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The Evolution of Risk Management and Workplace Safety
By Ines Sira | September 8, 2022
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Over the years, workplace safety has evolved from a focus on employee behavior and OSHA compliance to a focus on culture, safe conditions, and conformance with organization objectives. However, in order to achieve world-class safety performance, safety must be integrated into the culture of the enterprise. Companies that demonstrate a commitment to safety, and the well-being of their employees’ lives, are actively demonstrating their dedication to a workplace culture that values health and safety. Overall, the organizations that prioritize safety and a “people first” approach rise to the top.
This article was originally published in September 2022 by EHSToday. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ines Sira, Vice President and General Manager, Global Safety, Wesco
Ines Sira joined Wesco in 2021 as the Vice President and General Manager, Global Safety. She is an executive with two decades of leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Wesco, Ines led various businesses at 3M where she was accountable for the P&Ls of portfolios in highly regulated markets such as safety, aerospace and healthcare.