g of physical skills, thinking skills, and behavior. Failure to be in compliance results in administrative action, probation and/or disciplinary action. Dupont has identified alternative ways to comply with safety, such as positive recognition and rewards. They offer financial gains and company perks. Employees have been essentials to Dupont’s national recognition for safety and Dupont has returned the favor. Recognition and rewards is the best way to motivate workers for safety. It gives the employee something that is tangible for his/her efforts. Plus, it gives personal satisfaction that the employee is doing "good" for themselves and the company. Dupont maintains their safety record lead among competitors because their process is under constant scrutiny. Assessments and action plans are reviewed, sometimes on a daily basis. In dangerous occupations, many companies have safety departments that perform these specific duties. Dupont has a safety element of it human resource department. Eventually, Tosco will have a safety department. This will relieve some of the responsibility from management, who can then focus on productivity. Dupont takes extra steps towards safety stability by adding outside consultants to their process. Consultants offer continuous support and advice from an unbiased view. They bring fresh and innovative ideas to the company. Consultants and/or management can perform safety audits, which eliminate unsafe conditions and at-risk behavior. Audits consist of randomly walking into a work environment where goggles must be worn and watching for violators. Complicated audits can include reviewing incident reports and interviewing employees. Performing audits give companies a proactive approach towards safety because the government can come in at any time to investigate oil refinery facilities. Violations of government regulations can lead to fines or temporary closure of the plant. ...
