Safety Culture Excellence http://safetyculture.podbean.com Safety Culture Excellence is a weekly audio series designed to assist you on your journey, towards either achieving or sustaining Safety Culture Excellence. For more information: www.ProActSafety.com Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:18:49 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety 2003-2010 Business 1440 safetypodcast,leanbehaviorbasedsafety,coaching,leadership,safetyculture The Safety Culture Excellence is a new podcast series designed by ProAct Safety to assist you on your journey towards either achieving or sustaining Safety Culture Excellence. The Safety Culture Excellence is a new podcast series designed by ProAct Safety to assist you on your journey towards either achieving or sustaining Safety Culture Excellence. Each week we hope to bring you new ideas and based on your input, discuss topics that both positively and negatively influence and impact safety cultures. Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety sgalloway@proactsafety.com No No http://safetyculture.podbean.com/mf/web/v9dfvd/safetycultureproactsafety.jpg Safety Culture Excellence http://safetyculture.podbean.com 144 144 115 - What Defines An Accident or Incident? http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/07/115-what-defines-an-accident-or-incident/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/07/115-what-defines-an-accident-or-incident/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:00:11 +0000 safetyculture Videos Leading Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/07/115-what-defines-an-accident-or-incident/

Greetings everyone! This is the first Sunday of the month (February 2010) and as promised we are publishing a video podcast today. This podcast is titled: What Defines an Accident or Incident? Terry Mathis, the Founder and CEO of ProAct Safety shares his thoughts on this topic. You can either download this short clip here from this site (www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com or watch it below at YouTube.

 

 

I hope this topic prompts some thoughts that are useful in improving safety within your organization. 

 

Parting thought (even though it is off topic), if you triggered to make a call or text while driving, please wait until you get to your destination or pull over. Too many lives are taken that are preventable by this simple request. Please take it into consideration.

 

Have a great, safe week!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/07/115-what-defines-an-accident-or-incident/feed/ Greetings everyone! This is the first Sunday of the month (February 2010) and as promised we are publishing a video podcast today. This podcast is ... Greetings everyone! This is the first Sunday of the month (February 2010) and as promised we are publishing a video podcast today. This podcast is titled: What Defines an Accident or Incident? Terry Mathis, the Founder and CEO of ProAct Safety shares his thoughts on this topic. You can either download this short clip here from this site (www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com or watch it below at YouTube.     I hope this topic prompts some thoughts that are useful in improving safety within your organization.    Parting thought (even though it is off topic), if you triggered to make a call or text while driving, please wait until you get to your destination or pull over. Too many lives are taken that are preventable by this simple request. Please take it into consideration.   Have a great, safe week!   Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No The Books I Read in January 2010 http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/02/the-books-i-read-in-january-2010/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/02/the-books-i-read-in-january-2010/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:54:16 +0000 safetyculture Books and Professional Development http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/02/the-books-i-read-in-january-2010/ 1.       The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox

2.       The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom

3.       Teach Your Child How To Think by Edward de Bono

4.       Awaken the Giant Within : How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny by Anthony Robbins

5.       Lean Safety: Transform Your Safety Culture With Lean Management by Robert Hafey

6.       The Half-Truth High: Breaking the Illusions of the Most Powerful Drug In Life & Business by Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.

7.       What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures by Malcolm Gladwell

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/02/02/the-books-i-read-in-january-2010/feed/ 114 – The Five Major Observation Strategies for Behavior-Based Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/31/114-%e2%80%93-the-five-major-observation-strategies-for-behavior-based-safety/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/31/114-%e2%80%93-the-five-major-observation-strategies-for-behavior-based-safety/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:00:25 +0000 safetyculture Behavior Based Safety Safety Observations Lean Behavior-Based Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/17/112-%e2%80%93-the-five-major-observation-strategies-for-behavior-based-safety/ Bonjour! Recording on the road this week in Paris, France. We have recorded many topics on Behavior-Based Safety and specifically the observation portion of the initiative. After all it is the engine of the average process. However, consider that conducting observations is not the only source of energy and there is not one type of observation strategy. There are several methodologies and practices. What works for one organization won’t necessarily work for another. Moreover what works for one site will not often continue to work later on. If you are still observing in the exact same manner that you did when the process started, than I have to question, is the process is still having the desired impact? An approach like this should have a positive impact on your culture and thus your culture should be enhanced, and so should the strategies.

This then means that we need to continue to enhance our tools to facilitate future gains. Peter Drucker said in his book The Essential Drucker, “Success always makes obsolete the very behavior that achieved it. It always creates new realities. It always creates, above all, its own and different problems. Only the fairy tale ends, ‘They lived happily ever after.’” So let’s consider there are 5 major observation strategies for Behavior Based Safety and Terry and I sat down recently and discussed these. I hope this gets you to consider other options to accomplish success with your Behavior-Based Safety process. Here’s how the conversation went…

Have a great week,

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/31/114-%e2%80%93-the-five-major-observation-strategies-for-behavior-based-safety/feed/ Bonjour! Recording on the road this week in Paris, France. We have recorded many topics on Behavior-Based Safety and specifically the observation portion of the ... Bonjour! Recording on the road this week in Paris, France. We have recorded many topics on Behavior-Based Safety and specifically the observation portion of the initiative. After all it is the engine of the average process. However, consider that conducting observations is not the only source of energy and there is not one type of observation strategy. There are several methodologies and practices. What works for one organization won’t necessarily work for another. Moreover what works for one site will not often continue to work later on. If you are still observing in the exact same manner that you did when the process started, than I have to question, is the process is still having the desired impact? An approach like this should have a positive impact on your culture and thus your culture should be enhanced, and so should the strategies. This then means that we need to continue to enhance our tools to facilitate future gains. Peter Drucker said in his book The Essential Drucker, “Success always makes obsolete the very behavior that achieved it. It always creates new realities. It always creates, above all, its own and different problems. Only the fairy tale ends, ‘They lived happily ever after.’” So let’s consider there are 5 major observation strategies for Behavior Based Safety and Terry and I sat down recently and discussed these. I hope this gets you to consider other options to accomplish success with your Behavior-Based Safety process. Here’s how the conversation went… Have a great week, Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 10:20 113 – What Triggers An Observation In Behavior-Based Safety? http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/24/113-%e2%80%93-what-triggers-an-observation-in-behavior-based-safety/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/24/113-%e2%80%93-what-triggers-an-observation-in-behavior-based-safety/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:00:32 +0000 safetyculture Behavior Based Safety Lean Behavior-Based Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/01/10/111-%e2%80%93-what-triggers-an-observation-in-behavior-based-safety/ Guten Tag! Recording on the road this week in Basel, Switzerland. We have assessed and worked with all major methodologies of Behavior-Based Safety (Behaviour-Based Safety, BBS, Behavioral Safety, etc). Regardless of the effectiveness of the methodology, it is easy for processes to lose the drive for results, and fall into the process orientation. What I’m referring to is cranking the process, requiring more and more observations without measuring the impact on results. There is a principle in performance management that says “be careful what you measure, because people will work towards the measurements”.

 

If the only thing you measure in a Behavior-Based Safety process is the number of observations, then it is likely that you will get your numberes, but will they be quality observations; and will those numbers improve safety, or just crank a process? So years ago this brought us to start asking the question “What Triggers an Observation in Behavior-Based Safety?” We often find that the answer to this question provides insight to whether the initiative is focused on a results or a process orientation. I hope this topic gets you thinking about what you are measuring in Behavior-Based Safety. Moreover I hope it gives you some ideas to remind people this is just a tool in our safety toolbox. It is not the magic cure for all safety ails. This tool should be used to focus on understanding what influences behavior and overall culture. Certainly performing the observations will help, but remember the observations are not the end goal. Ensuring people are not at risk is what we should be after. So let’s get started with the conversation…

 

Have a great week,

 

Shawn Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/24/113-%e2%80%93-what-triggers-an-observation-in-behavior-based-safety/feed/ Guten Tag! Recording on the road this week in Basel, Switzerland. We have assessed and worked with all major methodologies of Behavior-Based Safety (Behaviour-Based Safety, ... Guten Tag! Recording on the road this week in Basel, Switzerland. We have assessed and worked with all major methodologies of Behavior-Based Safety (Behaviour-Based Safety, BBS, Behavioral Safety, etc). Regardless of the effectiveness of the methodology, it is easy for processes to lose the drive for results, and fall into the process orientation. What I’m referring to is cranking the process, requiring more and more observations without measuring the impact on results. There is a principle in performance management that says “be careful what you measure, because people will work towards the measurements”.   If the only thing you measure in a Behavior-Based Safety process is the number of observations, then it is likely that you will get your numberes, but will they be quality observations; and will those numbers improve safety, or just crank a process? So years ago this brought us to start asking the question “What Triggers an Observation in Behavior-Based Safety?” We often find that the answer to this question provides insight to whether the initiative is focused on a results or a process orientation. I hope this topic gets you thinking about what you are measuring in Behavior-Based Safety. Moreover I hope it gives you some ideas to remind people this is just a tool in our safety toolbox. It is not the magic cure for all safety ails. This tool should be used to focus on understanding what influences behavior and overall culture. Certainly performing the observations will help, but remember the observations are not the end goal. Ensuring people are not at risk is what we should be after. So let’s get started with the conversation…   Have a great week,   Shawn Galloway ProAct Safety safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 13:03 Jan 2010 Article - The FILM for A Cultural Snapshot http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/21/jan-2010-article-the-film-for-a-cultural-snapshot/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/21/jan-2010-article-the-film-for-a-cultural-snapshot/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:19:47 +0000 safetyculture Articles http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/21/jan-2010-article-the-film-for-a-cultural-snapshot/ http://ehstoday.com/safety/management/film-cultural-snapshot-8131/

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/21/jan-2010-article-the-film-for-a-cultural-snapshot/feed/ 112 – Can You Name Your Last Three Safety Committee Successes? http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/17/112-%e2%80%93-can-you-name-your-last-three-safety-committee-successes/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/17/112-%e2%80%93-can-you-name-your-last-three-safety-committee-successes/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:00:05 +0000 safetyculture Safety Management Leading Safety Teams and Committees http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/03/110-%e2%80%93-can-you-name-your-last-three-safety-committee-successes/ Bonjour! Recording this on the road in Colmar, France.  The topic this week, “Can You Name Your Last Three Safety Committee Successes?” says a lot about team effectiveness and communication. This is a question we always ask when assessing volunteerism or some employees call it voluntold. Either way, when we are looking at improving an existing team or creating a new one, we have to look at past effectiveness and perception of effectiveness.  If people do not view past teams or committees as effective, they are less likely to want to be on one. Now is that perception accurate or not? Often we find that with the average safety team or safety committee, the only ones that know of their successes, are the members themselves and unfortunately, no one else. Sometimes the improvement efforts do not need to focus on effectiveness; it is communication that needs the help.  So Terry and I would like to share our thoughts on this topic and how to assess this issue in your organization. So let’s get started…

The audio file can be found at www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com

 

Have a great week,

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/17/112-%e2%80%93-can-you-name-your-last-three-safety-committee-successes/feed/ Bonjour! Recording this on the road in Colmar, France.  The topic this week, “Can You Name Your Last Three Safety Committee Successes?” says a lot ... Bonjour! Recording this on the road in Colmar, France.  The topic this week, “Can You Name Your Last Three Safety Committee Successes?” says a lot about team effectiveness and communication. This is a question we always ask when assessing volunteerism or some employees call it voluntold. Either way, when we are looking at improving an existing team or creating a new one, we have to look at past effectiveness and perception of effectiveness.  If people do not view past teams or committees as effective, they are less likely to want to be on one. Now is that perception accurate or not? Often we find that with the average safety team or safety committee, the only ones that know of their successes, are the members themselves and unfortunately, no one else. Sometimes the improvement efforts do not need to focus on effectiveness; it is communication that needs the help.  So Terry and I would like to share our thoughts on this topic and how to assess this issue in your organization. So let’s get started… The audio file can be found at www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com   Have a great week,   Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 10:58 111 – Overreacting to Accidents – Rules, Rules and More Rules http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/10/111-%e2%80%93-overreacting-to-accidents-%e2%80%93-rules-rules-and-more-rules/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/10/111-%e2%80%93-overreacting-to-accidents-%e2%80%93-rules-rules-and-more-rules/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:00:13 +0000 safetyculture Safety Management Leading Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/27/109-%e2%80%93-overreacting-to-accidents-%e2%80%93-rules-rules-and-more-rules/

Buongiorno! Recording on the road this week in Milan, Italy. It is easy for an organization to fall into the trap of overreacting to an accident or incident. The way we respond to the event, most definitely impacts both the culture, and the future reporting of accidents/incidents/mishaps. Yet, not enough attention is placed on this topic. Terry and I sat down and provided our thoughts on this. We welcome you to provide yours either as a comment on the site (www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com), or by emailing us at podcast@proactsafety.com. So, on with the topic!

