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Safety is a value.

Meet Ruby Lark CertIOSH, an EHS practitioner at Antea Group UK! On the key ingredient to success in her role Ruby shared, "the ability to bond and communicate with individuals from all walks of life. My approach to EHS is as a caring ‘people person’ and relationship building, and mutual trust are key to being a successful EHS practitioner in my opinion." Get to know Ruby in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gRSte4MD

Safety leadership is about action. It's creating safe workplaces, empowering communities, and protecting the environment. Let's commit to being safety leaders in our actions and decisions. 🛠️💡🌟

The Compassionate Safety WebWorkshop Wednesday 25 September, 0900-1000 (UK) The reduction of anything to its constituent parts causes something to be lost. Because of this, Compassionate Safety is a holistic perspective, a systems approach. Join me to consider how it is our duty to communicate not just the parts, but also the betweenness; to communicate that which exists between the parts. Find out more and book on via our website here: https://lnkd.in/enyw7qkd #compassionatesafety #safetyleadership #safetyculture

This week’s takeaway: As an Environmental Health and Safety professional or as a leader in an organization, you are one of two things. You are either an Ass or you are an Asset. One drives growth. One stifles it. You hold the cards to continueous improvement. Play them well.

Not only building a culture of safety but building the next generation of safety leaders.

So I'm off to a Health and Safety Fair, no doubt there will be lots of tools and equipment on show. Obviously these are important means to working safely and managing risk. However, I've seen many great tools end up as a wasted resource because they weren't supported by the right 'why and how' and backed up by standards for their use. Leaders need to do more than just front the cash, they need to ensure that there are supportive systems and standards. Moreover they must be willing to role model and reinforce these standards in pursuit of excellence.

Safety Champion Spotlight 🌟 Environment, Health, and Safety Manager Gonzalo Llamas has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of our safety team. ⛑️ Just three months after Gonzalo was hired, the pandemic began and he developed and implemented a comprehensive pandemic response program. He also created Safety Week, an annual firmwide event comprised of educational programming and training on various safety topics. 🗨️ Gonzalo said "I've always been people-centric." Having previously worked in the ER, he is passionate about taking care of people and supporting them through difficult times. 🤝 Empathy and building connections with people are critical for keeping our firm safe. Gonzalo says, "The more you connect with people, the better the support you'll be able to provide, which results in a better outcome." 🏅Gonzalo was recently named runner-up for the Young Safety Professional Excellence Award, which recognized his pivotal role in expanding the functions of our EHS team. 🦺 What's next for Gonzalo? He looks forward to continuing to assist with the strategic vision for the EHS team and develop programs that empower employees to lead a culture of safety Dudek. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtF_piqk #EmployeeLedSafety #safety #WeDuSafetyRight

🚨 September marks our annual International Health & Safety Week at ELGA Labwater North America! 🗓️ This week marks ELGA North America's Annual Safety Week, and we're shaking things up with our theme: "Let’s Break The Routine" In the world of water purification, precision is key. The same goes for workplace safety. We're diving deep into how seemingly harmless daily habits can potentially compromise our well-being. Our focus areas this week: 1️⃣ Refreshing our Critical Safety Protocols 2️⃣ Spotlighting and Addressing Complacent Behaviors 3️⃣ Fostering a "Share and Implement" Safety Culture 4️⃣ Renewing Our Pledge to Proactive Safety Measures We're challenging every team member to: 🔍 Identify one routine task and reassess its safety implications 🗣️ Share a "near-miss" story to help others learn 🤝 Propose an innovative safety improvement in your work area Remember, just as we ensure the purity of every water drop, let's safeguard every action we take. Join the conversation! What safety 'aha moment' have you had recently? #InternationalHealthAndSafetyWeek #InnovationInSafety #WaterPurificationExperts #ELGALabwater #Veolia #BreakTheRoutine #WorkplaceSafety #ELGANorthAmerica #SafetyMatters #ContinuousImprovement #LabSafety #WaterIndustry #OccupationalHealth #SafetyLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing #SafetyAwareness #PreventionFirst #SafetyInnovation #WaterTechnology