Having a good safety attitude isn’t just about following procedure. It’s staying alert to possible hazards and taking the extra time to use PPE. It also means that you’re willing to listen to suggestions that might protect you. To have a good safety attitude, you need:
Focus: A good safety attitude means you focus on the task, you concentrate on the job. If you have other things on your mind, you may be distracted. And if you’re bored, an accidental slip is easy.
Strength: No, this doesn’t mean muscle strength; it’s the strength to do the right thing, even when you are under pressure to take shortcuts. A good safety attitude means you have the strength to stick with the procedures.
Time: A good safety attitude means taking the time to do things correctly. Is saving a few minutes worth a lifelong injury? If you add up the life costs due to injuries, it’s obvious that it’s cheaper to do the job the right way the first time.
Responsibility: If you care about yourself and your co-workers, you will take responsibility even when a task “isn’t my job.” A good safety attitude means thinking of yourself as part of the team.
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