Roles and Responsibilities
Role = Vision
Let's define 'role.' It's a term that describes your identity, particularly in a professional setting. In the workplace, a role typically corresponds to a specific position such as an employer, manager, supervisor, trainer, or safety committee member. Often, you might find yourself occupying more than one role simultaneously.
Each role you assume brings with it specific responsibilities and expectations from others (often seen as your mission). Your role at work establishes boundaries for acceptable behavior within the workplace. For instance, a popular superstar might exhibit behaviors that you or I would deem inappropriate, but these actions may be considered acceptable or typical for their status.
Real-World Role Success
At a Target distribution center, Joseph Moreno, in his role as a Senior Security Specialist, was instrumental in creating a measurable, positive impact on safety. Click on the dropdown below to see how he did it.
Workplace safety is more than just compliance—it’s about fostering a culture where employees feel valued and operations run smoothly. At a Target distribution center, Senior Security Specialist Joseph Moreno saw firsthand how OSHAcademy's Occupational Safety and Health Professional Program could create a measurable impact.
By applying key strategies from the training, Moreno reduced near-miss incidents by 36%, improved team morale, and strengthened safety leadership within his facility. Instead of relying on top-down enforcement, he empowered team leaders to take ownership of safety protocols, ensuring that best practices were not only followed but embraced by employees.
One of his biggest challenges was balancing efficiency with safety. Workers were taking risky shortcuts due to production pressures, leading to congestion and injuries. With OSHAcademy's training, Moreno developed a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and corrective action plan, implementing a structured traffic flow that reduced congestion, prevented injuries, and maintained productivity.
Moreno's experience highlights how proactive training leads to real-world results, demonstrating the value of investing in workplace safety education.
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4-1. What does your role tell others about you?
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