Supervisors Get Back to Basics of Leading Safety Fundamentals Training
As part of continuing efforts to support frontline supervisors through training , the company launched a new safety fundamentals course through its Coaching for Success program in January and February .
The course for North America supervisors focuses on how to be actively involved in the field , consistently applying standards of safety , and identifying and removing barriers to safety .
The interactive session was developed in response to recent data analytics work indicating employees of supervisors with less than three years of experience were among three groups accounting for 89 percent of all safety incidents . The other two groups cited were employees with less than three years of experience and employees in the jobs of laborer , trainee , and equipment and process operators .
“ In 2022 , we had more than 400 new supervisors in our North American workforce ,” said Stacey Koon , Vice President- Corporate Health and Safety . “ This is just one way we help them get the skills and knowledge to lead safe production in the field . It ’ s also a good opportunity for seasoned supervisors to share their experiences with newer supervision while reinforcing safety roles and responsibilities .”
Talent Management team members alongside Human Resources and Health and Safety managers facilitated the training , which was created collaboratively . In total , more than 1,400 leaders attended some 50 sessions during the twomonth period . The course also resumes much of the leadership training that had been paused during the pandemic .
To offer leaders more opportunities for growth and development , Talent Management plans to expand its Coaching for Success course curriculum . The topic for March and April is Leader Standard Work : The Most Important Work of a Leader , and the course will offer coaching on the four routines of a leader , how to engage with employees , and how to get the most out of everyday observations and interactions .
Coaching for Success is an online series featuring a different topic each month to help leaders hone and develop their skills . Visit Coaching for Success online for training and coaching-related materials .