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Ensuring workers wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for the task is essential to keeping them safe – but it’s not always easy. The solution might just lie in nudge theory, an approach that makes the right choice feel like the easiest one.
When selecting safety gloves, most people focus on only hazard ratings – seeing these strengths as the primary guide for choosing the right protection.
Tailoring gloves to the worker and job tasks are key to providing proper hand protection. It’s how employers can “significantly” improve safety, says Tina Perales, national product sales manager – hand, eye and face protection USA and Canada at Honeywell.
Did you know that small changes in the environment can influence safer decisions and promote positive behavior? This theory is a concept in behavioral science that proposes subtle, indirect suggestions can effectively influence the behavior and decision-making processes of individuals and groups.
A strong safety culture isn’t just about policies – it’s about shaping daily decisions and closing the gap between words and actions. Real hand safety success happens when workers feel empowered, engaged and confident that leadership supports their well-being.
Join us as we explore the key elements of an effective safety culture, uncover common biases hindering safety efforts, and discuss how leadership and worker engagement can transform workplace safety.
