{"id":63749,"date":"2026-05-04T03:25:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bissafety.ca\/?p=63749"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:44:58","slug":"steven-thrasher-on-leadership-presence-and-the-time-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bissafety.ca\/fr\/steven-thrasher-on-leadership-presence-and-the-time-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Steven Thrasher sur la pr\u00e9sence de leadership et le cadre TIME"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"63749\" class=\"elementor elementor-63749\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-759e2ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"759e2ad\" 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fail because the system does not match reality. Field work is dynamic. Conditions change. Crews rotate. Subcontractors come and go. Priorities compete. Pressure\u00a0builds as\u00a0schedules\u00a0tighten;\u00a0weather shifts, access changes, and a project\u2019s moving parts stack up. In that environment, safety cannot survive as a document.\u00a0It has to survive as a habit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plan-group.com\/\">Plan Group<\/a><\/strong>, the goal is not to create the most impressive manual.\u00a0The goal is to build a\u00a0safety\u00a0culture that\u00a0holds up\u00a0under real conditions, when the day gets\u00a0messy,\u00a0and decisions\u00a0must\u00a0be made quickly. That philosophy\u00a0shapes\u00a0the way\u00a0Plan Group approaches leadership, planning, mental well-being, and the systems that support workers\u00a0before something goes wrong.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A big part of that work is led by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/steven-thrasher-087b2570\/\">Steven Thrasher<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0the\u00a0Director of Safety and Environment for Canada. Over\u00a0nearly two\u00a0decades at\u00a0Plan Group, Steven has helped shape an approach that treats safety as operational discipline, not a compliance layer. The result is a program designed for the realities of field execution: practical, consistent, and rooted in\u00a0trust<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 id='safety-that-sticks-leadership-is-the-system'  id=\"boomdevs_1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety That Sticks:\u00a0Leadership Is the System<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every organization says safety is important. The difference is whether leadership behaves like it is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven\u2019s view is direct.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety does not scale through posters, slogans, or policy updates.\u00a0It scales through consistent leadership actions that set the standard on a job site.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supervisors decide what gets enforced, what gets ignored, and what gets modeled. Project leaders decide whether planning gets protected or rushed. Senior leaders decide whether safety is a \u201cpriority\u201d that disappears during conflict, or a standard that holds even when it costs time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven focuses on\u00a0presence. When leadership is visible in the field, conversations change. When leadership is distant, safety becomes performative. People learn what will be rewarded and what will be punished. If safety gets praised publicly but penalized\u00a0privately\u00a0through schedule pressure or frustration when someone stops work, workers notice\u00a0immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBeing approachable and present allows employees to feel heard, supported, and motivated to contribute their best,\u201d\u00a0Steven explains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That may sound simple, but it is structurally powerful. Approachable leadership increases reporting. It increases feedback. It increases early warnings. And early warnings are the most valuable currency in a safety\u00a0program, because\u00a0they let you fix weak signals before they become strong consequences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven also stresses that presence is not about policing. Safety leaders who show up as enforcers train people to hide problems. Safety leaders who show up as partners train people to surface problems. One creates compliance theater. The other creates operational learning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This distinction influences how Plan Group\u2019s safety team is received on site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI take pride in the fact that when we show up on site, people are happy to see us,\u201d Steven says. \u201cWe\u2019re\u00a0there to help, not to judge\u00a0or\u00a0police. That approach changes the dynamic entirely.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When\u00a0those dynamics\u00a0change, safety stops being something done to people and starts being something built with people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b2d7f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18b2d7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='a-safety-culture-where-people-can-speak-up-without-fear'  id=\"boomdevs_2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Safety Culture Where People Can Speak Up Without Fear<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven\u2019s leadership approach consistently returns to one idea:\u00a0psychological safety supports physical safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Field teams notice hazards and weak points long before an incident occurs. The question is whether they feel safe enough to say something early. If speaking up leads to irritation, blame, embarrassment, or a reputation for \u201cslowing things down,\u201d people will stay quiet. When people stay quiet, risk accumulates quietly too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven encourages an environment where raising concerns is treated as competence, not inconvenience. That requires intentional behavior from leaders at every level: how they respond to\u00a0bad news, how they speak to people who raise issues, and whether they show curiosity or defensiveness when challenged.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychological safety is often discussed in corporate settings as a\u00a0culture\u00a0concept. In Steven\u2019s view, it is much more than that. It is\u00a0field\u00a0control. It reduces the latency between \u201csomeone notices something\u201d and \u201cthe organization acts on it.