Stop Work Authority (SWA)

Description

• Introduction to Stop Work Authority
• Definition and purpose of SWA.
• Importance of SWA in workplace safety culture.
• Key principles: Prevention, intervention, and collaboration.
• Legal and Organizational Policies
• Recognizing Unsafe Conditions
• Identifying hazards in different work environments.
• Common unsafe behaviors and practices.
• How to Exercise Stop Work Authority
• Step-by-step process for invoking SWA:
o Identifying the hazard.
o Stopping work.
o Reporting the issue.
o Collaborating to resolve the issue.
• Communication and Leadership in SWA
• Reporting incidents without fear of retaliation.
• Encouraging a supportive safety culture.
• Role of supervisors and managers in SWA.
• Reducing workplace incidents and injuries.
• Building trust and accountability within teams.