The “More is Less” Safety Manual Screw-Up
Why Generic Crap Fails Hard in the Real World
Einstein nailed it: “Keep it simple, but not too damn simple.” Yet, when it comes to health and safety programs, too many companies go full “more is more” and end up with a steaming pile of useless. Here’s the deal: those fat, generic safety manuals you snagged off some vendor’s shelf? They’re gathering dust faster than a rig in a downturn. And when COR audit time hits in Alberta, you’re left sweating bullets because your program’s either a fairy tale or flat-out ignored.
Why It’s a Gong Show
- Irrelevant AF: A manual for some cushy office drone won’t cut it on an oil rig or a construction site—jackhammers and blowouts don’t care about paper cuts.
- No Ownership: If you can’t tweak it to fit your crew, it’s not yours—it’s just some stranger’s rulebook collecting cobwebs.
- Brain Meltdown: Hundreds of pages of blah-blah-blah? Your team’s tuning out faster than a safety meeting on Friday at 4 p.m.
- A safety program worth a damn should be:
- Tailored Like a Custom Rig: Built for your hazards—think frac fluid spills or crane swings, not generic “watch your step” nonsense.
- Editable as Hell: Hand your team the reins—let ‘em update it as your gig grows, from new gear to new guys.
- Short and Sweet: Cut the fluff. Clear rules, badass visuals—stuff your crew will actually read and not use as a coffee coaster.
Ditch the binder-from-hell approach, and you’ve got a living, breathing safety playbook that turns your crew into hazard-smashing pros, not just audit checkmarks.
Let’s Chew the Fat
Ever dealt with a “more is less” manual that’s all bark, no bite?
How do you keep your HSE game tight, slick, and ready for the real world?
Drop us a line—or better yet, hit up ProCompliance. We’ll whip you up a program that’s tougher than a winter in Fort Mac and won’t bore your crew to death. Let’s make safety work for you, not against you.
Contact Us: GetGreen@procompliance.ca or 1-587-576-7544