Dale Lind

Saving money is always a good strategy. And, there is no better place to save than reducing the costs of workplace injuries. Organizations will be well on their way to significant cost savings and a safety record everyone will be P.L.E.A.S.E.D with by implementing the following seven strategies:

Placement of staff in jobs based on natural talents and preference
Leadership that inspects and inspires
Engaging staff support through participation and fun
Attitudes that reinforce the safety mindset
Schedules that meet the needs of both residents and staff
Equipment that is adequate and in good repair
Development, training and retraining

Objectives:
At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the relationship between job fit and quality of performance
2. Appreciate the value of supervisor observation and intervention
3. Appreciate the proper role of fun-based incentives
4. Learn how to reduce cost through the purchase and use of the right equipment
5. Be able to implement a simple, practical and proven effective training program

During the presentation, lecture, humor and real life examples will be interspersed with group activity.