Help workers speak out

Following a recent study by the
Forklift Truck Association (FLTA),
Briggs Equipment believes that
companies should do more to
encourage workers to speak up
about health and safety issues. The
research suggests that around 75% of
employees in the materials handling
sector believe there are ‘accidents
waiting to happen’.

Addressing the situation, Briggs
has come up with five simple, cost
effective, tips to help bring operators
on-side and reduce the impact of
‘blame culture’.

Make it easy to report an issue –
with one central person to report
matters to.

Make it anonymous – with a
simple printed card and a drop
box.

Make it worthwhile – with small
reward
Make it happen – when an issue
is reported, declare it and put a
timescale on it; then share the
results.

Two little words – thank
operators who speak out.