Safety SMART
Safety is at the heart of everything we do, or at least it should be.
It is crucial that CAIA and its members work together to ensure that every person goes home and returns to the workplace every day. This is why CAIA is excited to introduce the SAFETY SMART campaign.
With the slogan ‘Be Smart. Prevent Injuries. Save Lives.’, this campaign is centred on the belief that physical safety starts with a safety-focused mindset—thinking about hazards, risks, and consequences before proceeding with any task or action, whether it be working with machinery or walking down a flight of stairs. Being SAFETY SMART is about prioritising prevention of unwanted events over production, and embedding a safety culture that relies on teamwork, continuous improvement and shared responsibility; a culture where everyone plays a role in identifying risks and implementing solutions.
Why SAFETY SMART?
SAFETY SMART is hinged on the acronym SMART, to promote simple, actionable safety messages applicable to all aspects of the chemical and related industries – whether in general workplace behaviour or in specialised tasks such as chemical handling, storage, transportation, and process safety.
For example, being SMART means:
Staying Aware
of hazards and risks
S
Making Informed
safety decisions.
M
Acting Responsibly
to prevent harm.
A
Responding Proactively
to safety concerns.
R
Thinking First
to ensure a safe outcome.
T
S
Safety First
Always
M
Manage Risk
Always
A
Always Wear
the correct PPE.
R
Report Hazards
and incidents.
T
Take Care
Your family needs you
Above all, being SMART is about having HEART. It is about:
- Working together to create safer environments for everyone.
- Encouraging innovation and solutions to improve safety.
- Being alive and well to support your family and loved ones.
- Earning a safe living to support those who depend on you.
