SafetyNav Newsletter #16
States Take Action on Vaping Product Safety, Protective Footwear in Warehouses, DOL Updates Overtime Rule
“That which is essential is invisible to the naked eye.”
From a business perspective, there are so many invisible things that make a business a success. Safety is the same way.
“Sailor, go get a bucket of steam.”
Business is based upon risk decision making: make the decision to go into a market unprepared and it can cost the business it’s livelihood.
“We cannot evaluate value based simply on money.”
The common misconception about a business is it’s all about money. While money is the bottom line measurement, the process and delivery make the difference.
“When there is no consequence for poor work ethic, and no reward for good work ethic, there is no motivation.”
All of us have likely experienced this in our workplaces: we do good work, but notice that others who “skate by” share in our success. That can make great leaders who can pull others with them seek better opportunities: and the business suffers.