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BP — BP Contractor HSE Symposium 2002
15 slides from BP's conference presentation, May 22, 2002
Slide 1: make safety equal!
‘ make safety equal! ’ BP Contractor HSE Symposium Omni Houston Hotel a presentation by Dr Bruce Staley May 22, 2002
Slide 2: Basic Aspect of Any Business
Basic Aspect of Any Business Quality Quality Production Production Business Business Success Success Cost Cost Safety Safety Employee Employee Relations Relations
Slide 3: make safety equal!
make safety equal!
Slide 4: maintaining safety's equality
maintaining safety’s equality
Slide 5: Safety's position maintained through good leadership
Safety’s position can only be maintained through good leadership. Management commitment is not effective if it is simply expressed in words, it requires action that is consistent and sincere, demonstrating a genuine concern for the safety of the workforce. Visible not Transparent
Slide 6: personal conduct
personal conduct In the workplace conduct yourself in such a way that it reflects your concern for your own safety and for others. Poor conduct will clearly show safety’s low position in your value set.
Slide 7: don't pass by
don’t pass by If you pass by without comment you condone - even encourage substandard behaviour or workplace conditions. Equally – if you pass good safety practices without comment they may not be repeated.
Slide 8: discuss safety
discuss safety Safety should be a key topic of conversation whenever the opportunity arises. On the telephone, in the corridor, as well as out on-site. Demonstrate your interest, ask how you can help and what support you can give.
Slide 9: show enthusiasm
show enthusiasm It breeds enthusiasm. Disinterest in safety will be destructive to the overall safety effort. Interest will maintain the status quo. Enthusiasm will generate enthusiasm in others.
Slide 10: safety knowledge
safety knowledge Take every opportunity to broaden your understanding and safety knowledge of the workplace. Draw on the safety experience and know-how of those who work for and with you. Being able genuinely to demonstrate informed interest is a powerful motivator.
Slide 11: visit the workplace
visit the workplace ….test and verifying work practices and systems with the people who perform them. They are the experts at what they do and understand the safety problems better than anyone else. They will probably have the most practical and effective ideas and solutions.
Slide 12: raise standards
raise standards Through a continuous processes of correction, motivation, follow-up and raising standards the process of reaching and maintaining high standards of workplace safety is achieved
Slide 13: know your employees
know your employees A manager who understands and skilfully applies the knowledge and experience of their workforce will achieve safer and more efficient performance in their area of responsibility. Knowing your workforce and taking interest and developing their safety competencies and development w
Slide 14: When leadership visit the workplace they see behaviours
When leadership visit the workplace they see the behaviours of their people, but also see reflected in them their own behaviour….. B Staley
Slide 15: correct deficiencies
correct deficiencies Effective managers are those who maintain high safety standards by correcting deficiencies and modifying inappropriate safety behaviour. Modifying safety behaviour can be achieved by training, motivation, or when appropriate through the use of timely and equitable discipline.