\u201d\u00a0That\u00a0reduction\u00a0is\u00a0where prevention actually lives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your safety program depends on perfect execution and silence, it will break. If your safety program depends on honest communication, it becomes resilient.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 id='the-time-framework-a-pre-task-discipline-that-changes-how-crews-think'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The TIME Framework: A Pre-Task Discipline That Changes How Crews Think<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most practical elements of Plan Group\u2019s approach is the\u00a0TIME framework, an acronym Steven and his team use to reinforce pre-task thinking and decision quality. TIME stands for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tools<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: ensuring teams have the right equipment and it is safe, functional, and\u00a0appropriate for\u00a0the job<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: ensuring workers understand the hazards, procedures, and expectations, and have what they need to perform the task correctly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Materials<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: ensuring materials are planned, staged, and handled in a way that reduces strain, unnecessary movement, and improvisation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: ensuring the workspace and conditions are assessed for factors that can change risk or performance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes TIME effective is not that it is new or complex. It is that it is\u00a0usable. It prompts a short pause that can prevent predictable failures. It helps teams catch common gaps before the job begins, when the cost of fixing those gaps is low.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven is clear that TIME is not meant to become another \u201ctick-the-box\u201d moment. It is meant to create a mindset: plan, anticipate, and confirm before execution. That is why TIME is reinforced through training, checklists, and follow-ups. The repetition builds the habit.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s not just about doing things safely,\u201d Steven notes. \u201cIt\u2019s about planning, awareness, and ensuring that every task is executed efficiently and effectively.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That sentence is more important than it looks. It links safety to efficiency without turning safety into a productivity slogan. The connection is real: better planning reduces injuries, but it also reduces rework, delays, and frustration. Crews do not have to improvise as often. Work runs smoother. Mistakes decline. The job gets done with fewer surprises.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TIME is also designed to tackle specific pain points common in field environments. One recurring example is material handling, a frequent source of strain-related injuries. These injuries often arise not from dramatic hazards, but from repeated small decisions: where material is staged, how often it is moved, whether mechanical\u00a0assistance\u00a0is used, and whether the sequence of work was planned with movement in mind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By focusing on\u00a0materials as its own element, TIME forces teams to think beyond \u201cIs the tool safe?\u201d and consider \u201cIs the plan smart?\u201d That shift reduces physical load and prevents\u00a0slow\u00a0accumulation of preventable injuries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TIME also supports mentorship. Supervisors can coach workers through TIME, not by lecturing, but by asking practical questions:\u00a0What\u2019s\u00a0the right tool here? What information are we missing? Where should the material be staged? What about the environment will change\u00a0risks\u00a0today?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good framework does not just prevent incidents. It teaches people how to think.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3182c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d3182c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bissafety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ST-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-63753\" alt=\"Steven Thrasher on Leadership Presence and the TIME Framework\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bissafety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ST-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/bissafety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ST-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/bissafety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ST-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/bissafety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ST-scaled.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d44f51 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d44f51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='turning-leaders-into-safety-multipliers'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Turning\u00a0Leaders\u00a0into\u00a0Safety\u00a0Multipliers\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven\u2019s safety strategy is not built on the idea that a safety team can \u201cown\u201d safety. A safety team can influence safety, support safety, coach safety, and measure safety, but the actual daily behaviors that prevent injury happen through operational leaders. That is why Steven\u00a0invests\u00a0in shaping how managers lead.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One key initiative is a\u00a0leadership self-assessment\u00a0used across Plan Group.\u00a0Roughly\u00a0150\u00a0managers\u00a0complete a\u00a030-question assessment\u00a0that evaluates how they lead safety in practice. It is not designed to be punitive. It is designed to create self-awareness and produce concrete improvement plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe want honesty,\u201d Steven says. \u201cI\u2019d\u00a0rather someone say\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0a 2 out of 5 and recognize areas to improve than claim\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0perfect. This is how we create meaningful growth.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is a strong cultural signal. Many organizations unintentionally train leaders to inflate their scores, protect their image, and avoid vulnerability.