James Boykins, Director EHS, Moss & Associates
In today’s complex and high-risk work environments, safety engagement is no longer just a checklist item, it’s a leadership imperative. Studies consistently show that an engaged workforce not only drives down incident rates but also leads to increased retention, improved productivity, and stronger safety performance across the board. But engagement doesn’t happen by chance, it starts at the top.
This session will explore how safety leaders can influence culture by fostering deeper engagement from the frontline to the boardroom. We’ll examine the critical role of frontline supervisors in shaping daily behaviours, and how breaking down organizational silos can improve communication, build trust, and unify safety efforts. Drawing on real-world examples and practical frameworks, we’ll look at how leadership accountability, measurable goals, and trust-based relationships can create a culture where safety is owned by everyone.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover the five foundational pillars of safety engagement and how they drive long-term culture change.
- Learn how to bridge the gap between craft workers and supervisors, creating shared responsibility and open communication on the job site.
- Explore the “Trust Equation” and how leaders can earn and maintain trust to increase compliance and discretionary effort.
- Gain practical strategies for building engagement and accountability, including tools for measuring leadership impact on safety outcomes.
- Understand the connection between leadership engagement and enhanced Safety, Quality, and Production (SQP) outcomes.