 Have a great week,

Shawn Galloway

ProAct Safety

 

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/10/111-%e2%80%93-overreacting-to-accidents-%e2%80%93-rules-rules-and-more-rules/feed/ Buongiorno! Recording on the road this week in Milan, Italy. It is easy for an organization to fall into the trap of overreacting to an ... Buongiorno! Recording on the road this week in Milan, Italy. It is easy for an organization to fall into the trap of overreacting to an accident or incident. The way we respond to the event, most definitely impacts both the culture, and the future reporting of accidents/incidents/mishaps. Yet, not enough attention is placed on this topic. Terry and I sat down and provided our thoughts on this. We welcome you to provide yours either as a comment on the site (www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com), or by emailing us at podcast@proactsafety.com. So, on with the topic!  Have a great week, Shawn Galloway ProAct Safety   safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 11:30 January and February 2010 Speaking Engagements – ProAct Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/06/january-and-february-2010-speaking-engagements-%e2%80%93-proact-safety/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/06/january-and-february-2010-speaking-engagements-%e2%80%93-proact-safety/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:10:53 +0000 safetyculture Safety Training Professional Speaking http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/06/january-and-february-2010-speaking-engagements-%e2%80%93-proact-safety/ Below is a list of public events where Terry Mathis and I will be speaking in January and February 2010.

 

IADC Health, Safety, Environment & Training Conference & Exhibition

Topic: Sustainable Safety Cultures

Date: 27 January 2010

Speaker: Shawn M. Galloway, President & Chief Operating Officer, ProAct Safety

http://www.iadc.org/index.html

Abstract: Many companies are focused on creating an improved safety culture and have achieved success in doing so. You may have heard of the book by Marshal Goldsmith titled, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” and the same holds true for maintaining a safety culture. In this session we will discuss ways to continuously increase the positive factor of your safety culture and ensure that you don’t fall into traps that negatively affect your success. 

 

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) SeminarFest 2010

Topic: #50 Training Supervisors to Become Safety Coaches

Date: 19 February 2010

Instructor: Terry Mathis, CEO, ProAct Safety

http://www.asse.org/education/

 

Abstract: In this seminar, you will learn to turn supervisors, who are often an obstacle to safety, into safety coaches who can identify and modify the behaviors that cause accidents. The coaching skills taught will also help improve many other areas of worker performance and build supportive relationships between supervisors and workers. Learn to:

·         Train supervisors on coaching skills they can use to assist workers in becoming more safe and more productive

·         Motivate supervisors to participate in safety efforts and make it an important part of their job description

·         Focus safety efforts on a list of precautions that are within the power of supervisors and workers to control

 

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) SeminarFest 2010

Topic: #46 Balanced Scorecard Approach to Determine Safety Program Effectiveness

20 February 2010

Instructor: Terry Mathis, CEO, ProAct Safety

http://www.asse.org/education/

 

Abstract: What gets measured gets managed. This statement is true in safety. The Balanced Scorecard System is a management system that can provide a new approach to measurement of safety program effectiveness. The Balanced Scorecard system provides a clear vision of the status of an operation and translates that vision into actions that facilitate identification of improvement in safety results. Using this system, you will learn to organize benchmarks in four perspective categories, learning and growth, business process, customer and financial. Using these four perspectives, you will learn to establish metrics that can be collected and analyzed on a continual basis to achieve a more meaningful metric for measurement of safety improvements. Learn to:

·         Define the Balanced Scorecard management system and describe its application to safety management

·         Implement the Balanced Scorecard management system to measure the effectiveness of your safety and health program

 

2010 Industrial Minerals Technology Workshop

Topic: Behavior-Based Safety’s Role in a Mine’s Safety Culture

Date: 23 February 2010

Speaker: Shawn M. Galloway, President and Chief Operating Officer, ProAct Safety

http://www.ima-na.org/

 

Abstract: Behavior-Based Safety is often a misunderstood tool. It is not the preverbal silver bullet, nor is every mining environment ready for it. What leads to success in one mine could be problematic for another, because no two mines have the same culture. Understanding and enhancing your culture is the first step towards sustained excellence in safety. This presentation discovers the opportunities to customize and apply site-specific advanced behavioral and cultural principles to safety. Join us in exploring the elements necessary to internally achieve and sustain safety excellence by focusing on your most effective sustainability tool, your culture.

 

ProAct Safety

Lean Behavior-Based Safety Internal Consultant Workshop

23-25 February 2010

Instructors: Terry Mathis, CEO, ProAct Safety & Shawn M. Galloway, President and Chief Operating Officer, ProAct Safety

http://www.proactsafety.com/workshopbbsinternalconsultant

 

Abstract: This intensive, highly interactive workshop will fully qualify attendees to return to their companies prepared to design a customized plan to strategically implement a Behavior-Based Safety process.  This approach is an option for companies who want to maximize their own ability to implement Behavior-Based Safety while minimizing outside costs.

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/06/january-and-february-2010-speaking-engagements-%e2%80%93-proact-safety/feed/ The 56 Books I Read in 2009 http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/04/the-56-books-i-read-in-2009/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/04/the-56-books-i-read-in-2009/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:13:03 +0000 safetyculture Special Topics Books and Professional Development http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/04/the-56-books-i-read-in-2009/ Welcome to 2010 and a new decade! Every year I commit to continuing my education through advanced courses, workshops, writings, speaking, application and self-study. I believe that once you stopped learning, you have stopped living. Below is a list (by month) of the books I read in 2009.

January

1. Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior, by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman

2. Swim With The Sharks: Without Being Eaten Alive, Outsell, Outmanage, Ourmotivate and Outnegotiate Your Competition by Harvey B. Mackay

3. The Basics of Performance Measurement by Jerry L. Harbour

4. The Future of Management by Gary Hamel

February

1. The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More by Chris Anderson

2. Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step by Edward de Bono

3. Performance Safety: A Practical Approach by Randy E. Devaul

March

1. Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

2. Judgement: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls by Noel M. Tichy and Warren G. Bennis

3. Mastering Safety Communication by John Drebinger

April

1. Stumbling on Happiness, by Daniel Gilbert

2. The 3 Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees) by Patrick Lencioni

3. The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, by Bob Burg & John David Mann

4. How Full is Your Bucket?: Positive Strategies for Work and Life by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton

5. Coaching For Improved Work Performance by Ferdinand F. Fournies

May

1. Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Golman ,Richard E. Boyatis, and Annie McKee

2. The Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home and School by John Medina

3. Yes You Can: Conduct Your Own Safety Perception Survey by Dennis Ryan

June

1. Intrinsic Motivation At Work: What Really Drives Employee Engagement by Kenneth W Thomas,

2. Your Child’s Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them by Jennifer Fox

3. Safety 24/7: Building an Incident-Free Culture by Robert L. Lorber, Ph.D. Gregory M. Anderson

4. Exceptional Selling: How The Best Connect and Win In High Stakes Sales by Jeff Thull

5. The Art of Safety: Breakthrough Techniques For Optimal Safety Performance by Gary Phillips

6. 12: The Elements of Great Managing by Rodd Wagner and Ph.D. James K. Harter

July

1. How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer

2. The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary by Joseph Michelli

3. Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors by Patrick Lencioni

4. Who’s Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success—And Won’t Let You Fail by Keith Ferrazzi

August

1. SuperMotivation: A Blueprint for Energizing Your Organization from Top to Bottom by Dean R. Spitzer

2. 6 Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono

3. The Power of a Story: Rewrite Your Destiny in Business and in Life by Jim Loehr

4. The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Lou Aronica and Ken Robinson

5. How to be a Gentleman: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy by John Bridges

6. A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up: What to Wear, When to Wear it, How to Wear it by Bryan Curtis and John Bridges

