Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2024
Melissa Sawa
Age: 33
Well-Being, Health & Safety Lead
Stellantis
Warren, MI
Melissa observed many employees taking shortcuts to workstations, deviating from designated pedestrian walkways. These shortcuts added potential hazards, increasing injury risk. Melissa analyzed plant injury data, identifying unsafe act patterns, and took proactive targeted actions addressing root causes related to unsafe behaviors. A “shortcut survey” was devised to examine areas where shortcuts were taken. She actively engaged team leaders to gain insight into unsafe acts. The collaborative effort of a cross-functional team led to the identification of corrective actions, resulting in heightened safety awareness among employees and a significant reduction in slip, trip and fall incidents.
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