Why is HSE so important within an organisation like ours?
It’s important to recognise that Health and Safety is important in all workplaces – however, a high hazard and risk environment such as ours can be especially challenging. Safety must always come first – we need to ensure that staff go home to loved ones in the same condition they left them!
We cannot celebrate success if it comes at the expense of injury, ill health or worse. RSSL is hugely respected and valued within the industries we operate, which is why it is so important to create and maintain our strong and positive safety culture.
In celebration of World Safety Day, tell us about what makes you most proud of building a safety culture within RSSL.
I am proud of everyone understanding the importance of Health and Safety – it isn’t intended as a hindrance to progress – it is to support it. The team understands that keeping themselves and their colleagues safe at work is the right thing to do, not just a legal requirement.
Please tell us any tips you have for those aspiring to take a step into building a career within Health and Safety.
Get involved and be proactive! Get into the habit of noticing hazards and risks and speaking up if something doesn’t seem right. Any observation, however small, could have a bigger impact further down the line. Volunteer for Health and Safety-related roles such as First Aider, Fire Warden, Wellbeing and Mental Health Ambassador etc. Look for training opportunities such as IOSH and NEBOSH. Feel empowered to speak up if something doesn’t seem right - you will never be penalised for making a safe choice and doing the right thing. In fact, your actions might just save someone’s life one day.