7. A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel H. Pink

8. The Confident Speaker: Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation by Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase

9. Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras

10. Understanding Finance: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges by Harvard Business School Press

September

1. Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm by Verne Harnish

2. Unleashing The Ideavirus by Seth Godin

3. How To Start A Conversation and Make Friends by Don Gabor

4. Master Change, Maximize Success by Rebecca Potts and Jeanenne LaMarsh

5. The Drunkards Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives by Leonard Mlodinow

6. The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki

7. Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin

8. The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent and Accelerate Performance by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton

October

1. Quite Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy and Nathan Whitaker

2. The 5th Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge

3. The Discipline of Teams by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith

November

1. The Team-Building Tool Kit: Tips and Tactics for Effective Workplace Teams by Deborah Mackin

2. Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership by Steve Farber, Patrick Lencioni, and Matthew Kelly

December

1. Leadership And Self-Deception: Getting Out Of The Box by The Arbinger Institute

2. The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership by Steve Farber

3. Think Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz

4. The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change The World by Steve Farber

5. The Invisible Employee: Realizing the Hidden Potential in Everyone by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton

 

Have a safe, great and adventurous 2010!

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/04/the-56-books-i-read-in-2009/feed/ 110 – 2010 Personal Safety Focus: Do You Have One? http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/03/110-%e2%80%93-2010-personal-safety-focus-do-you-have-one/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/03/110-%e2%80%93-2010-personal-safety-focus-do-you-have-one/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:00:06 +0000 safetyculture Safety Training Home Safety Videos Off The Job Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/03/110-%e2%80%93-2010-personal-safety-focus-do-you-have-one/

 

Greetings everyone from my home in The Woodlands, Texas. This year I begin to not only promise to provide weekly audio files to help you improve safety; I will be publishing monthly videos as well. We will keep these videos under 10 minutes in length so they can be used in quick meetings. This month I ask the question, do you have a personal safety focus for 2010? Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions, but what will we focus on in 2010 to help us stay safe?

 

I would like to encourage you to consider watching what you are standing on, climbing on and walking on this year. In many countries the number one cause of accidental death in the homes, are slips, trips and falls. There are two life precautions that can help prevent this from occurring to you: Eyes on path/work and Footing. Below are some examples.

1.       Eyes on path/work (keep eyes in direction of travel and task)

a.       When walking keep eyes on path of travel. (i.e. looking behind while backing up)

b.      When operating mobile equipment always scan ahead for pedestrians & obstructions.

c.       Maintain focus on surroundings, body position, and equipment when performing a task

2.       Footing (stay on designated walkways/3-point contact on stairs)

a.       When walking up/down stairs use handrails and take one step at a time.

b.      When climbing up/down ladders use 3-point contact and keep body facing toward ladder

c.       Maintain 3-point contact when (getting on/off a equipment)

 

What are some other examples you can think of? Consider sharing these with a group of people and ask them to identify examples of how these precautions could help them remain safe.

 

 

 

Thank you again for tuning in and let’s keep 2010 a safe year!

 

Warm regards,

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2010/01/03/110-%e2%80%93-2010-personal-safety-focus-do-you-have-one/feed/   Greetings everyone from my home in The Woodlands, Texas. This year I begin to not only promise to provide weekly audio files to help you ...   Greetings everyone from my home in The Woodlands, Texas. This year I begin to not only promise to provide weekly audio files to help you improve safety; I will be publishing monthly videos as well. We will keep these videos under 10 minutes in length so they can be used in quick meetings. This month I ask the question, do you have a personal safety focus for 2010? Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions, but what will we focus on in 2010 to help us stay safe?   I would like to encourage you to consider watching what you are standing on, climbing on and walking on this year. In many countries the number one cause of accidental death in the homes, are slips, trips and falls. There are two life precautions that can help prevent this from occurring to you: Eyes on path/work and Footing. Below are some examples. 1.       Eyes on path/work (keep eyes in direction of travel and task) a.       When walking keep eyes on path of travel. (i.e. looking behind while backing up) b.      When operating mobile equipment always scan ahead for pedestrians 8 obstructions. c.       Maintain focus on surroundings, body position, and equipment when performing a task 2.       Footing (stay on designated walkways/3-point contact on stairs) a.       When walking up/down stairs use handrails and take one step at a time. b.      When climbing up/down ladders use 3-point contact and keep body facing toward ladder c.       Maintain 3-point contact when (getting on/off a equipment)   What are some other examples you can think of? Consider sharing these with a group of people and ask them to identify examples of how these precautions could help them remain safe.       Thank you again for tuning in and let’s keep 2010 a safe year!   Warm regards,   Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 8:06 109 – Responding to an Accident after Implementing Behavior-Based Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/27/109-%e2%80%93-responding-to-an-accident-after-implementing-behavior-based-safety/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/27/109-%e2%80%93-responding-to-an-accident-after-implementing-behavior-based-safety/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:00:41 +0000 safetyculture Behavior Based Safety Safety Management Lean Behavior-Based Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/20/108-%e2%80%93-responding-to-an-accident-after-implementing-behavior-based-safety/ Greetings from the road this week in Barnsley, England. Before we get started with the topic for this week, I wanted to let you know that we have identified the dates for ProAct Safety’s Annual Conference. If you would like to mark it on your calendar, it will be the 6th – 8th of April 2010. I hope you can make it out, as we would love to see you there!

 

So for this week, we have an 8-step recommendation for responding to an accident after implementing Behavior-Based Safety.

 

1.      Set Realistic Expectations

2.      Stress the Importance

3.      Stress The sense of Vulnerability

4.      Ask the question do we have the behavior or precaution on our checklist that could have helped prevent or minimize the injury?

5.      Ask what is the percent safe for that precaution?

6.      Ask could we have seen this coming?

7.      Ask how long until we can get on top of this?

8.      Ask what can I do as a facilitator and coach to help you help us improve safety?

 

So Terry and I are going to discuss all of these steps in length. With that let’s jump into the discussion about these guidelines…

The audio file can be found at www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com, or you can subscribe on iTunes. 

