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MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH: Psychological
stressors from outside of work—such
as those related to 昀椀nances, housing,
or relationships—can distract workers
while performing work. Physical pain and
the use of pain management medication
can also cause workers to be less aware of
their surroundings.
Learning from the industry
Workplaces can use these prevention
strategies to build a proactive
safety culture. For example, Kiewit,
a construction and engineering
organization that operates across North
America, has a program called Craft Voice
in Safety (CVIS), which uses a number of
strategies to empower workers to take
care of each other, in partnership with
management.
CVIS members correct unsafe
conditions and behaviours at a peer-topeer level. They also anonymously share
worker concerns and challenges with
leadership. This system allows workers to
participate in health and safety without
fear of discipline or judgement.
“It’s a creative culture where
everybody has a voice,” says Michael
Dauncey, Safety Manager at Kiewit and an
IHSA Board Member. “CVIS members are
not safety cops or enforcers.”
Frequent training and safety sessions,
daily toolbox talks, and quarterly safety
reviews are also part of CVIS’s portfolio.
At the reviews, workers hear from a range
of safety-related speakers, including
representatives from Threads of Life
who share stories about the impact of
workplace incidents.
Additionally, a CVIS incentive program
rewards workers who go over and
above the call of duty, which motivates
all employees to think critically about
health and safety and get involved in
improving processes—which, Dauncey
says, can bene昀椀t workplace e昀케ciency and
productivity.
“Combatting complacency is also
important for quality and customer
satisfaction,” he says. “That’s always
important to us. We want to make sure we
strive for excellence and take pride in the
quality of our work.”
SHAREABLE RESOURCES
DOWNLOAD IHSA’s free safety talk
on assessing your mental health.
WATCH three Keep your promise videos
on IHSA’s YouTube channel to learn more
about the importance of working safely.
LEARN more about the different hazards
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