We had a great discussion on zombie lies that continue to be believed in the safety and health field. Here’s a quick recap of a few myths for those who couldn’t make the zoom session. That said, a continued discussion on this topic is important, but also lively, and interesting, especially since an email just came through from EHS Daily Advisor titled: Busting Myths And Building Communities, with the description, “Seize control—break free from outdated norms, enhance safety, and boost productivity”.
Here are a few myths to bust from the discussion:
- It’s never happened here before so why bother with prevention or control measures
- We resolved that risk so do not need a continued focus
- There’s nothing we can do about it
- Management doesn’t care
- It doesn’t matter what we do…. Fill in the blanks
- It takes too long to follow the safety requirements
- Taking short cuts helps the company
- Not my problem
- No one cares, why should I?
- People will find a way around safe practices
- Safety sounds like a broken record
- Don’t stir up trouble
- It’ll create more work if safety brings up issues and the safety department is already too busy
Coming soon: Wellness myths/zombie lies that continue! It really is time to seize control of safety programs to promote safer & healthier attitudes and practices.
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