- Set clear and realistic goals – (a) what do you want to achieve and (b) how will you know that you have achieved it?
- Pilot the intervention in a small department of the organization first – pick an easy area where people are accessible, positive and in a stable environment.
- Contact similar companies or trade associations to discuss and learn from their previous interventions and experiences.
- Listen to your employees and use the process to improve communication in the organization
- Involve your employees early in the program to increase the likelihood of employee investment and participation – it’s critical that they feel a sense of ‘ownership’.
- Tailor the language, style and branding of the program to your own organization.
- Focus on the real root causes of errors and accidents in the workplace: not just actions, but the motivations or consequences behind the actions.
- Always emphasise that safety is not a priority which can change according to external factors, but a core value which must be considered in every action and task that an employee undertakes.
This site is a good place to start to find information and some free checklists