– Of course, the primary goal is to prevent accidents and injuries at work. But just as important is fostering a culture where people learn to observe and communicate how we work and where improvements can be made. This creates a culture of continuous improvement, explains Janne Martin, who leads occupational safety efforts at Arnon.
The most effective way to improve safety culture is to turn observation and reporting into active improvement. When an employee notices a blocked walkway or a misplaced tool, they log the observation in the system and, if necessary, take immediate action.
In many cases, the person making the observation can resolve the issue themselves – after all, every employee is an expert in their own work.
At Arnon, safety observations are actively discussed and displayed in work areas. The goal is for each employee to make at least one quarterly observation.
The number of observations made shows that our employees value workplace safety highly, says Johanna Nieminen, Occupational Safety Manager and HSE Manager.
Workplace safety is not isolated – it affects the entire company culture.
– As the safety culture evolves, observations begin to drive improvements in every aspect of work, Martin notes.
