Vantage Data Centers Safety Culture

ByASafe Global

Client: Vantage Data Centres

Project Scope: Full EHS Management & Safety Culture Programme

Location: Switzerland

Duration: 2 years (On Site / Remote Support)

ASafe Global Team: Dedicated EHS Consultants on site (2 FTE)

Project
Overview

ASafe Global partnered with Vantage Data Centers to transform Safety Culture in Zurich by embedding a collaborative approach for long-term safety success.

Key
Metrics

Baseline Safety Audit Score: 3.0 (Compliant), 2.0 (Minor Improvement), 1.0 (Major Improvement).

Weekly Engagement: Toolbox talks, compliance monitoring, and interactive feedback sessions.

Recognition Initiatives: Monthly Supervisor and Worker Awards for excellence in safety.

Continuous Improvement: Data-driven action plans with trends tracked and reviewed quarterly.

A fragmented safety culture presented risks to compliance and worker engagement at the Data Center project in Zurich. A strong, collaborative safety culture was required to improve standards, foster proactive risk management, and align workers, supervisors, and leadership.

Approach &
Methodology

  1. Baseline Safety Culture Audit – We began by conducting a comprehensive safety audit using a scoring framework:
    • 3.0: Fully compliant.
    • 2.0: Minor improvements required.
    • 1.0: High-risk gaps needing immediate action. Visual dashboards highlighted trends and priority areas, guiding interventions to address urgent risks.
  2. Worker and Supervisor Engagement – Engagement became the cornerstone of the cultural shift:
    • Toolbox Talks: Weekly interactive sessions fostered collaboration and provided practical solutions.
    • Supervisor Monitoring: Monthly inspections emphasized leadership accountability and provided coaching to reinforce safety standards.
  3. Recognition and Reward Programme – Motivating change through recognition:
    • Monthly Supervisor Awards: Recognizing high performance and improvement efforts.
    • Worker Safety Excellence Awards: Acknowledging individuals who exceeded safety standards. These initiatives created pride and accountability, fostering a positive safety culture.
  4. Continuous Improvement Cycle – A dynamic improvement framework ensured sustained progress:
    • Weekly safety monitoring identified gaps and tracked high-priority actions.
    • Data-driven action plans set achievable weekly targets.
    • Trend analysis reviewed compliance progress and guided future strategies.
  5. Embedding Cultural Change – The programme was anchored in the “4 Rs” framework:
    • Respect: Emphasizing dignity, listening, and mutual understanding.
    • Responsibility: Clear roles, procedures, and objectives for all levels.
    • Recognition: Celebrating compliance and extraordinary efforts.
    • Reward: Incentives tailored to individual and team achievements.
  6. Accountability and Escalation – Persistent challenges were escalated to project managers for collaborative resolution, ensuring all actions were addressed within agreed timelines.

The Results

  • Reduced High-Risk Activities: Proactive interventions minimized risks.
  • Improved Compliance: Enhanced adherence to organizational and legislative standards.
  • Cultural Shift: Increased participation in safety programmes and proactive incident reporting.
  • Sustained Engagement: Workers and supervisors embraced safety as a shared responsibility.

This case study demonstrates the power of a collaborative approach to safety, proving that embedding a culture of respect, responsibility, recognition, and reward delivers long-lasting results. Let us bring the same dedication to your project and help you achieve safety excellence.

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