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Steven\u2019s approach is the opposite. It asks managers to\u00a0identify\u00a0gaps honestly, because the self-assessment clarifies strengths and weaknesses and creates a concrete starting\u00a0point for change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The structure\u00a0matters,\u00a0too. A self-assessment without coaching becomes a formality. A score without a plan becomes\u00a0trivial. Steven\u2019s team uses the assessment as a starting point for action: guiding leaders to\u00a0identify\u00a0specific behaviors to\u00a0strengthen and\u00a0turn\u00a0improvement into a measurable process rather than a vague intention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is also where Plan Group gathers input from multiple levels. Safety surveys capture perspectives from field staff, not just management. When the organization compares leadership self-perception with field experience, it reveals alignments\u00a0and\u00a0disconnections.\u00a0That\u00a0comparison is where real insight lives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If managers believe they communicate expectations clearly, but field staff report confusion about procedures, that gap is actionable. If managers believe they support stop-work decisions, but workers hesitate to raise issues, that gap is actionable. The goal is not to assign blame. The goal is to see reality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven\u2019s target\u00a0is a shift from compliance-driven safety, done out of obligation, to commitment-driven safety, driven by genuine belief<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Compliance creates minimum behavior. Commitment creates resilient behavior.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 id='national-safety-week-culture-reinforced-through-direct-engagement'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Safety Week: Culture Reinforced Through Direct Engagement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety culture is not built in a single training session. It is built through consistent reinforcement, especially through visible leadership engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan Group\u2019s\u00a0National Safety Week\u00a0is one example of how Steven\u2019s philosophy shows up in action. During this week-long initiative, senior leadership, including Steven, visits sites across the country to engage directly with field teams. These visits are not meant to be ceremonial. They are meant to create two outcomes at once:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Demonstrate visible leadership commitment, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn\u00a0from workers who understand the job\u2019s realities better than anyone else.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>The format includes breakfast sessions, field meetings, and hands-on engagement. The details matter less than the message: leaders show up, listen, and\u00a0participate. When done well, that engagement\u00a0accomplishes\u00a0something that email and posters cannot. It builds credibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Field workers quickly detect whether leadership visits are performative. If leadership shows up only to deliver a message and take a photo, the effect fades. If leadership shows up listening, asks questions, and responds thoughtfully, trust grows.<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven\u2019s emphasis on a supportive safety presence aligns with that. If safety is experienced as partnership during National Safety Week and beyond, it becomes normal to include safety in planning conversations, not just compliance conversations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 id='mental-health-as-a-safety-variable'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mental\u00a0Health as a\u00a0Safety\u00a0Variable<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A standout feature of Steven\u2019s approach is how explicitly he connects mental health to safety outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many organizations treat mental health as separate from safety, which quietly implies it is less urgent. But the reality is that mental strain affects attention, judgment, patience, and decision-making. It can increase conflict. It can reduce focus. It can worsen risk-taking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven emphasizes that safety is not limited to physical hazards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBeing there for people and truly listening is the first step,\u201d he explains. \u201cYou don\u2019t need to have all the\u00a0answers;\u00a0you just need to be present and show that you care.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven\u2019s team has completed mental health first aid training, which equips them to recognize signs of distress and respond appropriately. The point is not for safety professionals to become therapists. The point is for them to have\u00a0tools\u00a0to support people, reduce stigma, and connect workers to resources early.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He also promotes practical strategies that help people regulate stress\u00a0at\u00a0the moment. These are not framed as grand solutions. They are framed as realistic, human habits: noticing your emotional state, taking short breaks, listening to music, or talking with a trusted colleague.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small steps matter because small shifts in attention and mood can prevent errors. When your mind is overloaded, even simple tasks become riskier. Treating mental well-being as part of safety is an investment in decision quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 id='technology-that-strengthens-awareness'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology that\u00a0Strengthens\u00a0Awareness\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan Group is also looking at how technology can enhance safety in ways that are useful to field workers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One promising initiative involves\u00a0AI-based knowledge resources\u00a0that\u00a0provide\u00a0real-time guidance to workers before a task begins. The idea is straightforward: if a worker is about to perform a job, they should be able to quickly access key hazards, safe procedures, and lessons learned from similar tasks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis tool can significantly improve awareness and reduce accidents before they happen,\u201d Steven notes. \u201cIt\u2019s about using technology to complement human judgment, not replace it.