The most effective safety programs today are not reactive or isolated—they are structured systems built around real jobsite ...

Some good-faith efforts by employers to motivate employees to work safely are running afoul of OSHA, which believes that rewards like a pizza party to celebrate a safety milestone actually may provide ...

Supervisors should seek out opportunities to catch employees working safely, using the right safety equipment and clothing, and following safe work practices. It's all too easy to launch a fun, ...

Even as recently as 5 years ago, the vast majority of companies that offered safety incentive programs provided cash, prizes, awards or other forms of recognition to employees for performance related ...

But there is a catch. Safety incentive programs must be structured and administered correctly or they will not achieve the desired results of effective safe behavior reinforcement and lasting behavior ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed by the federal government in 1971 with the goal of reducing workplace injuries and fatalities. OSHA works with employers of all ...

General Motors has announced the creation of the Speak Up for Safety program to encourage and recognize employees for contributing ideas that make vehicles safer, and for speaking up when they see ...