Public safety series: The importance of working together

As a Certified Safety Professional, Martin Sanders is all about keeping everyone safe. While he specializes in workplace safety, he has a great deal of knowledge in safety protocols in public areas as well. And he shares these protocols in his series of blogs.

For this blog, the focus will be more general in scope, with the emphasis on the importance of everyone’s role in overall safety. Here are several reasons why working together matters when considering the well-being of others.It’s easier to spot the threats.

More people mean more eyes and a higher chance of spotting threats to safety. This is the rationale behind the neighborhood watch. However, the advantages of having more people being vigilant go beyond residential communities. Working together, especially in high-risk environments, drastically reduces the chances of accidents happening.

It’s easier to promote safety awareness.

A large group of people working together to keep everyone safe can easily attract more individuals to the cause. This infectious awareness can lead to more people practicing the same safety protocols, Martin Sanders explains.

It’s better in times of crisis.

When people work together, it’s easier to save more lives in times of crisis. It’s also better when it comes to helping out others who have lost their home or who are living in a refugee shelter. In this, Martin Sanders note, one can see just how much people are all connected.

Capt. Martin Sanders, Ph.D., has completed all requirements needed to obtain a certification as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). These highly regarded certifications are awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals to individuals who meet eligibility and experience criteria in the safety, health, and environmental disciple and have passed a rigorous examination. Check out this page for more on Capt. Sanders.

Disclaimer: This site was prepared by Martin L. Sanders in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed are the author's own and do not reflect the views of the USPHS, the Department of Health and Human Services, or the United States government.