JULY 20248MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSBy Britt Howard MS, CSP, CRSP, Group Director, WorleyIN MY OPINIONTHE BE SAFE ­ LOVE YOU ANALOGYTelling a work family member "Be Safe" is like telling a spouse "Love You" as they depart in the morning for work. The intention of the phrase is the same. The intention is to softly confirm that the sender of the phrase cares about the receiver. Routine confirmations of care, verbally and non-verbally, go a long way in helping the receivers of the "Be Safe" phrase recognize their importance in others' lives.The terms "Be" and "Safe" strongly show assertive compassion for others...Be ­ Action verb (do something) controlSafe ­ Without harm (anticipate and recognize hazards)Other phrases that are similar in intentions include:· Have a Safe Day ­ Have a Great Day· Culture of Caring ­ Work Family· Safety First ­ Love is What Matters· Do it Safely or Not at All ­ Work Family Members Are Our Most Important ResourceThe most important point of sharing the phrase "Be Safe" and its meaning is the conscious or subconscious influence it can have on a work family member's decision to take a safety risk. Work-family members who feel that they are authentically cared about by their fellow work-family will make the right decisions when deciding between doing something safe versus unsafe. The definition that I lean into when I describe Safety Leadership includes the term "influence." In my opinion, influence means more than motivating others to think, behave, or react a certain way. It includes embracing doing things (e.g., work driving, walking, and others) as a safe habit.Think about the last comment, discussion, or hug you had with a family Britt Howard MS
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