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Is your leadership team equipped to prioritise Health & Safety beyond legal requirements? 🌟 #Safe365 data reveals concerning gaps in senior management’s understanding of workplace safety, risking both employee well-being and organisational compliance. 🏥 With over 60,000 UK workers facing non-fatal injuries annually and significant economic impact, leaders must elevate safety discussions to boardroom-level priorities. Discover the key findings and implications in our latest article: 📌 Read more Are you confident your workplace fosters a culture of safety? Share your thoughts below! #WorkplaceSafety #Leadership #HealthAndSafety #SafeWorkplaces #workplace #management #safety LACK OF LEADERSHIP KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH & SAFETY IS A SIGNIFICANT CONCERN

A recent report finds that governance gaps are slowing down progress in work health and safety. Safe365 highlights the importance of robust governance to enhance workplace safety standards. What changes are needed? https://hubs.la/Q02GxLkZ0 #HRInsights #WorkHealthAndSafety #Governance #Leadership

Governance is a key aspect of building sustainable safety cultures. The Safe365 insights and data aligns nicely with the recently published guidelines by the Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum on improving safety governance. Improving safety knowledge and expertise at C Suite is paramount to and a key enhancer to improving safety performance and culture and ultimately reducing harm in the workplace.

🔊 Excited to share insights on fostering a Speak Up culture in the workplace, co-authored by myself and Tamara Jalving, MA, SPHR Our article on Safety & Health Magazine delves into the transformative power of safety leadership in enhancing both safety and engagement. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eUqtjsTa #SafetyLeadership #SpeakUpCulture #SafetyAndHealthMagazine

🔒 Are you confident in the Work, Health and Safety culture of your organization? 🔐 Leadership plays a vital role in creating a safe and healthy workplace for employees. Yet, many businesses overlook this crucial aspect and fail to address potential risks adequately. Leadership behaviors positively impact employee health and safety. It highlights the significance of promoting a positive safety climate and organizational culture, communicated effectively by managers and supervisors. Setting clear expectations, providing necessary resources, and offering support are key elements in ensuring a safe work environment. Do you have any lingering questions or uncertainties about your company's Work, Health and Safety stance? It's crucial to recognize and address these concerns to protect your employees and your business from unnecessary risks. Consider reaching out to a Work, Health and Safety expert like Plan,Risk Consulting. They can provide valuable insights and solutions tailored to your organization, helping you strengthen your safety practices and create a safer workplace for everyone involved. Don't underestimate the importance of effective leadership when it comes to Work, Health and Safety. Contact an expert today to ensure you are on the right track towards a safer and healthier work environment. 💪💼🔒 #leadership #safety #workhealthandsafety #safetyculture #employeehealth #safetyconsultant

When it comes to workplace safety, a culture of blame can be responsible for a breakdown in safe systems of work, eroding trust and creating a toxic dynamic which can place obstacles in the way of properly investigating accidents. In her latest article, Tended's Head of Behavioural Science Jules Reed explores how leaders can overcome this and work towards a healthy safety culture, helping to break the blame cycle and foster an environment of learning and growth.  #safetyculture #leadershipdevelopment #blameculture https://lnkd.in/g9CDP5C8

🚧 The Workplace Safety Regulator is Coming. Are you ready? 🚧 Psychological safety is more than a buzzword—it's becoming a regulatory priority across Australia. With different rules in each state and ongoing updates, it’s easy to feel uncertain about what compliance really looks like. But burying your head in the sand isn’t an option. Workplace safety regulators are ramping up their efforts, and if your organisation isn’t prepared, you could be facing serious risks. That’s why we’re bringing together three of Australia’s top experts in workplace health, leadership, and performance for a free 60-minute webinar: 🔸 John Makris– Australia’s leading legal mind in workplace health and safety. He’s got the latest scoop on the regulations you need to know. 🔸 Susan Pearse – Master Leadership Mentor and best-selling author who turns big ideas into practical strategies. 🔸 Matthew Elliott – Former International NRL coach who now helps organisations build high-performance teams. What You’ll Gain: Clear understanding of current legislation and how it impacts your organisation. Real-world examples of psychological safety boosting team performance. Practical steps you can take right now to ensure compliance and protect your organisation. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 22nd August 2024 🕛 Time: 12:30 PM 💰 Cost: Free This is your chance to sort fact from fiction and get expert advice that will make compliance understandable, achievable, and beneficial to everyone in your organisation. 👉 Don’t miss out! Register now. https://lnkd.in/gmdr2ee6 Can’t make it live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording. But trust us, the live Q&A is where you’ll get the most value. 👇Know someone who could benefit from this mentoring? Tag them below. 👇 #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceHealth #Leadership #HR #Compliance #Webinar #LeadershipWebinar #WorkplaceWellness #ConsciousLeadership #HighPerformanceTeams

