Overview
This webinar delves into how organizations can move beyond simply meeting minimum safety requirements to foster a deeply ingrained culture of safety. Attendees will explore the behavioral, cultural, and operational factors that influence safety at every level of the organization. Through real-world case studies and actionable tools, participants will gain practical strategies to engage employees and drive lasting, meaningful change.
Why you should Attend
- Move from Policy to Practice: Learn how to shift from a compliance-first mindset to a people-first safety culture
- Boost Employee Engagement: Discover how safety culture improves morale, productivity, and retention
- Prevent Incidents: Understand how proactive safety practices reduce risk and minimize costly accidents
- Lead Organizational Change: Equip leaders and safety professionals with tools to inspire lasting cultural transformation
Areas Covered in the Session
- The limitations of compliance-only safety programs
- Key components of a safety-first organizational culture
- Leadership's role in modeling and reinforcing safety behaviors
- Employee engagement and accountability in safety practices
- Communication strategies to foster safety awareness
- Measuring and sustaining cultural change
- Tools and frameworks for continuous improvement
Who Will Benefit
- Health & Safety Officers and Coordinators
- HR Professionals
- Operations and Facility Managers
- Executive Leaders and Department Heads
- Risk Management Professionals
- Supervisors and Team Leads
- Anyone responsible for workplace safety or employee well-being
Speaker Profile
Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.
She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council.
Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.
Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris