Ep. 707 - Lean Onboarding Series - Respect for Safety

Jason Schroeder breaks down his zero tolerance approach to project site safety, rooted entirely in respect rather than punishment. He explains that any safety violation or bad behavior allowed on a job site exists simply because leadership tolerated it, since the culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior its leaders are willing to accept. Walking through the specific policy he uses, starting with safety glasses as a psychological trigger for broader standards and escalating consequences for repeat offenders, he shares how holding a firm, consistently enforced line with genuine care has allowed him to run massive multi-million dollar projects while sending home only a handful of people permanently. Additional Resources: =================== • Playlist -    • What Are Common Mistakes To Avoid When Man...   • Related Podcast - Zero Tolerance — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... • Related Podcast - If They Can't Wear Safety Glasses, They Can't Do Anything — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... • What to Watch Next -    • Why PPE Is Important In Construction   • What to Watch Next -    • How Do You Enforce Safety Rules While Keep...   • Suggested Book - Extreme Ownership — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250067057 • Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/le... Key Moments in this Podcast: ============================ 00:59 - The culture of an organization is shaped by the worst behavior leaders tolerate 02:02 - Grounding every safety standard in respect, not punishment 03:04 - Why holding the line on safety is a contractual, legal, and moral obligation 04:13 - Asking whether reminding someone repeatedly actually shows real care 04:46 - Defining zero tolerance as a respectful, not punitive, standard 05:08 - Deciding which violations count as zero tolerance items 05:41 - Why safety glasses are the psychological starting point 06:06 - The policy: sending someone home for their own safety, not as punishment 07:04 - Logging repeat offenders to track patterns, not to punish 07:38 - Escalating consequences for repeated or serious violations 08:10 - Real results: running a multi-million dollar project with minimal incidents 08:42 - Closing thought: if it's unsafe, it's because leadership allowed it If something unsafe is happening on your project site, it's happening because leadership allowed it, and holding a firm, respectful line is what actually keeps people and their families safe. On we go, protecting people because we genuinely care about them. Resources ======================== Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/ Access resources to elevate your operations: https://elevateconstructionist.com/re... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://elevateconstructionist.com/po... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://elevateconstructionist.com/tr... Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @jasonwilliamschroeder   Learn More About Jason ======================== Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level. ======================== Email: jasons@elevateconstructionist.com Phone: +1 (602) 571 8987 #Construction #ProjectManagement #Leadership