Safety, Leadership and Culture for by Mark McMillion McMillion Leadership Associates
Mark in a Nutshell WV-native (Summersville) West Point graduate Career Army officer (22 years, lieutenant colonel) M.S. from The Ohio State Platoon Leader (Germany) Basic Training Commander (Fort Sill, OK) Two combat tours (Baghdad) Father of four Married 24+ years
Adults need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed. – Samuel Johnson
4 Elements of a Safety Culture: 1.Rules / regulations / policies / procedures 2.Competence Knowledge & experience Equipment capabilities 3.Great communication 4.Teamwork
Deadly Weapon
M992 FAASV
1 x Sergeant 1-3 x enlisted 1 x Staff Sergeant 1 x Sergeant 1-3 x enlisted
1 x Sergeant 1-3 x enlisted 1 x Staff Sergeant 1 x Sergeant 1-3 x enlisted 1 x Sergeant First Class1 x lieutenant 1 x Sergeant mechanic
Last Roll Call
Teamwork / Communication Taking care of your brother from another mother I know what you’re doing, you know what I’m doing Goes up, down, left, and right
Why does communication matter? It builds trust. Why does trust matter? Workers can report safety issues. No reprimand or retaliation No belittlement for reporting risks Supervisors Faith in worker competence Experienced workers
Beware the Mundane Rifle-Bayonet Training
Safety and Production Competing priorities Leaders must find the balance All safety, production lags All production, safety suffers
Wrap-Up 1.Rules/ regulations / policies / procedures 2.Competence Knowledge & experience Equipment capabilities 3.Great communication 4.Teamwork 4 Elements of a Safety Culture: Beware the mundane! Priorities
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