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Module 4: Main Page     Obstacles   Strategic Map     Ripe for Improvement     Helpful Tools     Fact Sheets   Obstacles to a Successful Safety and Health Program In the left column below are obstacles to a successful safety and health program which have been identified by supervisors and employees during several OSHA-sponsored workshops. In the right column are ways they recommend to overcome these obstacles. Supervisor Identified Obstacles To make a positive change in our organization, I must be willing to help eliminate the following obstacles: Therefore:     Fear of losing my job Trust in the system, do the right things and maintain integrity No money for needed changes Management must support Risk in spending money for safety I must trust & must support management "What's in it for me" attitude I must take personal responsibility Many people want change but are afraid to take responsibility for it I must stop worrying, trust and risk No support from upper management Management must support No time or follow-through from upper management Management must support & provide time & resources Make it work or "can do attitude" I must take personal responsibility & operate within guidelines Competing priorities - production is number one Management must balance Work orders not completed even when signed off Management must provide resources then hold people accountable Overwhelmed with workload Management must provide resources and balance competing pressures Turnover too high Trust that it will decrease as culture and work atmosphere improves Double standards Everyone must play by same rules Lack of trust - poor ethics within organization I must take personal responsibility, stop worrying, trust and risk Lack of open communication and listening I must be vulnerable and trusting Employee Identified Obstacles To make a positive change in our organization I must be willing to help eliminate the following obstacles: Therefore:     Fear and lack of trust Trust in the system and do the right things and maintain integrity Supervisor not willing to listen and support Supervisors must support and be open while I must stop worrying, trust and risk Communication is one way (top-down) Supervisors must risk being vulnerable and open up while I must not wait to take personal responsibility for my actions Organization is not alignment on safety – production is number one at the line level Management must support & provide time & resources Supervisors not willing to hear problems and receive feedback Supervisors must risk being vulnerable and open up while I must not wait to take personal responsibility for my actions Intimidation tactics If pressures are balanced and I stop worrying, trust and risk, my supervisor will respond People not willing to take personal responsibility - too easy to shift blame I must take personal responsibility and operate within guidelines, and must also hold my supervisor and peers accountable Production is number one Management must support and provide time and resources Lack of consistency & follow through - past efforts fade away  Management must realize and commit that this is a long term effort. Excellence is a never ending journey. I must always be willing to examine myself, receive feedback, and be willing to improve through change Them vs. Us attitude - Win-Lose Take responsibility for myself, operate from win-win. | Home | Safety and Health Payoffs | Management System and S&H Integration | | Doing a Safety and Health Check-Up | Creating Change | User Guide | References | Credits |

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