Employee Motivation- key to successful HSE Framework

From an organization perspective, employee motivation is aligning employees towards sustainable goals set by the organization. These goals may include achieving “zero accidents”, “zero emissions”, “enhanced production”, “training man-hours” etc. But keeping employees motivated always is a challenging task for organizations.

So, what are the parameters with respect to health, safety & environment that can help to keep employees motivated, let’s find out:

HSE Roles & Responsibility, Accountability, Authority

• HSE roles & responsibility shall be well defined – top to Bottom across the level, for each function or individual.
• Accountability on HSE matters shall be set at all levels.
• Authority or empowerment – employees should be empowered for feedbacks, decisions, implementation w.r.t. HSE matters.

Training & Awareness

Opportunities for adequate HSE training & awareness programs shall be created within the organisation to give employees space for skill enhancement & behavioural transformation as well.

HSE Culture

HSE should be integrated into the organisation’s culture – starting from visitors, contractors, employees (starting from interviews, joining & throughout employment) HSE should be emphasised & celebrated.
TOP Leadership to demonstrate commitment towards HSE.

Employees Communication, Participation & Consultation

Effective communication channels focused on HSE objectives & performance should be established at all levels and transparent communication, participation & consultation among all stakeholders should be encouraged.

HSE Reward & Recognition

All significant associations pertaining to HSE should be recognised/ admired; rewards & recognition programs are effective tools in this context.

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