A "must read" for every employer and/or safety supervisor

“Tuning Into Safety; Preparing Your Mind for the Safety Message,” should be a ‘must read,’ for every employer and/or safety supervisor. Martin has gone far beyond the usual safety chiding and warnings of the typical safety guide, most of which fail to address the biggest barrier to a safe working environment. That factor is employee acceptance of and implementation of safety guidelines. There are numerous reasons that employees only do lip service to safety procedures, from trying to save time, to a ‘macho’ mentality. This book discusses a host of them, and also gives concrete suggestions how to include employees in safety efforts in a way that will make them want to create a safe environment for themselves as well as their colleagues. The real-world stories the author uses as punctuation in the text make the book readable (as opposed to many dry safety manuals), and much more impactful. The author sets out clear principles to be followed and summarizes them at the end. The fact that Martin has been on the front lines in industry gives weight and authority to this book. If you only read one book on safety this year; this should be the one.

Bill C., M.A., A.A.M. - Loxahatchee, Florida