MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT MONEY

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MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT MONEY
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OBJECTIVES
Understanding management and supervisor roles in
the safety program
Involving employees in the safety
program Conducting effective safety meetings and
committees Using awards and incentives to promote
safety
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Safety training is fast becoming the private
sectors greatest tool to impact the corporate
bottom line. A safe work environment exists
only if the individuals in that environment have
safety skills.
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• DID YOU KNOW?
• Injuries in the workplace
• cost our nation 156.2 billion in
  2003
• 4,500 people died in 2003 from workplace injuries
  while 54,400 workers were killed in their home
  and community
• 2003 National Safety Council Accident Facts

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ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORS
ENSURE A SAFE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATE
EFFECTIVELY FOSTER COMMITMENT TOWARD SAFE
BEHAVIOR BE A ROLE MODEL/LEADER OF SAFETY MONITOR
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
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WHY DO WE TRAIN? To comply with government
regulations To save money by reducing injury
related costs To increase productivity To
improve employee moral

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TRAINING IS THE KEY
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EFFECTIVE SAFETY COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES Show
a positive attitude toward work safety Be open
to employee input Praise employees when they
perform tasks safely
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MORE GUIDELINES Do not over-supervise employees,
or be unreasonable in work expectations Allow
competent employees  to work without feeling that
they are under your constant inspection Ensure
that employees are aware of the location of
telephones, posted emergency numbers, fire
extinguishers, and contingency plans
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MORE GUIDELINES Keep current on all new safety
procedures, personal protective equipment, and
machinery Provide the proper protective
equipment Use written communication when
necessary
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To make sure safety is no accident, make sure
it's everyone's business, including all employees
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• Ways to involve employees in
• the safety program
• Post your own policy on a safety board
• Hold safety meetings and communicate
• this policy
• Practice what you preach

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• Ways to involve employees in
• the safety program
• Make clear assignments of responsibility
• Ask your employees to get involved
• Use your employees knowledge
• Find your true believers

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• Ways to involve employees in
• the safety program
• Involve management
• Let the employees make safety decisions
• Set up a safety committee

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• Ways to involve employees in
• the safety program
• Design a Safety Newsletter
• Provide positive feedback
• Offer awards and incentives

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Purpose of Safety Meetings Encourage safety
awareness Get employees actively
involved Motivate employees to follow proper
safety procedures
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Purpose of Safety Meetings Nip safety hazards
in the bud Introduce workers to new safety
procedures, rules, equipment and preventive
measures
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SAFETY MEETING TIPS Meetings should be brief Do
not hold on Monday morning or Friday
afternoon Topic should be any subject that
promotes safety awareness for the group
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TYPES OF MEETINGS Scheduled Emergency Special
Function
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PREPARATION PLANNING Choose your topic Gather
your information Map it out Set a time
limit Practice
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METHODS OF CONDUCTING Oral Oral with Visual
Effects E-mail Handouts Video
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THE SAFETY MEETING Introduce the topic Present
the facts Demonstrate Open meeting for
discussion Summarize
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SAFETY COMMITTEE RULES Safety Officer never
chairs the committee Committee should be
diverse Meet Regularly Have An Agenda DOCUMENT
THE MEETING!
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COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Review safety program Revise Policies and
Procedures Make written recommendations to
management Take emergency action when
necessary Review accident/incident reports
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AWARDS INCENTIVES Award a prize that you
win Incentive something that serves as a
stimulus to action by appealing to self interest
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DEVELOPING AN INCENTIVE PLAN Have an established
safety program Determine time duration Develop
written goals Develop a baseline for achievements
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DEVELOPING AN INCENTIVE PLAN Develop a
budget Get input Publicize your goals
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MORE OPTIONS Form a committee Advertise and
promote it Be ready
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LOW COST MOTIVATORS
Write a letter of commendation Ask employees for
advice/opinions Give verbal praise Pass along
compliments you received from others
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LOW COST MOTIVATORS
Write an e-mail/memo to a superior and copy the
employee Put positive information in the
employees productivity file Provide quick follow
up on problems/hazards when recognized Post
positive achievements on the safety bulletin board
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LOW COST MOTIVATORS
Say Thank You and mean it Allow
flextime Designate special parking places Give
out award plaques, trophies or diplomas Feature
an employee of the month Recognize peers that
have helped you
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LOW COST MOTIVATORS
Have a coffee/juice morning to acknowledge
accomplishments Thank somebody that contributes
ideas, regardless on whether you use it Always
give others credit when due Create group awards
to recognize teamwork Ask the employees how they
want to be recognized
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LOW COST MOTIVATORS
Ask a superior to write a memo acknowledging an
accomplishment for your employee Post
complimentary letters on the safety bulletin
board Send employees to special seminars and
workshops that may interest them
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OTHER MOTIVATORS
Safety Day Safety Olympics Safety T-Shirts Dinner
for two gift certificates Weekend stay at bed
breakfast
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TEST

1. You can have a good safety program without
   employee involvement.
   True False
2. List at least 5 ways to involve employees in the
   safety program.
3. Why do you have safety meetings?
4. What is an incentive?
5. How can you show ORM you have a safety program?

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