Book description
Proven strategies and tactics that you can use to lead workers to safety
Industrial facilities supervisors, from front-line managers to CEOs,
can depend on Alive and Well at the End of the Day for tested
and proven management and leadership practices that ensure the safety
of their workers. With more than thirty years of hands-on experience
in the chemical industry, including front-line management, author Paul
Balmert understands the challenges facing supervisors in industrial
facilities. His advice, based on firsthand experience, shows you how
to identify and correct flaws in industrial practices. Moreover, he
shows you how to lead by example, overcoming all obstacles that
interfere with safety.
Rather than focus on theory, this book offers concrete strategies and
tactics that enable you to:
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Recognize and capitalize on the moments when workers are most
receptive to learning safety
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Discover what's really going on when you tour and inspect plant operations
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Engage in a helpful discussion with someone who is not
following safety guidelines
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Understand the various types of risk involved in an industrial operation
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Implement a comprehensive strategy to manage and minimize risk
Throughout the book, plenty of case studies and examples illustrate
key challenges alongside step-by-step solutions. You'll also learn how
to understand and leverage the psychology and motivations of your
staff in order to fully implement safety practices and procedures. In
short, with this book as your guide, you will be equipped and ready to
lead your staff to safety.
PAUL D. BALMERT has more than thirty years of
experience in the chemical industry, including front-line supervision.
He is currently Principal in Balmert Consulting, a firm dedicated to
helping organizations improve the management of their operations, with
an emphasis on safety. A frequent lecturer at academic institutions
and professional associations, Mr. Balmert has helped companies in the
Americas, Europe, and Asia dramatically improve safety.
