Episode 2 - Safety Incentives with Dr. Josh Williams
For years, organizational leaders have used incentives to try and motivate safety. The rationale is that providing financial rewards for not getting hurt will motivate employees to “try harder” for safety.
In reality, this often encourages non-reporting which is why OSHA now discourages outcome-based incentives. Plus, people are already motivated to avoid injury.
Effective incentives, if used, should focus on proactive safety behaviors and efforts.
Rewards should be symbolic and safety themed.
Genuine appreciation and recognition trump all other incentives.
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