Question 1. Which role modeling characteristic do you feel is most important to a Safety Program? Why?
Question 2. "Don't let your negative attitude about safety give employees an excuse for developing a bad attitude." What does the author mean by this statement? Give an example.
Question 3. Why must organizational leaders realize the importance of their accountability to not just "talk the talk," but also to "walk the walk" when it comes to role modeling safety-related expectations? Discuss the Isbell Construction initiative and its effectiveness.
Question 4. You are the company safety manager, and you have just been introduced to a group of 30 new hires. What types of information should you include in your Welcome/Introduction? Based on the information in the textbook, write a brief welcome for the newly hired employees.
Question 5. You are the Safety Manager at your location and have been tasked with revamping the Safety Orientation. List the components of your safety plan and discuss briefly how you would want your Safety Orientation to flow. Provide examples where appropriate.
Question 6. The author notes that responsibility and accountability can be implemented in a two-step process. What is involved in each step of this process? Provide examples that show how each of the steps can be applied.