Something that was safe 10 minutes ago may well have become dangerous right now
- Any check you do only proves that the equipment was fit for purpose on that date
- Things can get damaged and dislodged during use
- Over-reliance on anuual checks is not best practice and not in your best interest
Staff Participation
You should always have a Responsible Officer for overall management
However, it is impossible for that one person to supervise everything that everyone does. People have to be responsible for their own safety.
- An organisation works better with teamwork and a shared burden
- Staff on the front lines are better placed to manage their own safety
- Educating staff is simple - Tell them their lives depend on the safety checks they carry out
- A culture of self-responsibility creates a better workplace, delivers better service and makes everyone's life easier
Keep reminding staff that they are the best experts we have to ensure safety on a daily basis
