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On a Front Line Leadership course for the next couple of days to learn how we can lead in safety and health, positively influencing the behaviour of those around us. Understanding the need for ‘Leading with Safety,’ the course will cover risk management, communication and involvement, influencing behaviour, and creating an action plan. Excited to put into practice what we learn with a personalized view on which of our own personal safety behaviours need to be improved, along with ideas and tools that we can use back in the workplace to help realize safety ambitions. #FrontLineLeadership #LeadingWithSafety #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement #InfluencingBehaviour #ActionPlan

📣 Updates to National Guidance on educational visits from Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel. 8.1f Activities Requiring Employer Approval is NEW guidance for employers which provides advice on the need for approvals on specific types of visit/activity. 7.1a Adventure Activities has been updated with further guidance on what is an adventure activity, risk management, leadership, employer approval, and other higher-risk activities. Search oeapng.info to view and download these documents. #EducationalVisits #guidance #EVC 

#WorldDayforSafetyandHealthatWork! 👷♀️ At Finning, safety isn't just a policy - it's a promise. It's a commitment that each team member plays a crucial role in. Our journey towards safety excellence is driven by rigorous training, leadership, risk assessments, and a culture where safety is a core value. Today, we honour the efforts of every employee who makes safety their priority. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebgn_fmb #SafetyFirst #FinningSafetyCulture

There are still too many instances of life changing injuries and/or death in the workplace. It is every manager's responsibility to ensure that staff work in a safe environment, where risks are assessed and appropriate safety measures are implemented. If you have a new project, or have the slightest doubts whether you are following best practice for existing projects, find an expert and seek advice.

Explore how human factors and leadership drive safety culture excellence in Control of Work, focusing on risk assessment, isolation management, and permit to work. Discover how challenging the status quo, through workshops and sensible metrics, can lead to continuous safety improvement with effective leadership support. https://lnkd.in/e4yjyDTZ #RAP #riskmanagement #safetymanagement #smartmanufacturing

Safety leadership starts from the top. Knowing how to engage with your employees and stakeholders can lead to proactive interventions that prevent issues before they arise. For more information or to arrange a call with one of our Safety and Risk experts contact us at: https://lnkd.in/epy5CyhH

We firmly believe that all accidents are preventable. We build a culture of safety through careful planning, thoughtful implementation, and strong leadership. It's a big piece of our Core Values. We are very proud of the fact that we hold the Certificate of Recognition (COR) for our Health and Safety Management system. -Safety is a way of life -Safety is knowledge in action -Safety is attitude driven #safety #corevalues #leadership #workplaceculture #healthandsafety

Strategies for handling unprecedented events Watch: https://lnkd.in/erTmxRAA In this insightful presentation, Peter Stephenson, Director at Hydrock Fire Safety Division, shares effective strategies and best practices for dealing with unprecedented events. Drawing from recent experiences and international standards, Peter discusses crisis communication, risk management, and the importance of preparedness. Don't miss out on this valuable session from the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference. Watch now to enhance your crisis management skills. #IFSJLeaders2024 #FireSafety #CrisisManagement #UnprecedentedEvents #RiskManagement #CrisisCommunication #EmergencyPreparedness #PeterStephenson

Building a Strong Crisis Prevention Strategy A strong crisis prevention strategy involves regular audits, employee training, and a clear contingency plan. Equip your team with the right tools and knowledge to identify potential threats and act swiftly to mitigate them. #CrisisPrevention #RiskAssessment #EmployeeTraining #ContingencyPlanning #BusinessSafety #CrisisPreparedness #OrganizationalResilience #Leadership

What NEEDS to go right in your operations and how do you make sure it does? The 2022 book, "Critical Steps: Managing what what must go right in high-risk operations" is an excellent resource for: leadership, safety professionals, operations managers, or any field where decisions can have major consequences. This book equips leaders with practical guidance and tools how to navigate complex, high-stakes, decisions in fields where failure is not an option. What Stands Out: 🔑 Actionable frameworks - for getting started in managing critical steps, including "Things you can do do tomorrow" 🔑 Real-world examples - cases studies creating the connection between theory and practice 🔑 Resilience and Human Factors Focus - the text is rooted in contemporary thinking in managing safety and operational risk Big thanks to Tony Muschara, Ronald Farris and Jim Marinus for their contribution. 🚀 Resources to share: At Neste, we implemented our Process Safety Fundamentals (PSFs) in 2023 and have continued integrating these in 2024. Our PSFs are tools and resources to support front line workers, supervisors and operational management in the successful performance of process safety critical operations. 🎬 Feel free to make use of our YouTube video introducing our 9 PSFs in your organisation! (link in the comments)