Five Tips for Creating a Successful Off-the-Job Safety Program

Make sure everybody sees that the top person of the organization cares about home safety. For instance, a CEO who shows each worker where the fire exits are at an off-site meeting also is showing them the importance of staying safe off the job.
Make safety a presence in the company. Putting up posters and signs pinpointing the importance of home safety will make the message visual.
Make it fun! Getting families of workers involved and providing incentives for employees to take safety home with them will make them more willing to follow safety rules when off the job.
Create materials for adults whose reading levels are at or lower than the basic reading level. According to a National Assessment of Adult Literacy study, more than 90 million adults are reading at or below basic level. When creating materials for employees, include illustrations and boil down safety messages to the basic point.
Evaluate and share your successes with other companies. Sharing best practices will not only help you pass the home safety message along, but also will allow you to learn what other companies have accomplished with their home safety programs.