Seeing Safety Differently: A New Lens For Hazard Recognition and Workforce Engagement

Active workforce engagement is essential for fostering buy-in, accountability and teamwork – cornerstones of a strong safety culture. However, sustaining engagement in safety programs can be a challenge. This session will introduce Visual Literacy as a dynamic solution, enhancing observation, critical thinking and hazard recognition skills. We often miss hazards because of visual biases and overfamiliarity. Using hands-on techniques from art education, workers learn to see their environment more thoroughly. This interactive approach empowers employees and fosters proactive hazard identification, improving engagement and safety outcomes.