
I found an interesting one for today. It’s “Punch the Clock Day.” Yep. You heard it
here first. The reason this caught my eye is that according to the calendar it
was featured on, there is really no content to define the purpose or the meaning
behind this celebration. No one knows who created it or its original date.
So, what’s the point? Follow my thought process here. How
many times do we communicate something in a similar fashion and then are
surprised when people don’t get it? Let’s say the safety policies at your
workplace for example. Just like with “Punch the Clock Day": we can all guess
what the true meaning is; make up our own definition; or just ignore it because
it’s too much work to try and figure it out.
Not something you want to happen with
safety. Safety in the workplace doesn’t just happen; it is planned, implemented
and practiced every day. It must be if it’s going to work. And for every
employee to take responsibility for it they need to understand the policies; they need to make sense; be logical. And
if you are the one in charge of safety, it’s your job to make sure that
happens. Don’t assume people understand just because you do. How do you communicate when there are changes in procedures, new rules or regulations?
Is it a memo, a notice on the bulletin board, an email, a meeting? Are you sure
that the communication method you use is the best for everyone? Are people
missing the message? How do you know? How do they learn about new technologies,
new equipment, and new products? Have there been any changes in accident rates?
If so, can you pinpoint why? What’s working and what could be better?
Think about it. People’s lives and livelihoods depend on it.
Posted by MJ Thomas
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