For me as a Supervisor, it’s key to maintain open lines of communication and make sure my team has their eyes on me. Safety is a team effort.
Validation builds understanding. When using 3-Way Communication, team members use call-and-response to describe tasks, communicate needs, and relay instruction. The repetition and confirmation required encourage active listening. When repeating the message, a listener affirms that the message is received, and the task can be completed safely. Our “You See It; You Own It.” culture started with our founder and his philosophy on work done well. Ted fostered community in our first employees by instilling a sense of responsibility and autonomy throughout P&J. Projects are safely completed when employees make good catches, speak up when they see opportunities for changes, and stop work when policies aren’t being followed. Long before it was said aloud, P&J worked as One Team to build a culture around this concept – by owning what we see, team members have always been putting people first.
Sally Blackwell Supervisor
As a Safety Professional “You See It, You Own It” means taking personal responsibility for any concerns you observe and taking immediate action to correct. It’s simple, we look out for each other.
Bryan Szostak EH&S Director
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