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As part of #NationalSafetyMonth, we asked our APTIM teammates why they choose to work safely. Terry Powell, Task Order Safety Manager for RMMR, had this to say: "Why do I choose to work safely every day? Because I am loved and I care for people. The people in my circle of life strengthen me every day and I want to reciprocate. There are too many opportunities for other aspects of life that could bring a sudden change of life. I don’t want to increase the odds by not being safe. Especially since I’ve been provided the tools to do so." Why do you choose to work safely? Let us know in the comments. National Safety Council #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyManagement #HSE #EHS #Quality #StartSafeStaySafe #InPursuitOfBetter

🌟 From the Field to Leadership: My Journey from HSE Officer to Successful Director - Part 3 🌟 Hello LinkedIn community, Thank you for your incredible response to the first two parts of my journey! I'm excited to share the third installment of my story. The Third Challenge: Navigating Complex Situations and Leading by Example In my continuing role as an HSE Officer, I encountered a variety of complex situations that tested my problem-solving skills and ability to maintain high safety standards. One notable challenge occurred during a routine site inspection. While inspecting the site, I noticed that a piece of heavy machinery was being operated without proper safety checks. Recognizing the immediate risk, I quickly halted operations and coordinated with the maintenance team to conduct a thorough inspection and repair. This quick action prevented potential accidents and underscored the importance of vigilance in maintaining a safe work environment. Following this incident, I organized a series of workshops focused on machinery safety and proper inspection procedures. These sessions were designed to educate workers on the critical importance of adhering to safety protocols and to empower them with the knowledge needed to identify and mitigate risks. Another significant challenge arose when I identified a lack of communication regarding safety updates among different shifts. To address this, I introduced a daily safety briefing at the beginning of each shift, ensuring that all team members were informed about current safety concerns, updates, and best practices. This initiative improved overall awareness and fostered a culture of continuous safety improvement. Throughout these experiences, I emphasized the importance of leading by example. By consistently demonstrating a commitment to safety and being proactive in addressing risks, I built trust and credibility with my team. This trust was crucial in fostering open communication and encouraging team members to report hazards and suggest improvements. Reflecting on these challenges, I realized that my role as an HSE Officer was not just about enforcing rules but also about inspiring a shared commitment to safety. Every obstacle was an opportunity to learn and grow, both for myself and for my team. Stay tuned for the next part of my journey, where I will share more insights and experiences that have shaped my path in health, safety, and environment management. Your support and engagement mean the world to me! 📅 Don't miss it! Tune in tomorrow for the next chapter of my journey. 📅 Stay engaged and thank you for your continued support! #LeadershipJourney #HSELeadership #SafetyExcellence #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceSafety #LeadershipInAction #SafetyFirst #InspiringLeaders #CareerAdvancement

Absolutely crucial proposal! #ProcessSafety #ZeroAccidentVision It's evident that process safety demands its own specialized expertise and focus. #SafetyFirst #SafetyMatters By recognizing the unique risks and consequences associated with process industries, we can ensure a safer environment for all. #RiskManagement #SafetyCulture Creating a dedicated position for a process safety supervisor is a proactive step towards mitigating catastrophic incidents. #PreventionIsKey #SafetyLeadership Let's prioritize the recruitment of process safety experts to bolster our safety units and strengthen our commitment to workplace safety. #SafetyExperts #SafetyAwareness Together, let's pave the way for safer and more resilient process industries. #SafetyImprovement #ProcessSafetySupervisor 💪🏭🛡️

