HR’s Role in SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Marlin D. Smith

Our roadmap• Why safety?

• Going beyond the basics

• Put your money where your mouth is

• Money isn’t everything

• Keep it interesting

• Be James Brown…be Mick Jagger

Why Safety?

Going beyond the basics

Put your money where your mouth is

• Provide data related to products, sales, workers comp cost

• A back injury equals “x”, a sprain/strain equals “y”

• Lost work day costs

• Replacement worker costs/OT costs

• Speak to the HIPPO in the room

Money isn’t everything

• Safety committees (SWAT)

• Hazard walk throughs

• 5S programs

• Empowering employees

• Benchmarking trips

Keep it Interesting• Training options

• Mock incidents

• Make a “value connection”

• Marketing/branding your safety program

• Use photos/videos (there is no shortage of bad decisions- thanks internet!)

Keep it Interesting

Keep it Interesting• Safety dollar

• Caught being safe

• Where is our next accident

• Safety poster contest

• Mark your territory

Be James Brown…be Mick Jagger

Do it till you’re 

satisfied!

I can’t get no satisfaction!

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Remember, as HR professionals:• Doing the minimum is just that

• We have an opportunity to add value• Work, life, family

• Make it your business

Thanks for listening!

Marlin D. Smithmarlinsmithhr@gmail.com