Gancarz decided to pilot the BST process at the CMR facility, which contains seven wings and houses about 300 employees. The steering committee, comprised of a cross-section of nonmanagement CMR personnel, and BST began working together to tailor the process in January. The first 22 volunteer observers completed their training in late June and earlier this month, and received their diplomas during the kickoff luncheon on the front lawn of the CMR facility. Several more training classes already are scheduled, said Stalnaker. He emphasized that the process is very different from other types of safety programs.
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Second, he continued, the process focuses on safe behaviors and recognizes that at-risk behaviors may lead to accidents. Stalnaker also emphasized that the process does not replace current safety programs such as the Management Walk-around. Espeset of BST said the consulting firm will maintain continuous contact with the steering committee and come in as needed should any problems arise. This is a special opportunity for recipients to learn skills and gain confidence in their work abilities. Successful welfare reform depends on this type of partnership with businesses around the state.