Taking it from the mind and installing it in the heart… Safety has been spoken of for as long as I can’t remember when but my question is, “Is the message that is being preached getting to where it’s intended?” Being Safety Engineers, Specialists, managers etc. does not make a change in people, of cause it makes a great change on our academic status’ as who we are in the world of knowledge but is knowledge alone enough to make a difference in our people? Regardless of who we are or what we are in our companies, I believe our characters plays a major role in the message that we try to send across. I was so touched at one site I recently visited for an audit to see that we still have people within the organizations who still believe that bossing people / employees will make them understand. A site walk I took with this senior manager, I almost believed that his site is one of the most organized sites one had ever visited but later after lunch time I decided to take a site walk alone since there had been a major incident a week past. When I got to site I saw a shock of my life, zero legal compliance, people working at heights without fall arrest and a lot more. After having a chat with the employees privately on site, my observation on the matter was that this is what you get when you don’t teach people but instead install fear in them to respect safety. Workers will have that in mind but they won’t take it to their hearts. In your presents everything will be done as you instructed because they fear you, safety is all about teaching people the right thing to do and should this be done in a more matured and respectful way I believe we will have less problems of carelessness towards one’s safety and fellow employees. Let’s educate our people in such a way that with or without us they will still value their safety and that of others knowing that it’s not only the right way to do but the safest way of doing things. Thank you for reading and let’s take safety from our minds and install it in our hearts so it becomes not only a thought but a continuous act, belief and culture that comes from the hearts... Written by: Kabelo Newton Ncube #safety #hse #safetyculture #HSEprofessionals

Another failed safety culture discovered - A local safety practitioner contacted me this week, asking for help with some of their project safety issues. They explained that the superintendent of their project gatekeeps their safety efforts, telling them to limit their interactions with workers, not to approach or speak to senior management when they visit site, and to not make a big deal of issues that need correcting. Hazards that do get brought up? Are brushed off as unimportant and aren’t addressed. Essentially the message is to keep their head down and stay in the first aid trailer until summoned. They further explained that the superintendent of the site openly undermines their attempts to foster a culture of safety, and that the workers and subtrades barely acknowledge their presence. My contact feels like there’s absolutely no reason for them to be at this project if they can’t be effective and can’t make a difference. They feel defeated and useless. They also explained to me that when the regional safety manager visits site on occasion, the safety manager follows the status quo and doesn’t support the empowerment of frontline safety efforts. There’s a lot of lip service that never comes to fruition. They also explained that when the construction director visits site, it’s much of the same. My advice? Quit! Find a company who values you and values your safety contributions. This situation is hallmark of a completely failed safety culture. No support or buy-in at the top, and no foundational support at the bottom. There are many CSOs in industry who experience this believe it or not. They’re seen simply as regulatory checkboxes in the eyes of management, who are beholden to production schedules and business as usual. They asked me what they could do to affect change; sadly, I said there wasn’t anything that could be done, as the issue starts at the very top. The superintendent needs a tune-up, as does the regional safety manager, as well as the construction director. Unfortunately, those who don’t change willingly will only change as a result of catastrophic events, being hammered by the regulator, the CEO setting the example, or by losing marketshare. I empathize with the feeling of utter defeat. Best to move on to where you’re valued, unless you can grab the ear of the CEO or owners. Sad times indeed! 😔 #safetyfail #ohs #hse #occupationalhealthandsafety #construction #projectmanagement #builders #engineering #riskmanagement #leadership #safetyculture #majorprojects #projectdelivery

🌟HSE Professional Mindset! 🌟 A Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Professional Mindset is more than just a checklist—it's a commitment to fostering a culture of safety and well-being in the workplace. This is how we can have it delivered: 1️⃣ Proactive Risk Management: Anticipate and prevent incidents before they happen by prioritizing hazard identification and risk assessment. 2️⃣ Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of the curve with ongoing education and a growth mindset, ensuring you're always up to date with the latest safety practices and regulations. 3️⃣ Cultural Leadership: Lead by example and embed a safety-first culture throughout your organization, where safety is everyone's responsibility. 4️⃣ Open Communication: Foster transparent communication and feedback channels to improve safety measures and protocols. 5️⃣ Empowerment and Engagement: Involve your team in safety decisions, empowering them to take an active role in their own safety and that of their colleagues. 6️⃣ Recognition and Reward: Celebrate and reinforce safe behaviors to cultivate a positive safety culture. 7️⃣ Learning from Incidents: Analyze incidents and near misses to learn and implement changes that prevent future occurrences. By embodying these principles, HSE professionals ensure that safety isn't just a priority—it's ingrained in the DNA of the organization. Let's make safety everyone's business! 💼🛠️ Photo: ⬅️ 2 ➡️, Doon De Bruyn | Joel Ntambwe | Mumba Chama | Kizito ILUNGA KADIBU | Yours Truly the Advocate - HSE&S Vernon Mumba #HSE #SafetyFirst #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceSafety #ContinuousImprovement

Time well spent this morning taking part in the Webinar by TSO working in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive HSE on ‘Safety Climate and Culture’ in Organisations. I think the big message received by me from the event has been Engagement. • Speak to your staff, keep health and safety high on the agenda. • Lead by example. • Maintain high standards and communicate the importance of why decisions are made. • Take on board feedback from staff and use it constructively. • Ensure that H & S procedures and policies are at the forefront and understood by all. A well-managed H & S policy is vital, to protect our staff, our staff we care about and want to keep safe. Ensuring a positive Safety Culture takes a team effort. Here are two key players in maintaining just that at Redbrick Contracts. Chris Reay our Contracts Manager – fresh out of the renewal of his First Aid at Work Qualification just last week and Neil Sykes, Director of Building Services and our current Site Manager at our NE Lincolnshire project. Chris and Neil are experienced leaders (hold too many qualifications to list!), both bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. It's almost like our version of the Dynamic Duo,……..but I’m not sure who is who. We are lucky to have them. 💙 #healthandsafety #construction #polices #procedures #engagement #besafe #riskassess #rams #rules #conduct #staff #construction #ppe #listen #meetings #communication #learn #SMSTS #firstaid #experience #besafe #hse #building #project #training #leadbyexample #manage #paperwork #record #anaylise #review #focus #beproactive #cpd #toolboxtalks

HSE = #STANDARDS = #ACTIVE |°| STANDARDS: •••Work based on standards, not opinions. There is little conversation carried out by a supervisor with workers who are being supervised while work is taking place. The supervisor said, "Wow, sir, this can't be used!" and "Why, sir?" answered the workers. "Well, basically you can't, sir," continued the supervisor. "Oh, sir, I've been using this for the past and have no problem with the other supervisors," said the worker. Then the supervisor was confused about what else to say. Talking about safety cannot be separated from a standard or reference that regulates it. An employee's safety while working is not only the responsibility of the company that employs him, but the government, as the regulatory owner, is also very strict in its rules. One of the purposes of creating a standard is none other than to protect employees from dangers and risks that could threaten their safety when they work. Whether a job is said to be safe or unsafe must be based on standards, not anyone's opinion, as in the example of the conversation above. Standards are like a weapon for a supervisor or safety officer, so that when carrying out inspections and testing of work. Below is an example of the division of a standard: 1. International standards such as OHSAS, etc. 2. National standards such as SNI, and regulations such as Law No. 1 of 1970 concerning Work Safety, etc. 3. Company operational standards such as the manual, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instruction, and company handbook A supervisor and safety officer should use standards as a reference in providing guidance and supervision of work in the field. Note : Avoid double standards, which can result in confusing operations in the field. |°| ACTIVE: •••Proactive rather than reactive in action It is a big mistake if we act reactively to a problem. Waiting for an accident to occur is not a principle in safety science. Promotive and preventive are the principles of safety science. Have an umbrella ready before it rains, and prevention is better than cure is a safety slogan that is easy to understand. Proactive examples include safety inspection programs, safety training, safety meetings, and others. Another name for pro-active is leading indicator, which is generally a term widely used in large companies. ***** #HSEUpdate #Management #EHS #HSE #SHE #ContructionManagement #ProjectManagement ***** #OpenToWork #lowongankerja #lowonganpekerjaan #asiapasifik #HRD

Being a safety officer the one thing i found which creates safe work environment to life of workers at work site is commitment from top level of organization to promote safety culture , the more it intend to safety carried out their activities to targets compare to safety policy ways to proactively manage crew health at site and mitigate work related risks 1. plan in advance , planning is like half work done that for this targets how how much human resource , capital resource , time period with climate change adverse effect in mind , is required 2. working safely takes time but way more better then accident while working and cost effective so the top management have keep in mind that if your priority is safety for environment and employees then it start from top tier management