Beyond Safety Basics

Beyond Safety Basics
Beyond Safety Basics

THE MOST OVERLOOKED ASPECTS OF WORKPLACE SAFETY & WHY THEY MATTER 

Humans are complex. That’s why it’s important to understand the unique roles that psychology, company leadership and mental health all play in jobsite safety.  

We know that you’re working hard to protect your team. You know the regulations, you have safety protocols, safe equipment and stand up meetings each morning.  But there’s more to workplace safety than well-planned processes and strong materials. 

It starts with understanding people.

Employee behavior is the biggest factor in workplace safety.  

A company’s lack of safety protocols or unsafe jobsite conditions isn’t what leads to most accidents; 90% of recordable safety incidents are caused by people taking unnecessary risks.

Why does this happen, despite everyone’s best intentions?  Because employees are human, with human issues like distractions, conflicting priorities, stress, mental health struggles and fatigue. 

When you understand and recognize the underlying issues that are impacting your people, you can proactively address them.   

Need help building a strong safety culture?  We’re here to help. Browse the resources and webinars below and contact one of our safety experts if you want more support.   

Caterpillar Safety Resources

Take your safety program to the next level with education and resources that will help you navigate the complexities of safety and protect the people who work hard for you every day.

GET A SAFETY ASSESSMENT

Get a comprehensive organizational assessment that will give insight into the current state of the culture and the biggest opportunities to improve. Start with a sample Safety Leadership Assessment to see how your leaders rank.

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Safety Assessment for Workplace Safety
Safety Assessment for Workplace Safety

SAFETY CULTURE CONSULTING

Caterpillar Safety Services will guide you along your safety journey by providing industry best practices, continuous improvement processes and the latest technologies to see, mitigate and manage risks.

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Safety Culture Consulting
Safety Culture Consulting

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Take safety to the next level. Cat Detect can help you proactively address worker fatigue, distractions and detection of potential hazards. 

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Safety Technology
Safety Technology

Free Safety Webinars

The Psychology of Safety:  Understanding Employee Behavior in Uncertain Times

June 16 at 10:00 am CDT

People sometimes react in unexpected ways when faced with new or uncertain circumstances. This can have a big impact on workplace safety.

  • Learn the psychology of why people react the way they do in uncertain times
  • How to create an environment where employees feel safe to speak up
  • Know what you can do to support employees during times of uncertainty

Presenter: Jenny Krasny, MS, Organizational Psychology

Language: English

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Safety Webinars - Psychology of Safety
Communication Strategy: Supporting Safety Through Words and Deeds

June 23 at 10:00 am CDT

What leaders do and say influences the beliefs and behaviors of people around them.  Mastering these skills will help you create a safer workplace.

  • Understand how your words and actions influence others (as a leader with or without a title)
  • Learn how communication fits into safety culture
  • Leave with tactical strategies for effective communication

Presenter: Abby Fansler, MS, Communication Consultant

Language: English

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Communication Strategy
Demonstrating Commitment: Taking Safety from the Office to the Frontline

June 30 at 10:00 am CDT

What does it look like to lead by example? True safety leadership goes beyond wearing proper PPE and ensuring others do the same.  

  • Understand the elements of a strong safety culture
  • How to use accountability to drive safety
  • Reinforce desired outcomes with positive recognition

Presenter: Justin Ganschow, CHMM, CSP, Business Development Manager

Language: English

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Safety Webinars - Demonstrating commitment
SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH: RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING STRUGGLING EMPLOYEES

July 14 at 10:00 am CDT

Mental wellness is an often-overlooked, but critically important, element of workplace safety. Workers who are struggling with depression and anxiety are more likely be involved in incidents that harm themselves or others. 

  • Learn about risk factors for mental health issue
  • Identify warning signs that an employee may be struggling
  • Specific actions you can take to help.

Presenter: Michelle Walker (Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention) & Caterpillar’s Dr. John Pompe MD

Language: English

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Safety Webinar - Safety & Mental Health

Mental Health Resources

Mental wellness is critical to overall workplace safety. We also know that workers in construction are at a greater risk for suicide than other industries. Below are some resources to help.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ALLIANCE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (CAISP)

CAISP is an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and preventing suicide in the construction trades.

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CIASP
CIASP

MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TOOLS

Brief, anonymous screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about may be struggling with mental health and should connect with a behavioral health professional.

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Screening tools for mental health
Screening tools for mental health

QUICK REFERENCE TO RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNS

A printable card you can keep in your wallet to remind you of warning signs of mental health issues and steps you can take to get employees help.

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Recognize Warning Signs
Recognize Warning Signs