We have all seen them; most of us have used them to deliver a safety message. Let me say this up-front: it is never the banner’s fault!
A SAFTENG member was reading my posts about “safety banners” and contacted me to discuss their use. They were convinced I was 100% against using “safety banners” after reading my rants against their use. I had to point out that it was not the banner’s fault but the lack of management reflecting the messaging on the banner(s). This dual messaging/actions conflict is how the banners can do more harm than good.
When I used banners, and I always used banners at my facilities, I followed this time-tested method:
