Blog: 

Did you know that June is National Safety Month?! It’s great for companies in all fields to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace and recommit to creating safer and healthier work environments. Here at Oswald, we know that one of the most powerful ways to promote workplace safety (outside of putting everyone in those plastic bubbles) is to recognize and reward the people who continue to practice and stand for safety every day.

That’s exactly what a Safety Recognition Program is designed to do. Whether your team has just completed safety training goals, implemented new safety procedures, or has a hazard reduction goal met,  a thoughtful recognition plan lets you say “thank you” in a meaningful way and keeps the safety momentum going strong.

As we always say, “Safety, first, last – always!” 

What Is a Safety Recognition Program?

A Safety Recognition Program (or SRP) is an incentive program that rewards employees for meeting safety goals. The idea is to reduce incidents in the workplace as well as continue a streak of no injuries. These incentive programs celebrate progress and reinforce the importance of safe behavior. 

By acknowledging your employees and their great work, you’re doing more than giving out gifts; you’re reinforcing behaviors, building loyalty, and boosting morale. Recognition turns good habits into long-term standards. While your team works hard to stay safe, our team will work hard to make sure they feel appreciated.

We’ve helped companies like Big Rivers, AstraZeneca, Berry Global, and Mt. Carmel recognize their teams for achieving impressive milestones from “Zero Incidents” to “Million Man Hours Without an Accident.” No matter what industry you’re in, a safety recognition program is a great addition to keeping your team happy, healthy, safe, and recognized.

Common Questions We Get About Safety Recognition Programs

We met with our promotions team to get the most common questions around safety programs and put their answers below: 

• Who typically has a safety program?
  As far as who typically has a safety program, it can vary.  A majority are construction, manufacturing, or contracting businesses. But anyone who has safety goals can benefit from a safety recognition program (SRP).
• What are some key things to know about a safety program or tips/tricks we would say if someone wants to set up a safety program?
  We work with any budget, whether it’s a one-time SRP, a quarterly program, or a pop-up shop where employees can log on to make their selections. We have an in-house embroidery shop to customize anything from polos, jackets, caps, bags, and anything in between. Our staff is super creative and has the expertise to guide you in the right direction.  We also provide fulfillment and drop shipping, which is great for remote employees.
• Examples of safety programs we have done well? 
• -BHS 2024 Injury-Free
• -Big Rivers Zero Incidents Safety Program
• -AstraZeneca during June for Safety Month
• -Berry Plastics – Million Miles  
• -Mt Carmel – Million Man Hours without an Accident

Here’s How We Can Help You

Step 1: We start by meeting with your team to discuss your timeline, audience, and budget, and understand the goals of your safety program. Whether it’s a one-time reward, a quarterly initiative, or an ongoing employee recognition effort. 

Step 2: Our team will help you choose meaningful, on-brand items, ranging from polos and jackets to bags and caps. All of which can be customized in-house at our embroidery shop!

Step 3: We tailor your program to fit your needs, whether that’s creating a pop-up shop for employees to select gifts online or organizing scheduled reward rollouts.

Step 4: We handle all fulfillment, including drop shipping,  making it easy to recognize both on-site and remote employees.

Step 5: From start to finish, we’re here to ensure your safety program stays fresh, engaging, and aligned with your goals.

Let’s Set Sail Toward a Safer Culture

Recognition is the tide that lifts your whole team. And no matter what safety efforts you are recognizing, we’re here to help you make it impactful. This National Safety Month, let Oswald help you turn appreciation into action. Get in touch with our team, and let’s create a program that’s not only smooth sailing but makes serious waves.