Leading And Learning Through Safety

OSHA’s Top 10 Cited Violations for 2024:Frequent safety issues such as fall protection, hazard communication, ladders, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, scaffolding, PPE, and machine guarding.The importance of addressing these life-critical hazards to prevent injuries and fatalities.Leadership and Safety:Emphasis on the role of safety as a cornerstone of effective leadership.Connecting physical safety to psychological safety to foster better team morale and trust.Emerging Trends in Workplace Safety:Insights from the American Psychological Association on 2025 trends, highlighting workplace tension related to hybrid/remote models and the growing gap between management and employees.Increasing unionization as employees seek to address safety and workplace concerns collectively.Call to Action for Leaders:Encouragement for leaders to prioritize listening to their teams, especially on safety issues, to build trust and create a safer, more empathetic work environment.