 

Have a great week,

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/27/109-%e2%80%93-responding-to-an-accident-after-implementing-behavior-based-safety/feed/ Greetings from the road this week in Barnsley, England. Before we get started with the topic for this week, I wanted to let you know ... Greetings from the road this week in Barnsley, England. Before we get started with the topic for this week, I wanted to let you know that we have identified the dates for ProAct Safety’s Annual Conference. If you would like to mark it on your calendar, it will be the 6th – 8th of April 2010. I hope you can make it out, as we would love to see you there!   So for this week, we have an 8-step recommendation for responding to an accident after implementing Behavior-Based Safety.   1.      Set Realistic Expectations 2.      Stress the Importance 3.      Stress The sense of Vulnerability 4.      Ask the question do we have the behavior or precaution on our checklist that could have helped prevent or minimize the injury? 5.      Ask what is the percent safe for that precaution? 6.      Ask could we have seen this coming? 7.      Ask how long until we can get on top of this? 8.      Ask what can I do as a facilitator and coach to help you help us improve safety?   So Terry and I are going to discuss all of these steps in length. With that let’s jump into the discussion about these guidelines… The audio file can be found at www.SafetyCultureExcellence.com, or you can subscribe on iTunes.    Have a great week,   Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 14:41 108 - Live At NSC And A Three-Step Coaching Model http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/20/108-live-at-nsc-and-a-three-step-coaching-model/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/20/108-live-at-nsc-and-a-three-step-coaching-model/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:00:54 +0000 safetyculture Safety Management Special Topics Performance Management Leading Safety Supervisor Safety Coaching http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/15/103-live-at-nsc-and-a-three-step-coaching-model/ Greetings! Recording this podcast live in Orlando Florida. Recently we were at NSC’s (National Safety Council) 2009 Congress and Expo. We both spoke on some important topics during the conference, and we thought it would be fun to record a live podcast on the show floor; to celebrate 100 podcasts! While this was, we realize it is not the same sound quality you are used to so my apologies in advance for that. If you have any difficulty with the sound, keep in mind that we transcribe these podcasts and place the text (what we call show notes) on our website at www.proactsafety.com and click on insights then podcasts. 

 

This week we wanted to share a very simple three-step coaching model for coaching for safety performance. As you listen to this model consider how easily it can be applied to other performance objectives.  I’d like to thank those of you who participated in the live recording and also those who took the time to stop by our booth and say hello. It is always great to meet the listeners to this podcast in person as you are the reason Terry and I record these podcasts. I hope you are sharing these topics and the principles of safety with your coworkers, friends and families. 

 

Have a great week!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/20/108-live-at-nsc-and-a-three-step-coaching-model/feed/ Greetings! Recording this podcast live in Orlando Florida. Recently we were at NSC's (National Safety Council) 2009 Congress and Expo. We both spoke on some important ... Greetings! Recording this podcast live in Orlando Florida. Recently we were at NSC's (National Safety Council) 2009 Congress and Expo. We both spoke on some important topics during the conference, and we thought it would be fun to record a live podcast on the show floor; to celebrate 100 podcasts! While this was, we realize it is not the same sound quality you are used to so my apologies in advance for that. If you have any difficulty with the sound, keep in mind that we transcribe these podcasts and place the text (what we call show notes) on our website at www.proactsafety.com and click on insights then podcasts.    This week we wanted to share a very simple three-step coaching model for coaching for safety performance. As you listen to this model consider how easily it can be applied to other performance objectives.  I’d like to thank those of you who participated in the live recording and also those who took the time to stop by our booth and say hello. It is always great to meet the listeners to this podcast in person as you are the reason Terry and I record these podcasts. I hope you are sharing these topics and the principles of safety with your coworkers, friends and families.    Have a great week!   Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Safety Communication, Safety Conference, ProAct Safety, Leadership Coaching, Behavior Based Safety, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Sociology, psychology, sciences, Performance, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Lean Behavior-Based Safety, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 29:12 107 – Unions and Behavior-Based Safety: The Seven Deadly Sins http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/13/107-%e2%80%93-unions-and-behavior-based-safety-the-seven-deadly-sins/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/13/107-%e2%80%93-unions-and-behavior-based-safety-the-seven-deadly-sins/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:00:08 +0000 safetyculture Behavior Based Safety Articles Lean Behavior-Based Safety Unions and Behavior-Based Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/06/106-%e2%80%93-unions-and-behavior-based-safety-the-seven-deadly-sins/ Greetings recording this week in Peoria, Illinois! We have received some amazingly positive responses from a recent article of ours (Unions and Behavior-Based Safety: The Seven Deadly Sins) that was published in EHS Today in the October 2009 edition. If you would like to view a hard copy and print out the article, please either visit www.EHSToday.com or www.ProActSafety.com. For the podcast this week I have recorded the article so it can be listened to at your leisure. A free webinar on this topic has been recorded and can be found on the ProAct Safety website as well.

I hope you enjoy, here we go!

 

Have a great week!

 

Shawn Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/13/107-%e2%80%93-unions-and-behavior-based-safety-the-seven-deadly-sins/feed/ Greetings recording this week in Peoria, Illinois! We have received some amazingly positive responses from a recent article of ours (Unions and Behavior-Based Safety: The ... Greetings recording this week in Peoria, Illinois! We have received some amazingly positive responses from a recent article of ours (Unions and Behavior-Based Safety: The Seven Deadly Sins) that was published in EHS Today in the October 2009 edition. If you would like to view a hard copy and print out the article, please either visit www.EHSToday.com or www.ProActSafety.com. For the podcast this week I have recorded the article so it can be listened to at your leisure. A free webinar on this topic has been recorded and can be found on the ProAct Safety website as well. I hope you enjoy, here we go!   Have a great week!   Shawn Galloway ProAct Safety Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Safety Communication, Safety Conference, ProAct Safety, Leadership Coaching, Behavior Based Safety, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Sociology, psychology, sciences, Performance, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Lean Behavior-Based Safety, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 12:35 Uploaded to YouTube - Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety Presentation http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/08/uploaded-to-youtube-intro-to-lean-behavior-based-safety-presentation/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/08/uploaded-to-youtube-intro-to-lean-behavior-based-safety-presentation/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:35:34 +0000 safetyculture Behavior Based Safety Lean Behavior-Based Safety Videos http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/08/uploaded-to-youtube-intro-to-lean-behavior-based-safety-presentation/ Greetings everyone! Just a quick announcement while I’m snowed in at a hotel in Omaha, Nebraska (winter is definitely here…). I have uploaded the Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety video to YouTube. Due to the requirement that the videos can be no longer than 10 minutes, I had to break it into six sections.  As some of you know I previously uploaded it in its entirety to this site last December, however I have come to realize that this site’s host is having difficulty now playing the previously published videos. You can still download it the full video here: http://www.safetycultureexcellence.com/2008/12/21/intro-to-lean-behavior-based-safety-video-by-proact-safety/.

