6 Strategies for Construction Businesses to Create a Culture of Safety

In the construction industry, safety training isn't simply a one-time task that's completed during orientation. It's an ongoing part of the job that applies to everyone, regardless of their experience or position. There is always something new to learn or reinforce, which makes creating a lasting culture of safety in the workplace important, according to For Construction Pros.

To help more companies implement lasting cultures of safety, For Construction Pros outlines several strategies businesses can implement. These include: treating training as if every employee is new; not overloading employees with new information; teaching employees how to respond to incidents when they do happen; and promoting mentorship and recognition to keep safety top of mind.

No one is perfect and mistakes can happen at any time. It’s in the response that shapes a solid safety culture. A strong culture teaches people how to approach the situation, how to reflect on what happened, and how to come out of it with the mindset of “this is never going to happen again.” It’s about learning with each other.