And to do this, they have to be dynamic. Here are some examples of Top Twelve agencies that met the Governor s goal by actively working to improve safety. It communicates the expectations to both the employees and the supervisors and outlines their respective responsibilities. This helps reduce misunderstandings for both supervisors and staff - and sends a clear message of administrative support. All OYA offices and facilities have sponsored fun activities that keep everyone focused on safety.
Prevention is the best way to avoid injury and reduce time loss.
It s an active process. OYA s safety goals and action plans stress changes in employee at-risk behavior and improvements to the process. These coordinators assist supervisors in developing creative ways to re-engage injured workers as soon as possible. OYA has changed employees actions and views by focusing on workplace safety. We develop very specific goals and routinely look at the data to determine whether our efforts are having the desired impact.