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Help workers speak out

23 January 2013

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 arou

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.
 
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