Tamara Parris Contributor Bio

Bio

Tamara Parris is the VP of Community Development at Safeopedia, and owner of EHS Professionals Group on LinkedIn. Her passion is working with other EHS Professionals to collaborate in thought leadership, networking and connecting our industry peers to resources that will increase profitability and safety practices within their workplaces. Tamara has been in the Health and Safety field for over 20 years, her industry experiences include the Construction sector, CCTV and Security, and Commercial Retail industries.

Articles by Tamara Parris

Top 3 Reasons Health and Safety Programs Succeed

If you're struggling with your EHSQ outcomes, take a cue from the companies that have succeeded with theirs. Here are three characteristics they all share
Workplace Violence Prevention: What’s Your Plan?

Workplace violence is a serious but often overlooked occupational safety hazard. Learn how to prevent and respond to violence in your workplace.
5 Steps to Fitting Your EHSQ Strategy to Your Company’s Business Goals

Your safety goals aren't in competition with your business objectives. Find out how to implement a safety strategy that enhances your bottom line.
5 Ways to Get Executive Buy-In for Health and Safety

Executives can be reluctant to support safety initiatives. Find out how to break down those barriers and secure their buy-in.
A Leadership Revolution: How Transitioning to Modern Management Can Improve Your Health and Safety Processes

Organizations that are stuck in traditional management approaches are missing out on improving company performance. Follow these steps to modernize.
Best Practices in Crisis Management Planning

Having a good management plan plays a big role in whether your organization will recover from a crisis. Find out how to develop an effective one.
The Importance of IAQ Control for Employee Productivity and Engagement

Neglecting indoor air quality can result in costly repairs, lost productivity, and higher turnover rates. Find out what you can do to improve it.
6 Safety Best Practices to Build Sustainable Performance in Your Organization

A company's reputation, image, and brand are its most valuable assets. According to a Forbes article, a recent study suggests that 80% of employees aged 18 to 30 will leave a company if they believe that it has poor ethics...

Q&A by Tamara Parris

What is the value of aligning your safety initiatives to your business goals?

When considering your business as a whole, it may seem necessary to align your safety initiatives to your business goals because they can seem like separate entities. In fact, working to align these two major components of...
How can I motivate an organization to update its leadership beliefs?

Effective leadership is the key to running any successful business. Leaders play a crucial role in setting the entire company agenda by determining its values, culture, and willingness to change and adapt. Successful leaders...
What should I track to take advantage of marginal gains in safety?

That's a good question, because if you aren't going to track the changes you make, you won't see all of the small gains or how they add up to a much bigger pay-off. Successful continuous improvement programs are about...
Why do some executives not consider safety an important priority?

Getting executives working together to enhance the organization’s safety processes starts at the very top with effective leadership. This leadership must exhibit the kind of attitudes and behaviors that foster a company...
Why do some companies fail with their Health and Safety programs?

When a company fails with its Health and Safety program, it all comes down to three main issues:Companies need to establish a connection between safety and business objectivesLeadership needs to be present and effective in...
What is workplace violence?

Workplace violence is more than just physical assault. Learn about the types of workplace violence and an employer's responsibility to prevent it.
Why are organizations not including IAQ assessments within their H&S programs?

There are several reasons indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments may be left out of health and safety programs. From the lack of understanding by the organization’s leadership to its perceived costliness, IAQ assessments can...
What can EHS leaders do to support sustainability in their organizations?

Occupational health and safety and sustainability are considered essential elements to the success of an organization’s business operations. Both are interrelated and without pursuing one strategy, the other would not be...