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That framing is important. Technology that tries to replace judgment often fails in the field because it creates friction or false confidence. Technology that supports judgment can be valuable because it increases situational awareness and reduces knowledge gaps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan Group has also collaborated with manufacturers to improve tool design. A specific example Steven points to is band saw modifications that require two hands for operation, reducing the likelihood of injury by limiting unsafe positioning. That is a practical view of innovation: not flashy, but effective.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 id='what-other-organizations-can-take-from-plan-group-s-approach'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u00a0Other\u00a0Organizations\u00a0Can\u00a0Take from Plan Group\u2019s\u00a0Approach<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan Group\u2019s model, as expressed through Steven\u2019s leadership, can be distilled into practical lessons that apply far beyond one company.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1) Make safety operational, not performative<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety should be embedded in planning, staging, and execution, not added as a checklist at the end. If safety is treated as an interruption, people will treat it as optional.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2) Build trust before you expect honesty<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If people do not trust how leaders respond to\u00a0bad news, they will not surface\u00a0bad news. Trust is not built through slogans. It is built through consistent, respectful responses over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3) Use frameworks that match the field<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TIME works because it is simple, memorable, and connected to real failures. A good framework helps people think under pressure. It does not require perfect conditions to be useful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4) Measure leadership behavior, then coach it<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership self-assessment becomes meaningful when it leads to concrete improvement, not just a score. If managers drive safety, then managers need structured support to lead it well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5) Treat mental health as safety, because it is<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decision-making is the real control in many situations. If mental strain degrades decision-making, then mental well-being is a safety variable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6) Use technology to improve awareness, not to create dependency<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The right\u00a0tools reduce knowledge gaps and support better decisions. The wrong tools create friction, distraction, or false confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7) Show up where work happens<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Culture is built in the field, not in the boardroom. Presence signals priority. Listening signals respect. Both increase engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 id='raising-the-standard-through-capability'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Raising the Standard Through Capability<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Steven talks about safety, the theme that keeps emerging is capability. Not just the capability to meet regulations, but the capability to\u00a0operate\u00a0reliably under pressure. The capability to spot risks early, speak up, plan well, and learn from near misses before they become incidents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is what separates a compliance program from\u00a0a\u00a0true\u00a0safety culture. Compliance can be achieved through control. Culture is achieved through participation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven\u2019s approach is not built around charisma or speeches. It is built around repeatable practices: leadership engagement, a practical framework, honest measurement, and a consistent emphasis on care for people. Over time, those practices create a safer environment, but also a stronger organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Steven\u2019s words:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIf you take the opportunity, work hard, build\u00a0a strong team, and genuinely care about people,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0get there. Success is not just about\u00a0compliance;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about making a real difference in people\u2019s lives every day.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is not a motivational line. It is an operational statement. If leaders genuinely care, they plan better. They listen better. They respond better. They invest earlier. And those behaviors, repeated across a company, are what\u00a0keeps\u00a0people safe when it matters most.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Blog Steven Thrasher on Leadership Presence and the TIME Framework By Nishant Facebook LinkedIn Safety programs rarely fail because people do not \u201ccare.\u201d They fail because the system does not match reality. Field work is dynamic. Conditions change. Crews rotate. Subcontractors come and go. Priorities compete. Pressure\u00a0builds as\u00a0schedules\u00a0tighten;\u00a0weather shifts, access changes, and a project\u2019s moving parts stack up. In that environment, safety cannot survive as a document.\u00a0It has to survive as a habit.\u00a0 At\u00a0Plan Group, the goal is not to create the most impressive manual.\u00a0The goal is to build a\u00a0safety\u00a0culture that\u00a0holds up\u00a0under real conditions, when the day gets\u00a0messy,\u00a0and decisions\u00a0must\u00a0be made quickly. That philosophy\u00a0shapes\u00a0the way\u00a0Plan Group approaches leadership, planning, mental well-being, and the systems that support workers\u00a0before something goes wrong.\u00a0 A big part of that work is led by\u00a0Steven Thrasher,\u00a0the\u00a0Director of Safety and Environment for Canada. Over\u00a0nearly two\u00a0decades at\u00a0Plan Group, Steven has helped shape an approach that treats safety as operational discipline, not a compliance layer. The result is a program designed for the realities of field execution: practical, consistent, and rooted in\u00a0trust.