Safety Teams Rewards Program

Guidelines for selecting employees recognition

Our goal is to acknowledge individuals or groups for their efforts in maintaining a safe working environment.

Each month, every AO safety team should recognize at least one employee whose actions meet the specified criteria below.

Safety teams are encouraged to seek recommendations from their department each month. All recommendations should be recognized, provided they meet the established criteria.

Recommendations should be submitted to the team’s Safety Chair, Co-Chair and/or Scribe for discussion at the next Safety Team meeting.

Important: Safety teams must confirm with the recommended employee’s supervisor to ensure they are eligible for recognition. For example, an employee with recent violations may not qualify for recognition, even if the recommender is unaware of these issues.

Recognition Criteria

To be considered for safety recognition an employee needs to demonstrate Excellence in Action with Safety in Mind. This commitment is shown through proactive safety leadership that helps reduce or prevent injuries and supports a safe, hazard-free environment across Purdue University.

Guidelines:

All criteria focuses on minimizing risk and promoting a positive safety culture.

  • Individuals who stand out by leading through example
  • Employees who effectively communicate safety practices with coworkers
  • Those who maintain a neat, clean and safe work environment
  • Employees who provide positive and motivational ideas to improve workplace safety
  • Individuals who go above and beyond to support a safe work environment

Defining Safety:

  • Protecting Others: Consistently practices SLAM (Stop, Look, Assess, Manage) with coworkers, holds everyone accountable for following safety protocols (e.g., PPE, LOTO) and communicates safety concerns.
  • Maintaining a Safe Environment: Keeps the workspace organized, ensures walkways and work areas are free from obstacles and hazards.
  • Reducing Risk: Actively identifies unsafe conditions (e.g., hazardous environments or inefficient processes) and near misses, communicates these issues to leadership and coworkers and contributes to improvements that address the risks.

Recognition Rewards

Employees who earn recognition will receive one safety reward coin for each acknowledgment. These coins can be collected or exchanged for rewards. The rewards catalog can be found below.