Companies are often tempted to duplicate their regulatory requirements in their health and safety standards–usually to show due diligence and avoid liability. But simply repeating legal text doesn’t help workers or supervisors understand what they actually need to do which undermines the entire purpose of the legislation: protecting workers. So what should you do instead? Here are 5 practical tips:…
In today’s workplace, safety requires employees to be effectively engaged. In a world where humans are more distracted than ever, well-crafted, clear, and concise documentation has never been more crucial. Documentation must do more than just provide instructions. It needs to influence how your employees interact with safety measures to enable employees to make decisions and enhance their overall human…
Effective communication is crucial for worker safety and plain language is key to achieving it. Complex, jargon-heavy documents can lead to misunderstandings, mistakes, and unsafe practices, especially when workers have varying language skills or technical knowledge. Writing safety documents in plain language is crucial to ensure workers can clearly understand and apply safety protocols. Why Plain Language Matters for Safety…
One of the biggest challenges companies face is ensuring that workers actually read and follow health, safety, and environment (HSE) documents. A beautifully crafted HSE manual, filled with essential safety protocols and regulatory information, is useless if it sits on the shelf unread or fails to resonate with employees. The key to overcoming this challenge is collaboration. Involving workers in…