\u00a0 Safety That Sticks:\u00a0Leadership Is the System\u00a0 Every organization says safety is important. The difference is whether leadership behaves like it is.\u00a0 Steven\u2019s view is direct.\u00a0Safety does not scale through posters, slogans, or policy updates.\u00a0It scales through consistent leadership actions that set the standard on a job site.\u00a0\u00a0 Supervisors decide what gets enforced, what gets ignored, and what gets modeled. Project leaders decide whether planning gets protected or rushed. Senior leaders decide whether safety is a \u201cpriority\u201d that disappears during conflict, or a standard that holds even when it costs time.\u00a0 Steven focuses on\u00a0presence. When leadership is visible in the field, conversations change. When leadership is distant, safety becomes performative. People learn what will be rewarded and what will be punished. If safety gets praised publicly but penalized\u00a0privately\u00a0through schedule pressure or frustration when someone stops work, workers notice\u00a0immediately.\u00a0 \u201cBeing approachable and present allows employees to feel heard, supported, and motivated to contribute their best,\u201d\u00a0Steven explains.\u00a0 That may sound simple, but it is structurally powerful. Approachable leadership increases reporting. It increases feedback. It increases early warnings. And early warnings are the most valuable currency in a safety\u00a0program, because\u00a0they let you fix weak signals before they become strong consequences.\u00a0 Steven also stresses that presence is not about policing. Safety leaders who show up as enforcers train people to hide problems. Safety leaders who show up as partners train people to surface problems. One creates compliance theater. The other creates operational learning.\u00a0 This distinction influences how Plan Group\u2019s safety team is received on site.\u00a0 \u201cI take pride in the fact that when we show up on site, people are happy to see us,\u201d Steven says. \u201cWe\u2019re\u00a0there to help, not to judge\u00a0or\u00a0police. That approach changes the dynamic entirely.\u201d\u00a0 When\u00a0those dynamics\u00a0change, safety stops being something done to people and starts being something built with people.\u00a0 A Safety Culture Where People Can Speak Up Without Fear\u00a0 Steven\u2019s leadership approach consistently returns to one idea:\u00a0psychological safety supports physical safety.\u00a0 Field teams notice hazards and weak points long before an incident occurs. The question is whether they feel safe enough to say something early. If speaking up leads to irritation, blame, embarrassment, or a reputation for \u201cslowing things down,\u201d people will stay quiet. When people stay quiet, risk accumulates quietly too.\u00a0 Steven encourages an environment where raising concerns is treated as competence, not inconvenience. That requires intentional behavior from leaders at every level: how they respond to\u00a0bad news, how they speak to people who raise issues, and whether they show curiosity or defensiveness when challenged.\u00a0 Psychological safety is often discussed in corporate settings as a\u00a0culture\u00a0concept. In Steven\u2019s view, it is much more than that. It is\u00a0field\u00a0control. It reduces the latency between \u201csomeone notices something\u201d and \u201cthe organization acts on it.\u201d\u00a0That\u00a0reduction\u00a0is\u00a0where prevention actually lives.\u00a0 If your safety program depends on perfect execution and silence, it will break. If your safety program depends on honest communication, it becomes resilient.\u00a0 The TIME Framework: A Pre-Task Discipline That Changes How Crews Think\u00a0 One of the most practical elements of Plan Group\u2019s approach is the\u00a0TIME framework, an acronym Steven and his team use to reinforce pre-task thinking and decision quality. TIME stands for:\u00a0 Tools: ensuring teams have the right equipment and it is safe, functional, and\u00a0appropriate for\u00a0the job\u00a0 Information: ensuring workers understand the hazards, procedures, and expectations, and have what they need to perform the task correctly\u00a0 Materials: ensuring materials are planned, staged, and handled in a way that reduces strain, unnecessary movement, and improvisation\u00a0 Environment: ensuring the workspace and conditions are assessed for factors that can change risk or performance\u00a0 What makes TIME effective is not that it is new or complex. It is that it is\u00a0usable. It prompts a short pause that can prevent predictable failures. It helps teams catch common gaps before the job begins, when the cost of fixing those gaps is low.\u00a0 Steven is clear that TIME is not meant to become another \u201ctick-the-box\u201d moment. It is meant to create a mindset: plan, anticipate, and confirm before execution. That is why TIME is reinforced through training, checklists, and follow-ups. The repetition builds the habit. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about doing things safely,\u201d Steven notes. \u201cIt\u2019s about planning, awareness, and ensuring that every task is executed efficiently and effectively.\u201d\u00a0 That sentence is more important than it looks. It links safety to efficiency without turning safety into a productivity slogan. The connection is real: better planning reduces injuries, but it also reduces rework, delays, and frustration. Crews do not have to improvise as often. Work runs smoother. Mistakes decline. The job gets done with fewer surprises.\u00a0 TIME is also designed to tackle specific pain points common in field environments. One recurring example is material handling, a frequent source of strain-related injuries. These injuries often arise not from dramatic hazards, but from repeated small decisions: where material is staged, how often it is moved, whether mechanical\u00a0assistance\u00a0is used, and whether the sequence of work was planned with movement in mind.\u00a0 By focusing on\u00a0materials as its own element, TIME forces teams<\/p>","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":63751,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spotlight-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Steven Thrasher on Safety Leadership &amp; the TIME Framework<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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