What is the first step in recognizing a nominee for a safety award?

The first step in recognizing a nominee for a safety award involves collaboration with the battalion and brigade safety offices. This approach is essential because safety awards typically rely on specific criteria and guidelines established at higher organizational levels. By engaging with the safety offices, one can ensure that the nomination process aligns with these criteria, helping to identify candidates who best exemplify the safety standards and achievements the award seeks to honor.

Working with battalion and brigade safety offices also facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of the safety culture within the organization. They can provide insights, resources, and suggestions on potential nominees who have significantly impacted safety, thereby ensuring that the nominees are well-qualified and appropriately recognized. This collaboration can strengthen the overall process and enhance the integrity of the award by ensuring that nominations are supported by those who have oversight of safety within their respective areas.