Safety Speaker, Garrison Wynn

Why Choose Garrison as your keynote speaker for communicating safety

  • He understands the true importance of behavioral based safety
  • Garrison knows that raising safety consciousness 100% of the time is the key to an accident free environment.
  • Garrison has helped develop, implement and market innovative safety solutions that are still being used around the world.
  • He understands that change is not that difficult; it is the resistance to change that creates problems that can prevent long-term success.
  • He knows that communication and believability are essential to the development effective safety & health programs.

Communicating safety through an organization is accomplished by looking at the truth about success. Effective safety procedures and behaviors are spread through an organization through the building of good relationships and safety awareness. Below are some highlights of what top safety performers do that allow them to spread the message of safety through an organization.

  • They know it is possible to do the job right and safely at the same time.
  • They know production quality and safety go hand-in-hand.
  • They respect their boss, and participate in the change process.
  • They know the key to safety is making sure people are aware of their surroundings.
  • They are present in the moment. The excuse “I was not thinking” is always false. Accidents happen when people are thinking, just not about the task at hand.
  • They are not afraid to ask questions
  • They can clearly explain the safety procedures. Overcoming resistance to change and adapting to change are fueled by clear communications. When people are confused they are hesitant to act.
  • They remember the critical five rules to communicating safety:

Top safety people deal with change and face reality: Culture change is possible! It has worked for others and it can work for you and your people. Remember safety and changing safety procedures are not the problem, resistance to this reality is. Thank you.
Garrison Wynn.