A Case of Commitment & Action
In a recent article (linked below), a company's journey from a tragic incident in 2018 to a profound shift in its safety culture is truly remarkable. This shift also led to a groundbreaking decision—a worker's termination for a serious safety breach, despite a clean disciplinary record.
The arbitrator overseeing the dismissal case highlighted key actions that defined this transformation:
- Education Matters: The company invested significantly in educating its workforce on safety policies and procedures. Regular training and toolbox talks became the norm.
- Consistency is Key: Enforcing safety policies consistently became a cornerstone. Just months earlier, two employees were terminated for non-compliance, sending a clear message.
- Adapting to Learn: After significant events, such as the two terminations, the company revised its policies and retrained its staff accordingly. They didn't just react; they proactively adapted.
Safety transformed into a non-negotiable value.
Change is possible. Commit to a safer workplace, educate relentlessly, enforce policies consistently, and adapt as needed.
Article link: https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/dismissal-for-serious-safety-breach-justified-despite-no-prior-discipline/457709?utm_campaign=Editorial-COS-NS&utm_content=262107030&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-52196472
