Clear, open and honest communication is at the heart of successful safety programs and is the focus of Safety Week 2024, which encourages participants to “Value Every Voice.”

Valuing every voice creates an environment where every team member feels valued and heard. When people feel their voices are heard, team morale and engagement improve, teams are more productive, and a variety of perspectives are brought into the conversation.

Haskell’s S4 program, short for “See Something, Say Something,” focuses on doing just that. The company’s Safety team collects input through S4 submissions via numerous channels, including web forums, a dedicated QR code and readily available comment cards.

The program promotes engagement, genuine communication and active listening. All feedback is carefully considered to reveal opportunities to create safer work environments and elevate overall performance.

“Haskell’s S4 program empowers each person on our job sites to contribute to safety, quality and the application of best practices,” said Lance Simons, Haskell’s Vice President of Safety and Quality. “S4 is an ongoing program that encourages and recognizes Haskell team members and contract partners who report unsafe acts and conditions as well as opportunities to enhance quality.