Kyle Matthews’ Post

I re-share this with purpose….. this struck a nerve with me because I’ve heard it before from other Safety Professionals…. In the Safety Profession, we often try to influence the thought that safety is “everybody’s job,” or that “(insert principal leader) is ultimately responsible for safety,” to promote accountability and encourage engagement. Be mindful of your words. As I often tell other Safety Professionals, you stand in the shadows of those that came before you. Because your operational peers have likely have heard this from another Safety Pro in their time, when encountering an issue. With that being said, be part of the solutions. Work with your operational counterparts to understand the process. Identify risk as early as possible and bring solutions to the table. THAT is how we, as Safety Professionals, can be viewed and utilized as peers and resources, and bring true value, instead of being obstacles.

That's the only way you can grow.

Good Advice

Even moreso when something's an OHS issue; failing to act is not only negligent, but an indicator that your personal view of risk may be totally flawed. No longer can you afford to say "I am not my brother's keeper", for as we constantly hear "What you walk past, you accept". Never accept ANYTHING less than assuredness that nobody could be harmed or hurt. It makes no difference if you're the CEO noticing a coffee spill on the stairs when you come in early; grab some paper towel from the nearest loo and wipe it up! If you find yourself making excuses why you 'don't have time' to do something, you are not a CEO I would trust with my health and wellbeing, or wish to work for. OHS is EVERYONE's responsibility. If you personally don't have time, call someone who HAS before some innocent person slips and falls. Your rank/position doesn't abrogate you from your day-to-day Duty of Care to others. If you'd clean up a spill at home without a second thought, why should it be any different in the workplace?

Everyday we as safety professionals hear these words. Safety is always everyones responsibility. Be your brothers keeper as I'm sure you would want to the same from your coworkers. Don't be a follower always lead, doing the right thing is a leadership quality! #safetyfirst #safetyculture #safetyprofessionals #safetyawareness

Sasa, thank you for sharing this. For it serves as a reminder to us all, never to become too comfortable, or take things for granted. Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep moving. #YouGotThis! 🫶🏻✨ #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearner #Success #LeadershipBehaviour #ChangeTransformation #Productivity #Success #Performance

Motivation, dedication and consistency are the key pillars of any success...

💯💡 Combining with what was conveyed through the short clip, I think that the classic slogans: 'no pain, no gain', 'practice makes perfect', and 'the sky is the limit' (when polished with the right strategy and tactics) are always relevant all the time. 🔆🔦 LinkedIn | https://lnkd.in/gV2H3qRy