work ethics dilemma, snitch policy....

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Justagamer said:

Ok, today it was revealed to me and my coworkers that management has decided to force a snitch policy.

I work in a manufacturing plant, and there has been a few minor injuries, mostly scrapes and a few cuts that haven't needed any form of medical attention.

Now, the policy is mandatory participation, and it's regarding safety protocols. We have to write up, each month, a report of someone doing something unsafe, and and against procedure, and we have to out them by name. We can't say we didn't see anything either, as they they that would be a lie.

I have a huge problem with this. I haven't seen a safety violation in 3 years with my own eyes. And, to make matters worse, if we don't out someone, we will lose our bonus at the end of the year as punishment. It makes me sick. Hand everyone a knife, and tell us to stick in each other's back. Wtf.

I wish this wasn't legal, but I'm assuming it is. I can't see how this is a smart thing to do.... I don't know what I'm looking for with this thread, if anything, to atleast see how others feel about this type of crap. I'm at a loss for words at this point.

Thanks......

Do something mildly unsafe each month, like leave a screw driver poking over the edge of a work bench, and snitch on yourself.

Personally I think an "own up" policy would be better. Each month identify something in your own work practises that was not as safe as it could be or should be and talk about how you are going to improve your own performance. The important thing for a company is to use mistakes as learning exercises and reward people for owning mistakes. The only time there is negative consequences is if poor safety attitudes are shown and an unwillingness to change in order to improve.