Seattle, WA
Class description
Boosting Worker Engagement for a Safer Workplace
May 16, 2025 8:00am-4:00pm Pacific Time
Did you know that an engaged workforce is the key to a safer workplace? Research shows that when employees are more engaged, workplace incidents and injuries significantly decrease.
Creating a culture of communication, proactive behavior, collective problem-solving, and regulatory compliance is the foundation for worker well-being and safety. When employees feel they belong and their voices are heard, job satisfaction soars, and participation in maintaining a safe work environment increases. The research emphasizes the integration of safety management practices and active worker participation in safety programs, demonstrating that when workers are involved in decision-making and safety initiatives, incident rates that cause harm decline significantly.
Imagine a workplace where everyone is actively involved, looking out for each other, and committed to safety. That's the power of worker engagement. Let's build a safer and productive workplace together!
View the Course Flyer
Meet the Instructor:
Rocco Meraglia, B.Ad, Dip. OHS, CRSP, ASP, Cashman Global (HSE & Security) Management LLC
Rocco Meraglia has over 35 years of experience in health, safety, and emergency services implementation on major global projects. Rocco specializes in root cause analysis, risk management development, and team building workshops in courageous self-leadership, normalization of deviance, incident and systems evaluations, and project management improvements. He is the Principle of MEM HSE Services Consulting, and has conducted over 500 high potential root cause analysis incident investigations for clients globally.
Course Objectives:
-
Explain the significance of worker engagement in minimizing and preventing workplace injuries and illnesses.
-
Explore innovative approaches to involving workers in fostering a strong safety culture within a team.
-
Outline leadership techniques that drive continuous improvement in workplace safety culture.
-
Identify tools and resources that help sustain a safe and healthy work environment.
Audience: Employers and staff in charge of safety programs. Safety and health professionals, union trainers & leaders, EH&S directors, and other staff responsible for implementation of accident prevention programs.
Course location
Roosevelt Building - University of Washington
4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98105
United States
Directions & info
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
FROM Interstate 5 Northbound/Southbound:
Exit at NE 45th Street. Turn East onto NE 45th Street toward the University of Washington campus. Proceed approximately two blocks until you reach Roosevelt Way NE. Turn right onto Roosevelt Way NE (one way heading south) and travel to the Roosevelt Building, 4225 Roosevelt Way NE. The Roosevelt Building is located on the west side of the road, immediately south of the UW Medical Center Roosevelt Clinic, and across the street from the University Inn.
FROM Interstate 90 or Highway 520 Westbound:
Take the Interstate 5 North Exit, and proceed north to the NE 45th Street exit. See directions above.
Parking:
Pay lot parking is available in the Sound parking garage located immediately south of the Roosevelt Building entrance.
Accommodations:
There are several hotels within walking distance of the Roosevelt Building that offer discount rates to guests of the University of Washington. Please mention you are a guest at booking to see if the discount rate is available.
University Inn
http://www.universityinnseattle.com/
800-733-3855
Watertown Hotel
http://www.watertownseattle.com/
866-944-4242
The Graduate Hotel
http://www.graduatehotels.com/seattle/
206-634-2000