Episode 208: Workplace Safety - Business Tip of the Month with Justin Gormley of National Pool Partners
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Episode Summary:\\xa0
In this edition of Business Tip of the Month, we\\u2019re joined by NPP\\u2019s Regional Director Of Operations for Texas Justin Gormley.\\xa0
Listen in as Justin discusses why it\\u2019s so important for every leader within an organization to ensure workplace safety and why this subject is often taken for granted despite how fundamental it is to any business. He speaks on identifying workplace safety hazards, creating safety policies, and training your team to adhere to these safety standards.\\xa0
Because a lack of strong safety standards can cost your company, both directly and indirectly, it\\u2019s vital for leaders to promote a culture of safety, and to ensure that those standards and best practices are followed without compromises. Ultimately, Justin believes that ensuring workplace safety comes down to embracing personal responsibility, no matter one\\u2019s position in the company.\\xa0
Topics Discussed:\\xa0
- 00:54 - Defining safety in the workplace\\xa0
- 03:11 - How to start improving workplace safety today\\xa0
- 05:45 - How much ignoring safety can cost your company\\xa0
- 08:07 - Making safety a priority early on, and often\\xa0
- 11:23 - Maintaining a good safety culture\\xa0