Kevin Schmidt, LPC

Authority on workplace safety, I desire to help your workplace reduce injuries. 0 is a slogan not a goal. Open to reviewing safety products. #safetyprofessional

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

#toolboxtalktuesday
Take the time to talk to your employees about safety!
Today's topic is safe lifting, just a quick chat, and a constant reminder to be safe at work
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[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

I have said it thousands of times, talking about workplace safety is the first step to keeping employees safe. If you don't know how, then don't hesitate to snag one of my toolbox talkk books, they offer a years worth of topics.
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[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

#toolboxtalktuesday
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The importance of using proper tools is important, but the more important part is to talk to your employees about safety constantly. This is an important part of a safety culture.

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Let's talk about "safety", and what it means in the workplace. Is it just keeping people from immediate harm? Is it reducing risk for long term injuries? Is it more? What does safety mean to you?

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

It's friday, we're here. hopefully everyone made it safely. Hopefully your team was safe all week.

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

A positive safety culture is one where employees feel appreciated, one where safety is a positive, one where collaboration is rewarded.
If you don't know how to build a positive safety culture, I have written a roadmap for you: https://t.co/ILfEBu5SGg

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A safety culture is multi-faceted, it has many components, it requires buy-in from the top down. What is the best way to accomplish this?

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

#toolboxtalktuesday
Today's topic is for mechanics, airbag safety
But this is also a great reminder, take the time to talk to your employees today about a safety topic
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A safety meeting is an important component of building a safety culture, it gives the front line employee a voice. Make sure you document those meetings: https://t.co/ZcTNSZ4uzp

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It's Friday , hopefully you learned something this week. Even better if it encourage action.
BTW, if you grew up with TGIF, your knees probably pop when standing up.

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Starting an Emergency Operations Center can feel daunting—staffing, resources, planning, and technology all come at a cost. But here’s a powerful idea: Shared responsibility. Shared resilience.

#EmergencyManagement

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Having an emergency plan is essential—but if it overlooks people, especially those with disabilities, it’s not complete.

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[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

#toolboxtalktuesday
Talk to your employees, this is how you keep them safe.
As like the rest of this week, today's talk is about emergency preparedness and the importance of following the plan.
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he devastating floods in Texas this year and the record number of tornadoes across the U.S. last year are stark reminders: Mother Nature doesn’t give notice.

For employers, this isn’t just a headline—it’s a wake-up call.

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Today is the 4th of July!
Please stay safe, have fun.

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

Holding leadership accountable to walk the talk—PPE on, shortcuts off.
This is the key to getting a successful safety culture, without this, you will always fail.

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

If safety is only a management initiative, it will never become a culture.

One of the biggest gaps in workplace safety today is the disconnect between what leadership says and what workers experience.

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

Safety rules and regulations are literally written in blood. Workers have bled, lost appendages, and lost their lives to create today's safety rules.
To not respect the rules, or worse to be an employer who doesn't commit to safety, is to say you don't care about the sacrifice.

[Kevin Schmidt, LPC @kevinianschmidt]

What is the purpose of a safety slogan?

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Did you get anything done for safety training this week?
If not, set a goal for next week and enjoy your weekend!