Let’s hear from Kirsty Edwards, Senior Construction Manager at Lendlease.

Kirsty and I worked together for many years in the construction industry. At the time Kirsty was a Senior Project Manager and I was a site HSE Manager. We would have many conservations around how to engage the construction workforce on a vast range of safety issues and opportunities.

What industry do you work in?

Construction Management- Delivery.

What country do you reside in ( this is also the country that your responses will be based on)?

Australia.

Whats your "cuppa" - mine is a cold brew coffee*

Wet Almond Chai.

Is the ritual of safety moment at the start of every meeting impactful, engaging, behavioural changing? Yes or No?

Yes.

How are safety tips delivered in the corporate environment?

Primarily messaging is via written correspondence, site based campaigns and business updates.

How are safety tips delivered in an operational environment?

Team Meetings, Subcontractor Meetings, Site Signage/Campaigns and Toolboxes.

Your personal view. Is it time to ditch safety moments in the corporte setting?

No.

Your top three tips for delivering an impactful and engaging safety moment/tip.

Quick and straight to the point when it comes to operational safety.

Psychosocial safety needs to be delivered with a real life or relatable story, these make people stop and think, they put themselves in the position of the person telling the story and evaluate how that would effect their and their family/friends/colleagues lives.