From EHSLeaders.org, OSHA guidelines emphasize that active worker participation is essential to a successful workplace safety and health program. Workers must be included in all stages of safety program design and implementation without fear of reprisal because they provide crucial insight into workplace hazards. Important tactics that promote trust, engagement, and program sustainability include promoting reporting, disseminating safety information, partnering with employees to find solutions, and removing obstacles to participation like scheduling conflicts or language barriers.
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