Yes…You need checklists
Checklists are effective tools to verify key functions for operational procedures, ensure standardization, and enhance teamwork. Don’t take simple procedures for granted; adopt a checklist mentality.
Checklists are effective tools to verify key functions for operational procedures, ensure standardization, and enhance teamwork. Don’t take simple procedures for granted; adopt a checklist mentality.
High Reliability Organizations should begin their shift or workday with small group huddles to discuss safety and emergent issues.
The Active Shooter 360 3D Workplace Violence Prevention Toolkit has an ACT template for managing risk. The system is color coded for Low, Medium, High, and Imminent Risk individuals.
Threat assessment levels in the Active Shooter 360 3D Workplace Violence Toolkit are like a triage system. Low Risk is green, Medium Risk is yellow, High risk is orange, and Imminent Risk is red.
Horizontal violence means violence from within the family. Ensure your workplace violence program addresses inside threats.
HR entities should be at the tip of the spear for workplace violence prevention programs. Unfortunately, some HR professionals may not be academically prepared to address modern workplace violence issues.
Attacks or violent behavior are usually preceded by threatening communications. It is important that entities implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan to assess threats and take early action.
Siemens implemented a Zero Harm Culture framed by three key concepts. (1) Zero incidents are achievable. (2) Never compromise health and safety. (3) Take care of each other.
Healthy organizations quickly respond to bullying complaints and intervene. However, your workplace may be less than perfect. You’re not helpless; there are key steps you can take.
Bullying doesn’t end after high school. It’s a serious, yet silent, epidemic in American workplaces. In Part I we define the problem; in Part II we explore what to do about it.