At Valotalive, we’ve been fortunate to collaborate on numerous global projects focused on improving workplace safety through powerful communication strategies. In this blog post, we’ll share valuable insights and best practices gained from these experiences.
As our customer stated:
“The biggest benefit, of course, has been that the metrics are made visible to everyone. The reliability of data and the impact of reporting on work and performance has gained a new meaning.
– Jatta Pakkanen, Communication Officer at Neste – The World’s leading supplier of renewable diesel
Further insights & customer comments can be found later in this blog. 👇🏼
The Challenge
Safety professionals are constantly looking for ways to maintain and improve a safe workplace for employees.
More and more data is being used to drive decisions in implementing new proactive ways to prevent injuries.
Tracking, investigating, and managing safety processes is a demanding and challenging job. While working closely with our customers, we have identified some of the top challenges as follows:
How to track & measure near misses and employee injuries -> how to make sure the records are updated constantly?
How to engage and communicate near miss and injury information to employees and other relevant stakeholders?
Safety communication is a cornerstone of any successful safety program. Yet, in many organizations, a significant challenge lies in reaching and engaging deskless workers – those who often lack personal workstations or laptops and may not have daily access to digital safety resources.
To overcome this hurdle, companies must prioritize strategies that deliver safety information directly and effectively to this vital group.
So how to communicate and engage with the key stakeholder group?
Safety communication with Digital Signage
By harnessing the power of dynamic data and visualizations, organizations can significantly enhance safety awareness and drive strategic initiatives.
Key benefits include:
- Real-time insights: Displaying up-to-date KPIs, such as accident-free days, provides employees with a constant reminder of progress and goals.
- Visual storytelling: Engaging visualizations, like charts and graphs, can make complex safety data more accessible and impactful.
- Targeted messaging: Tailor content to specific audiences and locations within your organization for maximum relevance.
Digital signage is a popular tool for showcasing this information. By strategically placing screens in high-traffic areas, companies can ensure that safety messages are seen and understood by all employees.
Example: A prominent display featuring the latest accident-free day count can serve as a powerful symbol of the organization’s commitment to safety.
Read more about the Accident Free Days Counter app for Digital Signage, click the link below
Drive Action with Impactful Safety Communication
Visualize Safety Performance:
- Highlight global and local injury trends: Use dynamic info screens to display real-time data on injury rates, near-miss incidents, and other safety metrics.
- Create a sense of urgency: By showcasing the impact of injuries on a global and local scale, you can motivate employees to take safety more seriously.
Replace Static Signage:
- Modernize your communication: Upgrade outdated notice boards and bulletin boards with interactive digital screens.
- Maximize visibility: Place your digital signage displays in high-traffic areas where they will be easily seen and noticed by employees.
Tailor Content to Your Audience:
Use clear and concise language: Keep messages simple and easy to understand
Deliver relevant messages: Ensure that the information displayed on the screens is specific to the needs and concerns of the employees in each location.
Read more about Valotalive for the Manufacturing facilities here.
The Results
With live safety KPI data on Info Screens in the production facilities manufacturing companies state they have seen the following results:
Reduced downtime in production lines reduced absence from work
Improved health & safety records
Improved employee satisfaction
Improved productivity & cost savings from manual processes in updating Workplace safety data
“The up-to-date KPIs enhance and guide the operations. This increases the meaning of workplace security in the company.
With the help of the indicators, we want to show that the results are monitored in an up-to-date and transparent manner throughout the company and are expected to guide the operations into a positive direction.”
– Jatta Pakkanen, Communication Officer at Neste – The World’s leading supplier of renewable diesel
Achieving zero lost time injuries is a paramount objective for manufacturing enterprises. However, realizing this goal necessitates a collective commitment from all employees.
To foster a stronger safety culture and drive action, live data visualizations displayed on global info screens are becoming an indispensable tool in the safety communication toolkit.
Digital Signage for Manufacturing settings
Learn how to communicate data-driven safety dashboards and live KPIs in manufacturing settings. Valotalive has designed the digital signage service for production facilities communication.
