How to Improve Workplace Safety: Learn why safety programs fail while others succeed

Workplace Safety Is Achievable! This book is based on a case study of an actual safety culture transformation that took place in a large manufacturing facility. Bryan McWhorter walks readers through the main steps taken to improve workplace safety. In one year the factory experienced a 50% reduction in OSHA recordable accidents. Employees identified 545 safety projects as they engaged and supported management’s new safety first initiative. Worker health and safety is vital for morale and must be supported in a proactive manner. This book shows you how.

Bryan McWhorter is a productivity expert and safety professional. Bryan has over eight years of experience in driving and teaching safety, leadership and productivity tools. Bryan gained his knowledge and experience as the safety officer and Senior Trainer for Philips Lighting. Philips is a strong health and well-being company that promotes a safety first culture. Involved in creating a successful safety culture in a factory of approximately 500 employees, his responsibilities included providing and tracking needed safety training, performing hazard assessments and all accident investigations. He helped initiate a system allowing employees to submit safety projects and work on them with support as needed. He conducted extremely effective weekly safety team meetings that engaged employees throughout the organization, both hourly and salary. Bryan's training programs covered such topics as - *Lock Out Tag Out *Hazard Assessment *Personal Protective Equipment *Powered Lift Truck Safety *Accident Investigation *Behavioral Safety *Confines Space *Much, much more For lean transformation and continuous improvement Bryan provided classroom training in: *Team-work *Leadership *Lean Manufacturing *Productivity *Continuous Improvement Bryan has spoken on safety in such locations as: *China *Canada *Mexico *Ireland *Aruba Bryan is also a web-writer and copy-writer with many published articles and blogs.