UDOT Region Three
2016 Outlook
Communicate, Question, Care Region Three adopts our own safety mission, vision and values To better focus Region Three’s safety efforts, safety manager Dan Fauvell and communications manager Eileen Barron worked together to develop a safety mission, vision and values. “We have such diverse roles at the Region,” Eileen Barron said. “Our goal was to develop a set of statements that would hold meaning for people throughout the region.”
are a tool for us to get on the same page about what’s important to us related to safety,” Dan Fauvell said. “What’s really important is how we live them out. You will see aspects of these statements emphasized over time; for instance, we might put extra focus on communication skills that support safety.”
The safety mission, vision and values establish an understanding of our commitment to safety and the direction we want to grow as a Region. “The mission, vision and values
The process of developing a mission, vision and values for safety started with individual interviews throughout the region that resulted in a set of safety themes. Those themes were tested in a focus group of field staff. Finally, results from the interviews and focus “The ideas group were discussed in a twoabout safety part workshop that included area came straight supervisors, station supervisors, senior leaders and other safety from our own staff.
Mission - We will achieve safety through continuous improvement of our knowledge, equipment and attitude.
Vision - Safety is everyone’s responsibility; we will look out for each other so everyone returns home to their families.
Values Communicate - Communication improves safety and demonstrates respect for each other. Everyone is encouraged to speak up for safety and be willing to receive feedback from colleagues. Question - Asking questions is expected. We commit to asking questions to understand expectations and why procedures are in place. Care - Safety starts with an attitude of caring. Safety improves when we care about the people we work with and doing the job right.
people.”
“It was very important that the mission, vision and values build on what we already value,” Eileen said. “Dan and I wanted this process to be grassroots up so that the concepts sound familiar. The ideas about safety came straight from our own people.” “The one area that pushes our comfort level a bit is the idea of questioning,” Dan added. “Through our discussions with individuals and groups, there was an interest in encouraging people to ask questions about why certain procedures are in place. The ‘why’ generates good conversation and helps us understand the importance of how we do things to stay safe.” Posters with the safety mission, vision and values are available from Dan or Eileen. “Ultimately, safety is everyone’s responsibility,” Dan said. “We make choices every day that determine our safety. The definition of success is that everyone goes home to their families every night without injury.”
Utah Department of Transportation, 2015 Region Three Summer News