How do you maintain a safe work environment when cross-training employees in new roles?

"A new role is a management-of-change situation. It requires training; however, training alone is not enough. Prior to learning additional roles, employees must routinely demonstrate safe work habits in their current roles. New roles and their associated tasks must have clearly identified safety requirements documented in their JSAs (Job Safety Analyses). JSAs inform employees how new roles can impact their safety and educates them on new safety habits they may need. Supervisors and teammates who listen and coach are critical to successful change to new roles. Everyone involved must S.T.O.P: Stop, Think about the situation, Optimize the safety plan, and ...

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