Train. Better.
There is an immense amount of power in spending the time it takes to build operationally-specific training programs.
Many companies that I see and work with often have the administrative aspect of safety down pat. They have all the necessary processes and procedures in place, but where they really lack the OOMPH is in how they communicate that safety program in direct relation to the positions within the company.
When you are able to create position, department, or regionally specific internal company training, you take another step in guaranteeing your workers understand the base requirements as well as the position specific requirements that might be more specific than the base level orientation training.
Focusing on areas like leadership training and going into detail about how the internal systems for inspections, incident investigations, and how to handle the responsibilities of leadership, can put you a step above the rest when it comes to guaranteeing a strong safety culture.
Some of my favorite internal, organization specific training courses that I recommend every company have include:
Manager specific training - highlighting the additional legislated responsibilities that Managers have over and above the other levels of employment.
Supervisor specific training - highlighting the specific processes and procedures related to the tasks that the Supervisor is required to complete. Emphasizing how to complete internal forms as per their safety KPI's.
Operational specific training - highlighting specific areas of the company that might require extra safety notice or information, to ensure you're sharing the high hazard work tasks, areas, and equipment and ensuring that workers of all levels are trained on the unique requirements.
PPE specific training - emphasizing how to use and store company or positionally specific PPE, guaranteeing comprehension and understanding of how to properly manage specialty PPE like harnesses / lanyards, respirators, etc.
Many safety courses can be generic and incredibly helpful, but this doesn't make them enough for certain aspects of training requirements. Ensuring that the employees know how and where those general safety requirements apply to the organizationally specific elements is crucial.