Improving Work Place Safety

Andrew Dullock MA

Agenda

About the Author / Introduction

Misinterpretations

Motivation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)

Behavioral Components

Conclusion

Introduction

Goals: • Reduce work related injuries and illnesses• Improve morale and productivity• Reduce workers’ compensation costs

Aims: • Management commitment provides motivation and

confidence• Employee involvement allows workers to develop

and express commitment to safety and health, while embracing change

Introduction

Despite the importance of workplace safety, psychologists have not played a major part in studying workplace safety.

This is surprising, because the theoretical and methodological traditions of psychology have much to offer in terms of understanding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries.

This training aims to correct the situation by analyzing both the behaviors that lead to accidental injuries in the workplace and the behaviors that can prevent and manage them.

Improving Work Place Safety

By: Motivation

Motivation

Internal Motivation: • Support through active monitoring employee performance• Actively caring for the well-being of the individual • Inspiring the individual with open communication and

guidance

External Motivation: • Vision of the teams safety goals and communicating the

‘road map’ to achieve them.• Role modeling of compliant behaviors thereby setting the

bench mark that is expected.

Motivation

Motivation

Improving Work Place Safety

By: KSA’s

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)

Benefits:

People learn about themselves (Weaknesses and Strengths)

Display confidence

Break down barriers (Team Work)

Build trust

Motivate

Develop listening skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)

What Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities do employee need to successfully adopt a safe work environment?

Fact:

The last 100 years have seen a substantial reduction in the number of work-related deaths and injuries, at least in industrialized nations. Nevertheless, fatalities and injuries on the job still occur at unacceptably high rates in both industrial and developing countries. The direct and indirect economic cost of these injuries is staggering.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)

Attention The ability to focus on a particular task

Care A persons level of concern for the safety of others

Regulation The capability to monitor emotions and anxiety

Self-Efficacy The ability to perform the task successfully

Improving Work Place Safety

By: Behavioral Components

Behavioral Components

Conclusion

Conclusion

Discussion