Starting Point
Safety Climate characterized by:
–Lack
of knowledge outside Safety Division.
–“Silo’d”
approach to Safety within the organization.
–High injury rates and an acceptance that they are “inevitable” in a government
organization.(1 injury/day and 1 LTA per week). No injury tracking at all.
–Safety
basics not in place (programs and procedures)
–Housekeeping
habits poor.
–Union using safety as a “stick” in Labor-Management disputes.