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Root Cause Analysis vs Behavior-Based Safety, Part I

By Susen Trail 10/23/2019 Safety Culture

Why don't employees speak up about safety risks? Real-world incidents reveal the hidden barriers-fear, complexity, and lack of feedback-that silence workers. Learn how removing these obstacles can transform engagement and prevent incidents before they happen.

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You Might Be Safe If...

By Susen Trail 09/08/2019 Safety Culture

What does a strong safety program really look like? Compare the clear signs of effective safety management versus warning signs of failure-and learn how proactive practices can prevent incidents, strengthen accountability, and save your organization significant costs.

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OSHA Safety Week

By Susen Trail 08/13/2019 Safety Culture

Is Safety Week just a show, or a true reflection of your culture? Learn how to turn OSHA's Safe + Sound Week into meaningful recognition by tracking real safety metrics and celebrating employee contributions all year long.

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Involve Supervisors In Safety

By Susen Trail 06/27/2019 Safety Culture

Supervisor engagement is the backbone of a strong safety culture. Learn how to set clear expectations, track meaningful KPIs, and drive accountability-so middle management actively leads safety efforts instead of just supporting them.

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Do You Have a Safety Silo?

By Susen Trail 06/12/2019 Safety Culture

Do you have a Safety Silo? When safety is isolated to a few people, engagement, communication, and accountability break down. Learn the warning signs-and how to break the silo to create a culture where everyone owns safety.

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The Need for Management Support for Safety

By Tom Fitzgerald 04/23/2019 Safety Culture

Safety culture starts at the top. When leadership treats safety as a true value—not just a goal-it drives resources, accountability, and trust. Learn how management's actions shape your safety culture and what it takes to build a sustainable, zero-injury workplace.

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Safety Goals vs. Values

By Tom Fitzgerald 04/01/2019 Safety Culture

Is safety a priority-or a core value? The difference shapes every decision your organization makes. Learn how shifting safety from a goal to a non-negotiable value creates a culture where employees protect themselves and each other-without compromise.

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You Have The Safety Role - Now What?

By Tom Fitzgerald 03/27/2019 Safety Culture

Thrown into a safety role-or chose it? Either way, success depends on one critical factor: passion. Discover why true commitment to safety isn't optional, how it shapes decisions, and what it takes to lead a safety program that genuinely protects lives.

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work

By Susen Trail 04/28/2018 Safety Culture

April 28 marks a global moment to reflect on safety progress-and what's next. Join Simple Safety Coach in pushing beyond plateaus by engaging employees and transforming safety from a task into a culture that drives continuous improvement.

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The Cost of Employee Turnover

By Susen Trail 01/31/2018 Safety Culture

Empower your workforce to recognize safe behaviors and report risks in real time. Simple Safety Coach's Safety Observations feature builds engagement, drives corrective action, and helps reduce costly employee turnover-turning everyday feedback into a stronger, safer workplace culture.

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