Discover 3 ways your employee communication app can boost workplace safety, engage your team, and create a safer work environment—without boring them with endless protocols.
Workplace safety isn’t just about protocols and procedures – it’s about keeping people safe. And let’s face it, if your team isn’t engaged, those safety rules might as well be invisible. In 2020 alone, companies spent a staggering $163.9 billion on work-related injuries. Yup, that’s billion with a ‘B.’
That's not all: engaged employees only cost about $63 per safety incident, while disengaged ones? They rack up a jaw-dropping $392.
It’s clear that traditional, top-down communication is missing the mark, especially with frontline workers who need this information the most. The result? Accidents, non-compliance, and missed opportunities to create a safer environment. But don’t worry – there’s a better way to get your team engaged in safety without putting them to sleep. An employee communication app can help you take safety from a checkbox to a core part of your workplace culture. Ready to learn how? Let’s break down three ways your employee app can improve safety (and make it stick).
#1 Easy access to safety info and tools (because no one has time to dig around)
Safety info shouldn’t be buried under a mountain of files. It needs to be right there when your team needs it.
The difference between preventing an accident and dealing with one after the fact?
Quick access to safety resources.
If everything is just a tap away, your team stays ready, compliant, and accident-free without breaking a sweat.
How to use your employee app for this:
- Links to safety tools & resources in the app menu: Imagine having a direct line to all the safety tools, training programs and resources your team needs, right in the app. Whether it’s a direct link or a dedicated page, everything they need is at their fingertips, no searching required.
- Featured documents and links: Highlight key safety protocols, safety requirements and other specific links in specific groups or departments. This way, everyone’s got easy access to the info that matters most, right when they need it.
- Menu page: Create an easy-to-access list of safety resources and links directly from the app's menu.
- News section: Use the news section to organize and easily locate past posts around safety, with themed imagery to make it more engaging.
#2 Bite-size learning on safety topics and procedures (because no one loves long, boring training sessions)
Let’s be real - no one’s jumping for joy at the thought of hours-long safety training. But staying safe? That’s non-negotiable.
Bite-size learning is the perfect solution - quick, digestible, and easy to fit into your team’s busy day.
Plus, it actually works because people remember it.
How to use your employee app for this:
- Employee journeys: Set up step-by-step learning paths on key safety topics. Throw in some quizzes to make sure it’s sticking, and keep track of who’s on top of it all.
- Micro-learning posts: Drop quick safety tips through news posts, complete with videos, images, or PDFs to keep things interesting. Plus, you can see who’s paying attention and give them a nudge if they’re not.
- Polls and quizzes: Need to know if your team’s really getting it? Fire off a quick poll or quiz. It takes just a minute, but the insights you get are gold.
- Assigning safety tasks: Learning is great, but action is better. Assign safety tasks to individuals or groups and track completion to make sure everyone’s on board and up to speed.
- Videos & Polls: Mix up the media to keep safety content engaging and memorable.
- Toolkits in News Posts: Share toolkits based on specific safety topics to provide comprehensive resources.
#3 Reinforce a culture of safety (because safety isn’t just about rules—it’s a mindset)
Safety isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s got to be part of your company’s culture.
When safety becomes second nature for everyone from the CEO to the newest hire, accidents go down, compliance goes up, and everyone’s working in a safer environment.
How to use your employee app for this:
- Safety campaigns: Run themed safety campaigns, like a “Safety Week,” to keep the momentum going. Different locations or departments can get creative and make safety their own.
- Recognition posts: Catch someone doing the right thing? Shout it out. Regular recognition for safe behavior isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-do for keeping your team motivated.
- Sharing safety incidents: When something goes wrong, don’t just sweep it under the rug. Share what happened, why it happened, and what everyone can learn from it. It’s how you turn mistakes into teachable moments.
- Organizing safety events: Whether it’s a live workshop or a virtual meetup, safety events are key to keeping everyone in the loop. Use your platform to organize, track participation, and follow up to keep things on point.
Ensuring safety in the workplace doesn’t have to be complicated (if you use the right tools to communicate & educate about it)
If you’re serious about making your workplace safer, it’s time to get smart about the tools you’re using. With the right digital strategies, safety isn’t just a box to check—it’s a culture where everyone feels supported and secure.
Ready to make safety simple? Start with these tips and watch your workplace transform.