Have you ever considered making a New Year's Resolution for your organization?

It’s that time of year again when we set resolutions aimed at helping us be the best we can be in the coming year. The idea of resolutions may bring to mind personal goals such as dropping a bad habit or learning something new. But have you ever considered making resolutions for your organization?

At MidSouthWest Safety and Consulting, we believe that setting safety resolutions sets the tone for the entire year.

Not sure where to start? We’ve listed some safety resolutions for 2021 below.

What better way to enter 2021 than by setting safety resolutions for the New Year!

Resolution 1: Learn from the Past

In 2020, we learned many hugely important lessons due to the unprecedented and unplanned-for COVID-19 pandemic. This year resolve to take what you have learned and grow from it. During the unprecedented COVID-19 shutdowns, many organizations stumbled to very quickly modify their business models. Most were able to successfully adapt, but not without hitting a few bumps along the way.

Resolve this year to put a pandemic plan into place that guarantees your survival if your organization is faced with another unprecedented situation.

Resolution 2: Adjust to a New Normal

Along with learning from the past, resolve to make adjustments to thrive within the new normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered safety in the workplace. There are increased cleaning protocols, more PPE, and new policies and procedures in place, all aimed at keeping people safe. Make it your resolution in 2021 to continue to explore ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep employees and customers safe.

Resolution 3: Revitalize your Safety Program

Refresh your safety program by resolving to give it a thorough review. An annual review is best practice, so why not start the New Year off with a review? Review your health and safety policy and program elements. As you go through the various policies, procedures, forms, and processes keep this primary objective in mind:

Does this element do what it’s intended to do?

Forms, paperwork, and policies all need to function as intended. If you aren’t sure they do, it may be time to bring in a consultant to help you identify deficiencies and make improvements.

Resolution 4: Motivate your JHSC

A motivated Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is an effective JHSC! Resolve this year to ensure that your JHSC is motivated and that they’re operating at peak efficiency.

Having an effective JHSC has numerous benefits, such as:

Lower injury and illness rates in the workplace, resulting in less lost time
A more positive safety culture, resulting in proactive safety initiatives and programs
Happier and healthier workers with better productivity rates

Your organization can expect to see a positive impact on the bottom line as a result of reduced lost time, increased productivity, and a happy and healthy workforce.

Keep your JHSC motivated this year by setting goals and offering incentives to give them something toward. And don’t forget to reward the JHSC for their hard work and efforts!

Resolution 5: Never Stop Learning

Make 2021 the year that all of your employees take the training required to keep them compliant, safe, and well at work. This may include getting workers re-trained or re-certified if they’re training has expired, providing new or updated training to all employees, or committing to getting all JHSC members certified.

What better way to enter 2021 than by setting safety resolutions for the New Year!

Make 2021 the year that all of your employees take the training required to keep them compliant, safe, and well at work

Trust MidSouthWest Training and Consulting

MidSouthWest Training and Consulting provides JHSC training in association with Langlois Safety Training and Consulting Services, an approved CPO Provider. We also offer a full catalogue of health and safety training, as well as consulting services. You can trust MidSouthWest Training and Consulting to provide you with cost-effective training solutions tailored to meet your organization’s unique health and safety needs.

To learn more, contact us online or call 289.309.1143. Visit us 24/7 on the web at midsouthwest.ca.

Last updated December 2, 2020