Does your company have a consistent process for authentically engaging your work teams in improving workplace safety? During a recent Captive Resources Risk Control Webinar, Jason Kunz, who has more than 10 years of experience in various leadership roles for 3M, explored seven habits that safety and health managers can use to keep employees safe and healthy. https://lnkd.in/gqcTBnCU #captiveinsurance #riskcontrol #safetytraining #workplacesafety #healthandsafety #ehs

Safety Culture As leaders and managers, is there a strong commitment to develop and maintain a positive health and safety culture across your organisation? To secure and maintain a safe workplace, employers need to ensure that everyone from senior management to individual employees is aware of their responsibilities for safety and acts accordingly. What is a positive health and safety culture? Safety culture can be defined as a combination of the attitudes, values and perceptions that influence how something is actually done in the workplace rather than how it should be done. A commitment to undertaking safety culture improvements in the workplace improves the wellbeing of your staff but also offers measurable benefits: 1. Enhanced safety culture across the organisation 2. Increased workplace morale, employee productivity and staff retention 3. Promotes a positive attitude to ‘near miss’ reporting 4. Reduction in accidents and injuries At EE, we develop and deploy bespoke training and coaching to equip your key leaders and teams, enabling you to identify and address your health and safety performance blockers. Get in touch with us to find out more. #safetyculture #humanfactors #performance

I'm often asked by business owners "How can the IOSH Managing Safely® course benefit my business?" Well The IOSH Managing Safely® Course is designed to provide managers and supervisors with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve employee safety and reduce workplace accidents. Here's how it addresses the specific needs of your business: Comprehensive understanding: The course covers essential health and safety topics, ensuring that managers and supervisors have a solid understanding of their responsibilities and the best practices to follow. Risk assessment: The course teaches participants how to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures, leading to a safer work environment and fewer accidents. Legal compliance: By equipping managers and supervisors with the knowledge of health and safety regulations, the course helps businesses maintain legal compliance and avoid potential fines or penalties. Practical approach: The IOSH Managing Safely® Course emphasises real-life scenarios and practical examples, making it easier for managers to apply the concepts learned to their workplace. Employee engagement: The course helps managers understand the importance of engaging and involving employees in health and safety practices, resulting in a more safety-conscious workforce. Accident investigation: Participants learn how to properly investigate workplace accidents and incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Performance monitoring: The course teaches managers how to establish and monitor health and safety performance indicators, allowing them to identify areas for improvement and track progress over time. Continuous improvement: The IOSH Managing Safely® Course encourages a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety, leading to long-term benefits and risk reduction. Increased confidence: The course empowers managers and supervisors with the confidence and competence to make informed decisions regarding health and safety, resulting in better outcomes for employees and the business. Recognised certification: Upon completion of the course, participants receive an IOSH Managing Safely® certificate, demonstrating their commitment to health and safety and enhancing their professional credibility. By addressing these key areas, the IOSH Managing Safely® Course helps businesses improve employee safety and reduce workplace accidents, leading to a safer, more productive work environment. Join our next IOSH Managing Safely® Course and become a leader in health and safety! Enquire now! Only £400 per person. 📲 07586 608461 📧[email protected] 🔗 www.crossct.co.uk #IOSH #ManagingSafely #HealthandSafety #WorkplaceSafety #leadership