Every safety leader has the ability—and indeed the responsibility—to make a difference. Whether your company is starting its safety journey from scratch, you’re trying to revitalize a stagnated safety program, or you’re trying to change negative attitudes from a disengaged workforce, there are things you can do to turn the safety ship around—and they don’t have to cost a fortune. Hear from James Wiedow, who has made a career out of being the first safety professional his employers have ever had. He will share the first steps he has taken to build trust and gain buy-in among front-line employees, which have been effective across industries. He will share other tips to continue to improve safety even as his safety programs grow, mature and thrive.

Key Takeaways: 

• Learn how to build trust among employees.
• Develop effective communication techniques that help safety be visible and omnipresent.
• Create a road map to advance safety by implementing programs, policies and procedures. 
• Brainstorm creative solutions to problems you have the power to correct and learn how to navigate roadblocks rather than avoiding them altogether.