Las Vegas Raiders Not Gambling On Workplace Safety

Las Vegas Sun: It’s 6 o’clock in the morning at the future home of the Raiders in Las Vegas and workers are about to begin their shift on the $1.8 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium. But before the group of about 300 workers embark on a day’s work, they gather for a message: safety first.

If you have yet to read the above article, this is an excellent example of how the implementation of a Safety Culture can positively impact a project no matter the size or budget. By making safety THE value each and every morning, The Las Vegas Raiders’ project leaders have created an environment where workers understand the importance of safety and want to be safe.

Having site leaders take just a few minutes a day to show that they care for their workers makes all the difference. Addressing safety in such a direct and positive manner creates a ripple effect across the entire project, allowing for thousands of workers to safely operate while understanding why they’re doing so. In addition to jumpstarting the day with a safety message for the group, leaders take the time throughout the day to address safety in smaller parcels of workers, further establishing a culture with a foundation of safety.

The results speak for themselves, as the total duration of the project includes a total of over 200,000 hours without a major accident occurring. In the heart of a city known for risk and reward, the Raiders stadium project shows safety is something not worth gambling on.

FDRsafety’s Safety Culture Training has impacted over 500,000 members of our nation’s workforce by focusing on “The Why” of Safety. Our experts motivate workers to want to be safe, and improves safety performance throughout organizations. For more information please contact Flavius Brown – Vice President at FDRsafety.