Thanks for the input here guys. I am going to look into the legality of the situation. And, as far as the bonus part, I'm willing to say fuck it. I don't feel like it is the responsibility of the workers to enforce safety. Yes, it's up to each individual employee to work under the protocol, but it's not up to each one to report it and do the job of management for them. You want to catch someone fucking up? Then YOU catch them. Don't pit worker vs worker in a he said she said situation. It's absolute bullshit. My bonus is quite hefty, and I'm happy to not take it in exchange for knowing I didn't stoop to such a low level. But, the problem is, when the guy that needs it, and makes up something, to satisfy the monthly quota. And, as far as sue for defamation? Yeah, as likely to win that as it is to save your job from a liar, making up a scenario to satisfy quota. Tension is high, as a result of this news. I can't imagine what's going to come of this. And no, if snitching is a part of the job, so be it? Fuck that. I don't know how, but I need to prevent this shit from happening. Going to contact a union rep, see if we can't get this place unionized.... we need representation.

Thank you, it's nice to see input from a supervisor. Thanks for taking a minute to put your 2 cents, it's worth more than that, so thank you. I'm sick about this. Still at a loss for words....

That's the thing, they're not looking for small things. I see stuff like not wearing certain ppe, or not wearing goggles for certain things... they're saying big, fireable offenses, like improper lock out-tag out. I don't see things like that. But that's what they want, and expect. It's insane to me. That's what's so troubling. We've always had a safety observation policy, where we write up things, anonymously, but now, they want names for big shit...

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.

If you're really aiming for that bonus, snitch on yourself for exposing the company's dirty laundry online.

Good luck to you sir on getting the money.

Safety responsability isn't only individual plus managers... you are responsible for the safety of others, so it's your responsibility to report on unsafe conditions or similar.

But yes, the snitching is pretty troublesome and possibly ilegal.

Now I understand your point about not seeing problems, you are talking about really big issues.

They can't force you to lie, they can't claim you're lying without evidence, and they can't fire you for not lying. There's no way this is legal. Talk to the Better Business Bureau, or just be honest in your reports and contact a lawyer if they try to do anything to you. I'm sure there are a million lawyers out there that would take your case, as not only is this illegal, but it's creating a hostile work environment. And encourage your co-workers to do the same, because the only way to fight injustice is simply to not tolerate it.

As far as airing out my companies dirty laundry, I've not said location, type of company or anything that pinpoints what they are. So shove it. Deep.

Thanks, that's some sound and honest advice. I appreciate it. 

My take...

Company is struggling financially, need to shed some financial burdens like employees. Not sure if you're privy to the books, but I'd start looking at other opportunities...

The reason they aren't just laying people off is because they do not want to be obligated to pay unemployment.