Implementing the Process
As is true of everything else in safety improvement, the implementation process provides a tremendous opportunity to foster across-the-organization engagement. Employees at all levels and positions get a chance to demonstrate safety leadership.
Implementation Team Makeup
Under most circumstances a team is created to implement the process of systematically reducing hazards. The most effective implementation team is composed of a cross-section of employees as well as a management sponsor who will champion the process with the leadership group. If there is a union, a comparable leadership sponsor should be added. The individuals representing labor and management should have a good working relationship or be willing to develop one.