Transportation Supervisor how-to

How to Coach a Worker on a Safety Issue

Coaching prevents injuries.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Coaching prevents injuries. In short: stop; explain; show, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Stop the behavior.

  2. Explain the risk.

  3. Show the right way.

  4. Ask them to repeat it.

  5. Document.

  6. Follow up.

Safety reminders for transportation supervisors

  • Enforce DOT rules
  • Run forklift safety
  • Investigate incidents
  • Prevent fatigue

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