Employers should make it easier for employees to speak up when conditions aren’t safe

A safety culture is difficult to quantify, but its effectiveness can still be measured

Determining who exerts influence and commands respect is key to creating great teams

Don’t let little things slip in the name of saving time and money

Making employees feel they matter is critical to retention, engagement and good health

Injuries and lost days aren’t always the best measure of an organization’s safety record

Managers should embrace specialized work arrangements — with a few caveats.

Employees must be trained to understand the hazards they are encountering.

A lax attitude toward safety can be extremely costly.