July 22, 2016 | By Mike Ryan
Safety first! Companies want their employees to follow that motto, of course. Unfortunately, they rarely do. Unfamiliarity with equipment, distractions on the job, shortcuts with procedures; they all contribute to an alarming number of preventative accidents on the job.
There is no debating that employee safety is a huge issue. The question is what can be done about it?
In this month's Performance Perspective, we explore:
How safety can be delivered in one cohesive program
Broadening program involvement and participation
The motivational effect of combining recognition and tangible rewards
How reinforced learning can be delivered efficiently