 4: How to Build a Safety Focused Culture-Production Workshop 4

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In this video, Brad Williams from the Architectural Precast Concrete Committee introduces their next series of production workshops. The focus of this workshop is building a safety-focused culture, and the guest speaker is Brian Duggan, a senior safety professional from Optimum Safety Management. The workshop will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, May 18th, both in person and via webinar. The importance of leadership buy-in is emphasized as a crucial step in building a safety culture. It is recommended to get the entire leadership team engaged and on board with the goal of creating a safer workplace. It is acknowledged that building a safety culture is a process that takes time and resources. The concept of the Swiss cheese model of safety is discussed, where each protective measure represents a slice of Swiss cheese, and the holes in the slices represent vulnerabilities in the system. The role of incentives and discipline in building a safety culture is also mentioned. Incentives can be used for leading indicators such as training and job safety briefings, while discipline is necessary for non-compliance with safety rules and procedures. The importance of trust and employee engagement in building a safety culture is highlighted. It is recommended to involve employees in identifying hazards and finding solutions. A question from the audience asks about the optimum number of tasks a plant can absorb in the process of building a safety culture. The response states that the number of tasks depends on the size of the plant and its resources, and it is important to choose a few big tasks to focus on rather than overwhelming the plant with too many tasks. Another question asks about the best safety rewards program. The answer suggests using a mix of leading indicators specific to each plant, and creating teams within the plant to promote cohesiveness and engagement. The importance of avoiding rewards based on injury reporting is emphasized. The video concludes by mentioning the partnership between the Architectural Precast Concrete Committee and Optimum Safety Management, which offers resources and support for building a safety culture, and promotes Optimum's workshops and safety leadership programs. The next video in the series will feature Corey Olson from Wells Concrete, discussing safety culture at the plant level.

Keywords

Architectural Precast Concrete Committee

production workshops

safety-focused culture

Brian Duggan

leadership buy-in

Swiss cheese model of safety

employee engagement

safety rewards program

safety leadership programs