If laundry operators expect their employees to make safety a priority every time they step onto the plant floor, the example set by supervisors can make a huge difference. That was the consensus view of four safety managers we recently interviewed on safety training for managers. Below are comments on this topic from CORE Linen Services, HandCraft Linen Services, the Purestar Group and UniFirst Corp.

One issue these leaders addressed was why manager engagement in their company’s safety program is critical to incident-prevention efforts. “Core Linen recognizes that engaged managers are fundamental for a strong safety culture,” said Sandi McCulloch ...