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Root Cause Analysis vs Behavior-Based Safety, Part II

By Susen Trail 11/03/2019 Safety Culture

Behavior-based safety alone isn't enough. Discover why focusing only on employee actions can limit results-and how combining it with engineering controls, feedback loops, and leadership support creates a stronger, more effective safety culture.

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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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