 

If you would like to watch the six segments at YouTube, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/ProActSafety. The six sections are below the description.

 

Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety

Length: 60 Minutes

Presenter:     Terry Mathis, Founder & CEO - ProAct Safety

Host:            Shawn Galloway, President & COO - ProAct Safety

 

What You Will Learn:

  • What is Lean BBS®? - Lean is not just less
  • Why this approach has become the most successful in the industry
  • What options are available for Behavior-Based Safety in today’s lean atmosphere
  • How Lean Behavior-Based Safety works in logistically challenged organizations
  • The typical results that a company should expect
  • How to identify if your company is not ready for Behavior-Based Safety
  • How to ensure success and trust with represented workforces (Labor Unions)
  • Why customization is vital if sustainability is your goal
  • Existing processes - critical questions and easy to spot waste
  • What it takes to ensure success of a Lean Behavior-Based Safety approach

 

Lean Behavior-Based Safety is based on the philosophy of achieving faster accident reductions with the minimum internal resources and external cost requirements, ultimately achieving a more sustainable internalized continuous improvement process.

Borrowing proven techniques from Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and experiences from over 1000 successful implementations, Lean Behavior-Based Safety has proven to be the most efficient and practical approach to an already effective theoretical process.

 

 

Part 1 – Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety Presentation

 

 

Part 2 – Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety Presentation

 

Part 3 – Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety Presentation

 

Part 4 – Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety Presentation

 

Part 5 – Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety Presentation

Part 6 – Intro to Lean Behavior-Based Safety

 

Have a great week!

 

Shawn Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/08/uploaded-to-youtube-intro-to-lean-behavior-based-safety-presentation/feed/ 106 - Safety Culture Excellence Host Shawn M. Galloway http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/06/106-safety-culture-excellence-host-shawn-m-galloway/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/06/106-safety-culture-excellence-host-shawn-m-galloway/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:00:03 +0000 safetyculture Safety Management Videos Leading Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/06/106-safety-culture-excellence-host-shawn-m-galloway/ Greetings everyone, my name is Shawn Galloway, I’m the President of ProAct Safety and the Host of Safety Culture Excellence. As you are aware since January 2008 we have provided free weekly audio podcasts to help you achieve and sustain excellence in safety. Starting in 2010 we will add monthly videos that you can use for your own professional development, or to help motivate the safety element of the culture. This week is the first of many videos to come.

 

If you only have time to focus on one thing in safety this month, what would it be and how will it help create a safer world for us all? Thank you so much for all that you do to help us create a safer community.

 

Have a great week!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

 

 

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/12/06/106-safety-culture-excellence-host-shawn-m-galloway/feed/ Greetings everyone, my name is Shawn Galloway, I’m the President of ProAct Safety and the Host of Safety Culture Excellence. As you are aware since ... Greetings everyone, my name is Shawn Galloway, I’m the President of ProAct Safety and the Host of Safety Culture Excellence. As you are aware since January 2008 we have provided free weekly audio podcasts to help you achieve and sustain excellence in safety. Starting in 2010 we will add monthly videos that you can use for your own professional development, or to help motivate the safety element of the culture. This week is the first of many videos to come.   If you only have time to focus on one thing in safety this month, what would it be and how will it help create a safer world for us all? Thank you so much for all that you do to help us create a safer community.   Have a great week!   Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety     safety culture, safety excellence, shawn m. galloway, shawn galloway, Terry Mathis, Terry L. Mathis, ProAct Safety, safety improvement, safety program, safety video, safety communication, lean behavior-based safety, Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Leadership Coaching, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 4:34 105 - 5 New Metrics to Transform Safety http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/29/105-5-new-metrics-to-transform-safety/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/29/105-5-new-metrics-to-transform-safety/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:00:39 +0000 safetyculture Safety Management Safety Measurement Articles http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/22/104-5-new-metrics-to-transform-safety/ Greetings recording this podcast on the road in ST. Agatha, Maine. This week I would like to share with you an article recently written by Terry and published on the 22nd of September 2009 in Workplace HR and Safety’s Safety Email Report. If you would like to see a hard copy of this article please visit www.ProActSafety.com and click on insights. After you are finished listening to this podcast you will hear that I will close a little differently.

 

I would like you to consider this, if you only have time to do one thing in safety today, what would it be and how will it contribute to making this a safer world for us all? Thanks for tuning in…

 

Shawn Galloway

ProAct Safety

 

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/29/105-5-new-metrics-to-transform-safety/feed/ Greetings recording this podcast on the road in ST. Agatha, Maine. This week I would like to share with you an article recently written by Terry ... Greetings recording this podcast on the road in ST. Agatha, Maine. This week I would like to share with you an article recently written by Terry and published on the 22nd of September 2009 in Workplace HR and Safety’s Safety Email Report. If you would like to see a hard copy of this article please visit www.ProActSafety.com and click on insights. After you are finished listening to this podcast you will hear that I will close a little differently.   I would like you to consider this, if you only have time to do one thing in safety today, what would it be and how will it contribute to making this a safer world for us all? Thanks for tuning in…   Shawn Galloway ProAct Safety   Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Safety Communication, Safety Conference, ProAct Safety, Leadership Coaching, Behavior Based Safety, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Sociology, psychology, sciences, Performance, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Lean Behavior-Based Safety, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 8:20 104 – Lean Behavior-Based Safety Certification – A Three-Day Workshop http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/22/104-%e2%80%93-lean-behavior-based-safety-certification-%e2%80%93-a-three-day-workshop/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/22/104-%e2%80%93-lean-behavior-based-safety-certification-%e2%80%93-a-three-day-workshop/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:48 +0000 safetyculture Behavior Based Safety Lean Behavior-Based Safety Safety Culture/BBS Workshops http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/22/104-%e2%80%93-lean-behavior-based-safety-certification-%e2%80%93-a-three-day-workshop/ Greetings recording on the road in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This week I’d like to share with you the details of a highly requested workshop. We have been delivering this workshop privately for companies since January 2002. This approach to Behavior-Based Safety has proven to be the most successful in the industry at both short and long-term results.  This workshop will train participants to utilize ProAct Safety’s Lean BBS® methodologies for facilitating an implementation or improving existing processes. Most importantly, it will prepare the consultants to anticipate and handle the issues that can challenge the success and sustainability of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) efforts. 

 

Participants will also be able to identify opportunities to minimize the perception of change, achieve the quickest success possible, and ensure long-term process sustainability. We have been extremely successful with our Internal Consultant Certification Workshop, which is designed for organizations that desire to internalize and sustain Behavior-Based Safety capabilities. Additionally, ProAct Safety is familiar with all of the major implementation methods and has developed a collection of best practices through our experience with over 1,000 successful Behavior-Based Safety implementations. 

 

Because of this unique position, we are able to instruct individuals on specific consultative methods to customize & implement Behavior-Based Safety, and attractive but ineffective approaches to avoid. Companies using this path strategy should have highly qualified personnel and sufficient internal resources. ProAct Safety will certify the selected individuals to return to their location and begin designing and implement a customized Behavior-Based Safety process. This approach is not strictly a train-the-trainer course, nor is it intended to teach individuals to simply deliver training on Behavior-Based Safety. 

 

Every site will have its own unique challenges and cultures. To allow the internal consultants the most opportunities for success, it is extremely important that they understand and internalize the strategies to identify the site-specific variables that have or could become, problematic barriers. What works at one site will not always work at another. Lean BBS® utilizes aspects of performance and quality systems to drastically reduce the typical internal resource requirements of a Behavior-Based Safety process. Lean Behavior-Based Safety focuses on the leveraged use of resources, resulting in better results in a shorter time, less disruption to operations, and less resistance from workers and unions. 

 

Multiple Programs In Place: Re-energize Your Existing BBS Process Unfortunately, it is common to see the results from many traditional Behavioral Safety processes plateau after the first two to three years of operation. At that point, the process can become routine and lose the original result-based orientation. The successes that motivated the process early-on disappear and the entire process tends to slowly lose momentum. Successful Behavior-Based Safety processes do not typically fade away, but can be much less effective than they are capable of being. This is the perfect time for BBS process improvement. Improvement strategies can accomplish several important objectives:

 

·         Attain the next step in accident-reduction results through better targeting

·         Increase the level of expertise in the personnel active in the process

·         Provide new techniques to the observation and data analysis strategies

·         Re-energize the process utilizing Lean BBS® techniques to improve results and increase employee participation

·         Reduce resource requirements to maintain the process

·         Assess the existing Behavior-Based Safety process for foundations to build on

·         Make more efficient use of site leaders and steering teams

·         Narrow the focus of the checklist to improve efficiency

·         Focus observations where they will produce the best results

·         Learn tactics for continuous process improvement to ensure process sustainability

 

For a list of the dates, cost and materials that will be provided, please visit our website at www.ProActSafety.com I’d like to close with this, if you only have time to do one thing in safety today, what would it be and how will it contribute to making this a safer world for us all? Thanks for tuning in.

 

Shawn Galloway

ProAct Safety

 

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/22/104-%e2%80%93-lean-behavior-based-safety-certification-%e2%80%93-a-three-day-workshop/feed/ Greetings recording on the road in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This week I’d like to share with you the details of a highly requested workshop. We have ... Greetings recording on the road in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This week I’d like to share with you the details of a highly requested workshop. We have been delivering this workshop privately for companies since January 2002. This approach to Behavior-Based Safety has proven to be the most successful in the industry at both short and long-term results.  This workshop will train participants to utilize ProAct Safety’s Lean BBS® methodologies for facilitating an implementation or improving existing processes. Most importantly, it will prepare the consultants to anticipate and handle the issues that can challenge the success and sustainability of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) efforts.    Participants will also be able to identify opportunities to minimize the perception of change, achieve the quickest success possible, and ensure long-term process sustainability. We have been extremely successful with our Internal Consultant Certification Workshop, which is designed for organizations that desire to internalize and sustain Behavior-Based Safety capabilities. Additionally, ProAct Safety is familiar with all of the major implementation methods and has developed a collection of best practices through our experience with over 1,000 successful Behavior-Based Safety implementations.    Because of this unique position, we are able to instruct individuals on specific consultative methods to customize 8 implement Behavior-Based Safety, and attractive but ineffective approaches to avoid. Companies using this path strategy should have highly qualified personnel and sufficient internal resources. ProAct Safety will certify the selected individuals to return to their location and begin designing and implement a customized Behavior-Based Safety process. This approach is not strictly a train-the-trainer course, nor is it intended to teach individuals to simply deliver training on Behavior-Based Safety.    Every site will have its own unique challenges and cultures. To allow the internal consultants the most opportunities for success, it is extremely important that they understand and internalize the strategies to identify the site-specific variables that have or could become, problematic barriers. What works at one site will not always work at another. Lean BBS® utilizes aspects of performance and quality systems to drastically reduce the typical internal resource requirements of a Behavior-Based Safety process. Lean Behavior-Based Safety focuses on the leveraged use of resources, resulting in better results in a shorter time, less disruption to operations, and less resistance from workers and unions.    Multiple Programs In Place: Re-energize Your Existing BBS Process Unfortunately, it is common to see the results from many traditional Behavioral Safety processes plateau after the first two to three years of operation. At that point, the process can become routine and lose the original result-based orientation. The successes that motivated the process early-on disappear and the entire process tends to slowly lose momentum. Successful Behavior-Based Safety processes do not typically fade away, but can be much less effective than they are capable of being. This is the perfect time for BBS process improvement. Improvement strategies can accomplish several important objectives:   ·         Attain the next step in accident-reduction results through better targeting ·         Increase the level of expertise in the personnel active in the process ·         Provide new techniques to the observation and data analysis strategies ·         Re-energize the process utilizing Lean BBS® techniques to improve results and increase employee participation ·         Reduce resource requirements to maintain the process ·         Assess the existing Behavior-Based Safety process for foundations to build on ·         Make more efficient use of site leaders and steering team Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Safety Communication, Safety Conference, ProAct Safety, Leadership Coaching, Behavior Based Safety, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Sociology, psychology, sciences, Performance, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Lean Behavior-Based Safety, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 5:34 ProAct Safety’s Annual Conference: 6-8 April 2010 http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/19/proact-safetys-annual-conference-6-8-april-2010/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/19/proact-safetys-annual-conference-6-8-april-2010/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:18:54 +0000 safetyculture Safety Culture Excellence Conference Special Topics http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/19/proact-safetys-annual-conference-6-8-april-2010/ We are excited to announce the dates for ProAct Safety’s 2010 Annual Conference! I’m sure you are busy, so I hope you will please take some time to mark your calendar!

 

ProAct Safety’s Annual Conference

6 - 8 April 2010

Houston, TX

http://www.proactsafety.com/upcomingevents

 

Based on feedback from previous conferences and over a thousand attendees, we are yet again enhancing the personal experience. 

 

We are also changing the venue to be closer to the Houston Airport (IAH). The event will be held in a full-service hotel with complimentary shuttle service (so no rental car needed). As always we will continue to work hard to ensure new value, while decreasing the travel expenses.

