Do:
Establish clear safety goals and objectives for the workplace.
Regularly conduct safety inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards.
Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
Promote safety awareness and provide training to employees.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-miss events to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
Communicate safety information effectively throughout the organization.
Collaborate with management, supervisors, and employees to develop and implement safety improvement initiatives.
Stay up-to-date with relevant safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
Encourage employee participation and engagement in safety initiatives.
Continuously evaluate and improve safety performance.
Don't:
Ignore employee safety concerns and suggestions.
Overstep the defined scope of responsibilities without management approval.
Neglect or disregard legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
Impose disciplinary actions on employees for safety violations without involving management.
Replace the role of professional safety experts or consultants when specialized knowledge is required.
Operate in isolation without collaboration and communication with other departments and stakeholders.
Neglect to document and track safety-related incidents, training, inspections, and improvements.
Underestimate the importance of ongoing safety training and education for employees.
Overlook the need for regular safety committee meetings and discussions.
Complacency towards safety by assuming that everything is in order without periodic evaluation and improvement.