Course Description

In this comprehensive course, Chris Winson, ACE, a seasoned expert from Axiom Eco-Pest Control, guides participants through the process of developing and fostering a robust safety culture within their companies. Recognizing the critical importance of safety compliance, the course explores strategies to effectively instill and maintain safety protocols across all levels of the organization.

Key topics include:

1. Understanding Safety Culture: Participants will gain insights into the concept of safety culture and its significance in promoting a safe and healthy work environment. Through real-world examples, they will grasp the fundamental principles underlying a strong safety culture.
2. Elements of a Safety Culture: The course delves into the essential components necessary for building a comprehensive safety culture. From leadership commitment and employee involvement to clear communication channels and continuous improvement, participants will learn to identify and integrate these elements into their company's practices.
3. Overcoming Challenges: Addressing common obstacles to safety compliance, participants will explore effective strategies for overcoming resistance and fostering a positive attitude towards safety within the organization. Practical techniques for promoting adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), will be discussed.
4. Customized Training and Communication: Recognizing the diversity of organizational needs, the course offers a variety of approaches to tailor safety training and communication methods. Participants will learn how to develop targeted training programs and utilize various communication channels to effectively convey safety messages to employees.
5. Best Practices and Case Studies: Drawing from industry best practices and real-world examples, participants will gain valuable insights into successful safety initiatives implemented by leading organizations.

By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to initiate and sustain a culture of safety within their companies, ensuring the well-being of employees and the long-term success of the organization.

Investment

CEU

Space

Speaker

Chris Winson, ACE

Chris has been involved in the pest control industry for decades. Her father owned a pest control company as she was growing up.

She has been a pesticide consultant for over 20 years, holds pesticide licenses in 6 states and worked in chemical sales for over 15 years. She has her B.S. in business management through Linfield University.

Currently, Chris is the Technical Director at Axiom Eco Pest Control with over 70 trucks in the field across 4 states. She is responsible for all training, regulatory, service protocols, products, equipment and challenging services. For four years, she also directed all service operations at Axiom, including recruiting, HR and company culture development, tripling in size during that tenure. She holds the ACE (Associate Certified Entomologist) from the Entomological Society of America.