 

We hope you know we are here to support you in your efforts to reach and sustain safety culture excellence. There will be more information provided on this event over the next few months. In the meantime, please take advantage of our self-help resources listed below.   If you would like to sign-up to receive updates on this and other self-help safety ideas, please visit: http://www.proactsafety.com/subscribetonewsletter

 

See you in April 2010

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety

 

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/19/proact-safetys-annual-conference-6-8-april-2010/feed/ 103 - Some Thoughts on Leadership http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/15/103-some-thoughts-on-leadership/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/15/103-some-thoughts-on-leadership/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:00:14 +0000 safetyculture Special Topics Change Management Leading Safety Interviews http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/15/103-some-thoughts-on-leadership/ Greetings recording on the road this week in Cleveland, Ohio where Terry and I are leading some advanced safety public workshops. Last week while working in Omaha Nebraska I was interviewed by the host of Leadership-Action.com, Greg Krieser.  Greg states on the site that “Leadership-Action came about through the study and application of various leadership principles.” He interviews several leaders in different areas and posts the video and audio files on the site for both streaming and download. You can also find Leadership-Action on iTunes. 

 

I have personally worked with Greg, he is a great guy a fantastic leader as well.  I was honored when he asked to interview me about my thoughts on leadership. This past Friday when we completed some work at his facility, we sat down for the interview.  For the podcast this week, I would like to share that interview with you. If you would like to see the video portion of that site please visit http://leadership-action.com/?p=334 . Greg has some great thoughts on that site and I encourage you to take a look.

 

Have a great week!

 

Shawn Galloway

ProAct Safety

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/15/103-some-thoughts-on-leadership/feed/ Greetings recording on the road this week in Cleveland, Ohio where Terry and I are leading some advanced safety public workshops. Last week while working ... Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Safety Communication, Safety Conference, ProAct Safety, Leadership Coaching, Behavior Based Safety, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Sociology, psychology, sciences, Performance, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Lean Behavior-Based Safety shawn galloway, leadership-action, greg krieser, safety culture, leading safety, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 44:49 102 – Critical Elements to Create F.A.S.T. Safety Culture Improvement http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/08/102-%e2%80%93-critical-elements-to-create-fast-safety-culture-improvement/ http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/08/102-%e2%80%93-critical-elements-to-create-fast-safety-culture-improvement/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:03 +0000 safetyculture Organizational Safety Culture Change Management Leading Safety Safety Culture Assessment http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/10/25/100-%e2%80%93-critical-elements-to-create-fast-safety-culture-improvement/ Greetings everyone! Recording this week in Belle Fourche, South Dakota just outside of Sturgis. When asked how long it takes to change a culture, the predominant answer most of our fellow experts provide, is anywhere from five to seven years. Moreover it is often said that it takes time because you have to implement resource intensive methodical change process and lots and lots of patience. From this you will be able to improve and change the safety aspects of a culture. Well, perhaps if you want to completely change every element of your culture, it could take quite a while, that is true. In this podcast we would like to offer some suggestions of how to go out and have a fast positive impact on and within your safety culture. 

 

Now consider we are not talking about bad to perfect overnight. We are also not talking about band aid fixes or Hawthorne flashes in the pan. We are talking about getting turned around and facing the right direction and making progress in the direction in a relatively short amount of time. The business realities of today’s world dictate a results oriented approach to change. Respectfully, most business leaders do not have the luxury to recognize a return on investment after patiently waiting for multiple years. I have personally seen multiple sites experience dramatic improvements in both performance and culture within 6 months. Then sustain that improvement and success-seeking mentality, by developing cultural systems to do just that, sustain! If you think about it, early successes themselves creates the drive for continuous improvement, not programs. Programs after programs have effectively created the program of the month perception. Success after success creates what we are after, what we call a Results Driven Change Philosophy. 

 

There is nothing wrong with the models of positive change over multiple years to create new cultural norms. We just think they need to be tweaked to fit the business realities. So today we would like to share with you what we have been using in practice in over a thousand projects to experience FAST culture and safety improvement.  FAST is an acronym that stands for: Focus, Architectural Structure, Skills of Interpersonal Communication and Transformational Results Orientation. When we look at cultures we often find these four elements are lacking. This is the topic of the podcast this week.  I hope you enjoy!

 

Have a great week!

 

Shawn M. Galloway

ProAct Safety, Inc.

]]> http://safetyculture.podbean.com/2009/11/08/102-%e2%80%93-critical-elements-to-create-fast-safety-culture-improvement/feed/ Greetings everyone! Recording this week in Belle Fourche, South Dakota just outside of Sturgis. When asked how long it takes to change a culture, the ... Greetings everyone! Recording this week in Belle Fourche, South Dakota just outside of Sturgis. When asked how long it takes to change a culture, the predominant answer most of our fellow experts provide, is anywhere from five to seven years. Moreover it is often said that it takes time because you have to implement resource intensive methodical change process and lots and lots of patience. From this you will be able to improve and change the safety aspects of a culture. Well, perhaps if you want to completely change every element of your culture, it could take quite a while, that is true. In this podcast we would like to offer some suggestions of how to go out and have a fast positive impact on and within your safety culture.    Now consider we are not talking about bad to perfect overnight. We are also not talking about band aid fixes or Hawthorne flashes in the pan. We are talking about getting turned around and facing the right direction and making progress in the direction in a relatively short amount of time. The business realities of today’s world dictate a results oriented approach to change. Respectfully, most business leaders do not have the luxury to recognize a return on investment after patiently waiting for multiple years. I have personally seen multiple sites experience dramatic improvements in both performance and culture within 6 months. Then sustain that improvement and success-seeking mentality, by developing cultural systems to do just that, sustain! If you think about it, early successes themselves creates the drive for continuous improvement, not programs. Programs after programs have effectively created the program of the month perception. Success after success creates what we are after, what we call a Results Driven Change Philosophy.    There is nothing wrong with the models of positive change over multiple years to create new cultural norms. We just think they need to be tweaked to fit the business realities. So today we would like to share with you what we have been using in practice in over a thousand projects to experience FAST culture and safety improvement.  FAST is an acronym that stands for: Focus, Architectural Structure, Skills of Interpersonal Communication and Transformational Results Orientation. When we look at cultures we often find these four elements are lacking. This is the topic of the podcast this week.  I hope you enjoy!   Have a great week!   Shawn M. Galloway ProAct Safety, Inc. Safety Culture Excellence, Safety Training, Safety Communication, Safety Conference, ProAct Safety, Leadership Coaching, Behavior Based Safety, Behaviour, Lean Techniques, Supervisor, Management, Human Resources, Sociology, psychology, sciences, Performance, Values, Low Probability, Risks, Corporate Culture, Injury Prevention, Change Management, Performance Management, Incentives, Rewards, Safety Programs, Lean Behavior-Based Safety, Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety No No 20:58