Why “Ignoring,” As A Consequence, Is So Damaging To An Effective Safety Culture
Ignoring, intended or unintended, is actually a common form of negative punishment. You might think ignoring employee behaviors is…
Why Employee Recognition Programs Fail?
Why Recognition Programs Fail One of the most common reasons recognition programs fail is because they have formal policies…
Continuous Evaluation of the Accountability System
Evaluation of the accountability system, as with all systems should be a continuous process. Although as a supervisor you…
Concept Of “Cause and Effect” & How It Applies To Safety Accountability
What is a Consequence? A “consequence” is anything that occurs as a result of something that happens. Another way…
Examples Of Positive/Negative Reinforcement, & Positive/Negative Punishment
Positive and Negative Recognition There are various strategies for administering positive and negative consequences. Careful planning is critical to…
Criteria Required Before Holding Employees Accountable In Safety
Appropriate Accountability A basic rule for developing accountability criteria for measurement is that an employee should be held accountable…
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) For Managers, Supervisor & Employees
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are a type of performance metric that is used to…
What Is Accountability? Definition, Types & Examples
Definition of Accountability If we reference Webster’s Dictionary, “accountable” is defined as being “responsible, liable, explainable, legally bound, subject…
Six Elements of an Effective Accountability System
Six Elements of an Effective Accountability System Accountability is one of the most important elements within the safety management…