One of the most recognizable safety devices in the world is a Fire Extinguisher, yet so many know so little about these devices.
Let me be upfront with everyone; this article is for those safety pros working with a management team that WANTS to OWN the Safety Process/SMS. The actions I will offer in this article can be taken at any business. Still, without management’s desire to OWN the Safety Process/SMS, these actions may be a tad premature, but certainly not a waste of time.
The idea that “management” OWNS safety is one that many safety professionals aspire to. It is the pinnacle of our success as safety professionals… working ourselves out of a job. It rarely happens, but when it does, it will change your perspective of our fundamental role in a Safety Management System (SMS).
There is a simple test we can use to find out if “management” is ready to OWN SAFETY…
Ask these six (6) basic questions regarding Fire Extinguishers:
