Holistic leadership - A critical need

Having good procedures in place and having safe equipment are just two of the elements that are needed in having a good electrical safety program. People are the third element. People do not automatically, instinctively or intuitively follow the safe work practices contained in electrical safety procedures. They need to be led. How we lead and encourage people to be aware of the electrical hazards and to follow the procedures is important to changing the culture of electrical safety. Leadership is critically important in developing the willingness to use and apply electrical safe work practices developed by companies and organizations.